North America

Quest Diagnostics with Australian firm Envision Sciences launches novel prostate cancer test in US

According to the American Cancer Society, about 1 out of every 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime...

Optina's REPHRASE Study Validates Innovative Alzheimer's Test

Optina Diagnostics' pioneering pivotal REPHRASE study, currently underway, is poised to revolutionize the diagnosis and management of Alzheimer's Disease (AD). This landmark study is focused on validating the novel awAIr™-Cerebral Amyloid Status (CAS) test, an innovative tool intended to provide physicians with definitive information about Alzheimer's pathology, enabling improved management of cognitive impairments....

Kidney Patients Expand Worldwide Impact on Medical Innovations

Patient-Led Global Summit on Science, Policy, and Care Choice Drives Optimism...

Strive Health and Prominence Health Plan Partner to Improve Care for Kidney Patients

hrough this partnership, Strive Health, Prominence Health Plan and Sierra Nevada Specialty Care will bring high-quality care to patients with kidney disease across Nevada...

VICHY Laboratoires Partners with Embr Labs to Bring Clinically Proven Care to Women in Menopause

Leading Global Skincare Brand Reinforces Commitment to Menopausal Skincare by Joining Forces with Innovative Wellness Technology to Empower Women During the Menopause Transition...

AlloSource's ACEConnex™ Fascia Receives FDA Clearance for Hip Labral Reconstruction

First pre-sutured fascia allograft designed for hip arthroscopists to help increase surgeon efficiency and reduce operating room time...

Skanska Expands Portland Hospital for USD 91M/SEK 1.0 Billion

Skanska has signed a contract amendment with Oregon Health & Science University for its Hospital Expansion Project in Portland, Oregon, USA. The contract amendment is worth USD 91M, about SEK 1.0 billion, which will be included in the US order bookings for the second quarter of 2023....

Getinge recieves US FDA 510(k) clearance for Servo-air® Lite

Getinge announces clearance from the US FDA for Servo-air® Lite, a wall gas independent non-invasive mechanical ventilator....

Abbott Receives FDA Approval for World's First Dual Chamber Leadless Pacemaker

Abbott announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the AVEIR™ dual chamber (DR) leadless pacemaker system, the world's first dual chamber leadless pacing system that treats people with abnormal or slow heart rhythms. With more than 80% of people who need a pacemaker requiring pacing in two chambers of the heart (both the right atrium and right ventricle), the approval significantly increases access to leadless pacing for millions of people across the U.S.[i]...