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The impact of US tariffs on medtech investments

On 2 April 2025, President Trump introduced "reciprocal tariffs" on multiple countries, setting a baseline tariff of at least 10%.…
Innovations driving the future of shoulder arthroplasty

Shoulder Innovations has secured a significant milestone with its recent $40 million Series E equity financing round. The funding, led…
IVD tests are bridging the colorectal cancer screening gap

March is US Colorectal Cancer (CRC) Awareness Month, shining a spotlight on a disease that affects millions worldwide. Throughout this…
The rise of mini C-arms as a portable imaging healthcare solution

Mini C-arms are gaining attention in medical imaging, particularly in orthopaedic and sports medicine, for their portability and flexibility. These…
Will orthopaedic robotics become more affordable?

Robotic orthopaedic surgery is rapidly evolving, driven by precision, personalisation and technological synergy with AI/augmented reality (AR). While robotic surgery…

Medtronic’s Evolut trial outcome could shift US TAVR market

Medtronic has released the two-year results from the clinical trial comparing its Evolut system to Edwards Lifesciences’ SAPIEN system. The…
Laplace gains funding for transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement trial

Laplace Interventional, a US-based medical device company focusing on transcatheter valve technology, recently announced the successful completion of a Series…
World Oral Health Day highlights need for good hygiene

20 March 2024 is World Oral Health Day, an important global event that aims to raise awareness about the importance…
Ageing population will continue to impact medical devices

The global population is ageing at an unprecedented pace. Advances in healthcare, better living conditions and declining birth rates have…
Illumina’s spatial transcriptomics to accelerate breakthroughs in biomedical science

Illumina has announced the development of an advanced spatial transcriptomics technology, with commercial availability expected in 2026. This next-generation solution…