AstraZeneca will cap inhaler costs at $35 per month
The cost-reduction strategy follows a similar move from Boehringer Ingelheim, a rival in the medical device sector. (Source: Washington Post: To Your Health)
Source: Washington Post: To Your Health - March 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Aaron Gregg Source Type: news

Here Are My Top Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks to Buy in March
We've already gotten a taste of artificial intelligence's (AI) potential thanks to various products and services -- from chatbot ChatGPT to AI-powered medical devices. But there's a lot more to discover and develop. And this is why now is the perfect time to get in on AI stocks: We've seen this…#supermicrocomputer #smci #supermicro #nvidia #palantirtechnologies #pltr #palantir #aip #aibootcamps #medtronic (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

EPA Tightens Limits on a Cancer-Causing Chemical Used to Sterilize Medical Equipment
WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency is imposing stricter limits on a chemical used to sterilize medical equipment after finding a higher-than-expected cancer risk at facilities that use ethylene oxide to clean billions of devices including catheters and syringes. A rule finalized Thursday will reduce ethylene oxide emissions by about 90% by targeting nearly 90 commercial sterilization facilities across the country, the EPA said. The companies will also have to test for the antimicrobial chemical in the air and make sure their pollution controls are working properly. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”tru...
Source: TIME: Health - March 15, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Matthew Daly/AP Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate wire Source Type: news

Life Sciences/Medical Device Firms in the Pittsburgh region
Information was obtained from individual firms and firm websites and could not be independently verified by the Pittsburgh Business Times. In the case of ties, companies are listed alphabetically. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - March 15, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

EPA tightens limits on a chemical used to sterilize medical equipment, citing cancer risk
The Environmental Protection Agency is imposing stricter limits on a chemical used to sterilize medical equipment after finding a higher-than-expected cancer risk at facilities that use ethylene oxide to clean billions of devices including catheters and syringes. A rule finalized Thursday will…#epa #michaelregan #scienceonhealthrisks #haroldwimmer #daryaminovi #blackandbrown #midwest #laredo #missouri #xavierbecerra (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 14, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

EPA tightens limits on a chemical used to sterilize medical equipment, citing cancer risk
The Environmental Protection Agency is imposing stricter limits on a chemical used to sterilize medical equipment after finding a higher-than-expected cancer risk at facilities that use ethylene oxide to clean billions of devices including catheters an... (Source: ABC News: Health)
Source: ABC News: Health - March 14, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Health Source Type: news

AM Naik, Madhusudan Kela to back medical devices maker S3V Vascular Technologies
S3V Vascular Technologies Limited, a medical devices manufacturing company based in Mysore, has raised approximately Rs 300 crore from investors including former L&T chairman AM Naik and industry veteran Madhusudan Kela. This Series B funding will be used to establish a state-of-the-art integrated manufacturing facility worth Rs 300 crore for neurovascular devices, aiming to address the rise of strokes in India. (Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - March 14, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Paul Alexander, Polio Patient With Iron Lung and Positive Outlook, Dies at 78
DALLAS — Confined to an iron lung after contracting polio as a child, Paul Alexander managed to train himself to breathe on his own for part of the day, earned a law degree, wrote a book about his life, built a big following on social media and inspired people around the globe with his positive outlook. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] Alexander died Monday at the age of 78 at a Dallas hospital, said Daniel Spinks, a longtime friend. He said Alexander had recently been hospitalized after being diagnosed with COVID-19 but he did not know the cause of death. Read More: To Fight COVID-19, Ford Is Plan...
Source: TIME: Health - March 14, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Jamie Stengle / AP Tags: Uncategorized News Desk overnight wire Source Type: news

Why 3M Stock Jumped Today
Shares of 3M (NYSE: MMM) were popping today after the industrial conglomerate announced a surprise change in its leadership. The company, which makes everything from Scotch tape to medical equipment, said William Brown will be its new CEO, effective May 1, replacing Michael Roman, who will…#scotch #williambrown #michaelroman #roman #l3harristechnologies #unitedtechnologies #jeremybowman #motleyfool (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 13, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Promoting Innovation in Medical Product Assessment: A Risk-based Framework for Evaluating Computational Models for Regulatory Decision-Making
Computational modeling and simulation (M&S) have been recognized as powerful tools in facilitating drug and medical device development and regulatory research, with the capability to accelerate access to safe and effective products. (Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New)
Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New - March 12, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: FDA Source Type: news

Panel to review prices of drugs, medical devices
The government has constituted a panel to reform the pricing framework for drugs and medical devices. The committee will evaluate the availability and pricing of essential medicines, balance price and availability, and consider institutional reforms within the NPPA. It will also design a price moderation framework for medical devices and minimize imports. (Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News)
Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News - March 12, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Government response to the report of the equity in medical devices: independent review
Department of Health and Social Care - The government recognises the report ’s main argument that, unless appropriate actions are taken, biases can occur throughout the entire medical device life cycle. The government response provides: a summary of the government’s response to each of the 18 recommendations and calls to action; and a detailed discussion of the steps re quired to address the core sentiment of the recommendations and sub-recommendations.Policy paperMore detail (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection)
Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection - March 12, 2024 Category: Health Management Authors: The King ' s Fund Library Tags: Digital health and data Source Type: news

Equity in medical devices: independent review
Department of Health and Social Care - Evidence has emerged about the potential for racial and ethnic bias in the design and use of some medical devices commonly used in the NHS, and that some ethnic groups may receive sub-optimal treatment as a result. The purpose of the review, chaired by Professor Dame Margaret Whitehead, was to: establish the extent and impact of potential racial, ethnic and other factors leading to unfair biases in the design and use of medical devices; and make recommendations for improvements.ReportPress release (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection)
Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection - March 12, 2024 Category: Health Management Authors: The King ' s Fund Library Tags: Public health and health inequalities Source Type: news

Medical device bias needs urgent action - review
The review focuses on devices frequently used in the NHS, like pulse oximeters and skin cancer apps. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - March 11, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news