Therapeutic Device Articles & Analysis
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In such a scenario, if a patient does not react to a drug, it may be decided to change the drug or dosage. Some therapeutic areas and scenarios like immuno-oncology, multi-arm trials also add new levels of complexity to clinical trials. ...
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The sleep apnea device market has undergone rapid transformation, driven by growing awareness about the consequences associated with disruptive or poor sleep conditions. Sleep apnea is a severe sleeping disorder in which a person experiences interruptive breathing or loud snoring. Long-term untreated or undiagnosed sleep apnea can cause several health problems, such as daytime sleepiness, ...
We include devices under investigation for ADHF but did not include devices for the treatment of cardiogenic shock, such as mechanical circulatory support, or durable left ventricular assist devices for the management of chronic heart failure. ...
Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG; AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Vesper Medical Inc., a US-based medical technology company that develops minimally-invasive peripheral vascular devices. Vesper Medical will further expand Philips’ portfolio of diagnostic and ...
Abstract The ZAP-X® is a newly designed, self-contained, and first-of-its-kind self-shielded therapeutic radiationtherapy device dedicated to brain and head and neck stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS). ...
Although effective, both devices have their fair share of problems, including the use of leads within the heart (for TV-ICD), patient discomfort, the need for surgery, and the fact that the device must be replaced every 5 to 7 years due to battery depletion. ...