Kidney Disorder Articles & Analysis
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Podocytes are specialized epithelial cells located in the kidneys, playing a crucial role in the filtration barrier of the glomerulus. ...
Alcyone Lifesciences is a medical technology company based out of Lowell, MA, which specializes in central nervous system (CNS) drug delivery platforms for targeted infusions of the brain or spinal cord. Their Thecaflex DRx System was recently awarded Breakthrough Device designation by the FDA, for spinal infusion of therapeutic medications. Medgadget had the opportunity to speak with Alcyone ...
The use of a novel implantable string subcutaneous defibrillator (ISSD, Newpace) that has no can, and has been designed to be placed without the need for a surgical pocket, may allow improved patient compliance and aesthetics, is less invasive, and has optimal implantation time. The results from a first-in-man feasibility study on subcutaneous defibrillation utilising an integrated flexible ...