70% of US medical devices are only available overseas, report finds
(By: Paige Twenter for Becker’s Hospital Review) As hospital executives and healthcare organizations express concern about how tariffs may affect
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Digital solutions for Veterans with limb loss
(Source – news.va.gov) Retired Air Force Staff Sergeant Bill Stuart didn’t expect to deal with limb loss. For years, he
Read MoreFDA AI tool slow to overcome shortcomings: 4 notes
(By: Alexandra Murphy for Becker’s Hospital Review) A new FDA artificial intelligence tool designed to streamline medical device reviews is
Read MoreCan this nasal spray slow down Alzheimer’s? One couple is helping scientists find out
(By Jon Hamilton for NPR) Joe Walsh, 79, is waiting to inhale. He’s perched on a tan recliner at the
Read MoreBlood test for Alzheimer’s gets FDA green light
(By: Alexandra Murphy for Becker’s Hospital Review) The FDA cleared the first blood test intended to help in diagnosing Alzheimer’s,
Read MoreMore and more older Americans want to know their Alzheimer’s status, survey finds
(By Jon Hamilton for NPR) Older Americans want to know if they are in the early stages of Alzheimer’s and
Read MoreVeteran finds purpose with immersive technology
(Source – news.va.gov) U.S. Army Veteran Dennis Wagner found himself living in a new area and in a deepened state
Read MoreFDA OKs 1st trial to test gene-edited pig livers for treating liver failure
(By: Alexandra Murphy for Becker’s Hospital Review) The FDA has cleared the first clinical trial to test genetically engineered pig
Read MoreStem cells to treat Parkinson’s? 2 small studies hint at success
(By Jon Hamilton for NPR) Patients suffering from Parkinson’s disease may soon benefit from a powerful treatment option: stem-cell transplants.
Read MoreLatest Alzheimer’s lab tests focus on memory loss, not brain plaques
(By Jon Hamilton for NPR) When doctors suspect Alzheimer’s, they can order a blood test to learn whether a patient’s
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