The Medical Industry Briefing
The latest news, approvals and clinical trials you need to know about this month
Data: News
in Numbers
125
The number of years since the discovery of X-rays by Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen
63
The FDA has reached out to 63 companies in China that make essential medical devices that could be disrupted by COVID-19
$100
Chinese gene giant BGI Group claims it can sequence a genome for just $100
$40m
The reported worth ofMicrosoft’s new healthcare initiative 'AI for Health'
Top Stories
Bioprinting scaffolds inside wounds
Researchers at the University of Connecticut have developed a bioprinter that deposits a biocompatible fibrous scaffold directly into its final location inside a wound.
This approach doesn’t require any suturing to deposit the printable gel that serves as the matrix within which new cells can proliferate and grow.
Source: Medgadget
Med tech in the air
University of Aberdeen spin-out Mime Technologieshas unveiled a new wireless smart device designed to support cabin crew when a medical emergency occurs, suitable for business jets and commercial aviation.
Source: Med Tech News
COVID-19 highlights FDA blind spots
As COVID-19 continues to spread around the world, concerns have been raised over the supply of medical devices from China-based supplies.
Source: Med Tech Dive
WHO steps up action to improve access to safe blood
The World Health Organization has revealed a new action plan to speed up universal access to safe blood and blood products.
Source: WHO
Embracing Emerging Technologies
Thriva
Launched in 2016, UK-based Thriva offers an at-home finger-prick blood test that patients can use to track and monitor their health.
Touch Surgery
UK start-up Touch Surgery has developed an interactive mobile surgical simulator to help train medical professionals.
eSight
Canada-based eSight offers electronic glasses that help the visually impaired patients to see without undergoing surgery.
Biofourmis
Founded in Singapore in 2015, Biofourmis is a global health IT start-up focused on remote patient monitoring.
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