Leica Microsystems, a German producer of microscopes and scientific instruments, partnered with Ramsey, N.J.-based Angstrom Scientific to expand its market presence in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions of the U.S.
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The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday released regulatory science research on FDA-approved devices made by 3D printers, touting the potential of the technology for producing medical devices and drugs to support personalized medicine, according to The Hill.
Prince Harry is teaming up with bioLytical Laboratories to help raise HIV and AIDS awareness among the younger generation.
The two-year pause on the medical device tax has shown significant benefits for medtechs, so much so that many companies are calling for a permanent repeal of the tax.
Here are the five latest medical devices or drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
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The Food and Drug Administration and CMS are advocating for the use of unique identification numbers in billing records for medical devices, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Drug companies have maintained power to raise prices amidst heightened scrutiny from the health industry, government and general public, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Vaccines aren't just for kids, according to the California Medical Association Foundation. The Sacramento-based organization recently initiated a campaign to raise awareness about the importance of adult immunizations, according to Kaiser Health News.
Connecticut hospitals are feeling the effects of national drug shortages, according to the Hartford Courant.
Life-Assist, a Rancho Cordova, Calif.–based emergency medical supply distributor, recently partnered with Andover, Mass.-based Philips Healthcare.