Medtech / devices
Atrogi has dosed the first volunteers in a human trial of ATR-258, a muscle-preserving drug designed to help people lose fat without losing muscle. The eight-week study is examining how ATR-258 affects muscle in overweight male volunteers. Atrogi describes it as a first-in-class oral therapy designed to mimic some of the metabolic and muscle-related effects [...]
MINNESOTA-based Medtronic has agreed to acquire neurovascular technology company Scientia Vascular for US$550m. Scientia’s neurovascular access devices are used to navigate the brain's complex vasculature, helping prevent cognitive decline by treating conditions such as strokes and aneurysms. The Scientia proposal is Medtronic’s second deal of the year, after the company announced an acquisition of CathWorks [...]
MemoryAid, a phone-like device for dementia care, has shown positive trial results and is due to launch to the public this year. Developed by a team from Western Sydney University and Deakin University, the home assistance device resembles a traditional telephone and is designed to help people living with dementia maintain their independence for as [...]
An Alzheimer's device firm has raised US$105m to support authorisation and launch plans for a treatment that uses light and sound. Called Spectris, the investigational device looks like a pair of sunglasses attached to headphones. It delivers light and sound intended to trigger gamma oscillations, a type of brain activity involved in sensory processing, thinking [...]
Smart knee implant data showed lower revision surgery and infection rates than traditional implants, with fewer physical therapy visits after surgery. Zimmer Biomet shared the findings at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons conference, where it said patients using its Persona IQ implant with the Mymobility care platform had better outcomes one year after surgery [...]
Radiology AI may improve workflows and patient care, but the technology also brings challenges for radiology departments, research suggests. A focus issue from the Journal of the American College of Radiology brings together invited research and reviews exploring how AI is being used across different practice types. Barriers include insufficient infrastructure, strict institutional regulations and [...]
An AI tool could help identify Alzheimer’s disease around two years earlier by analysing signals already recorded in patients’ clinical records. DementAI, a prototype developed by consultancy Katalyze Data, analyses existing medical record data to flag patients who may show early signs of the condition but have not yet been referred for specialist assessment. Built [...]
AI smart lights in care homes were linked to up to 75 per cent fewer hospital visits after falls, according to an NHS evaluation. The study examined 87 rooms across seven care homes providing residential, nursing, dementia and assisted living care. Researchers compared six months of baseline data with six months after installing Nobi Smart [...]
Some AI cancer tools analysing tumour images may rely on visual shortcuts rather than genuine biological signals, according to new research. A large analysis of more than 8,000 patient samples across four cancer types found artificial intelligence models often achieved high accuracy by relying on statistical correlations rather than true biological signals. The findings raise [...]
Nyra health has raised €20m to scale its digital neurotherapy platform for neurological rehabilitation, targeting conditions such as stroke and dementia. The Series A funding will be used to expand the company’s technology across the DACH region, accelerate its expansion into the US and support a more data-driven approach to neurorehabilitation. Founded in 2021, Vienna-based [...]
