News and Notes

On Tuesday 340 organizations signed a letter urging Congressional leaders to make telehealth flexibilities created during the COVID-19 pandemic permanent. Those signing this multi-stakeholder letter include national and regional organizations representing a full range...

A new thermoplastic biomaterial, which is tough and strong but also easy to process and shape has been developed by researchers at the University of Birmingham (UAB). A type of nylon, the material’s shape memory properties enable it to be stretched and moulded but...

By Kirby Tran, MD, MMM Even widely used methods for laparoscopic port site closure can be frustrating and time-consuming. Many surgical specialties rely on abdominal laparoscopic procedures to speed healing while reducing downtime and pain compared to open surgery....

Brainlab, the digital medical technology company, has announced the acquisition of Level Ex, a Chicago-based company that creates medical video games designed to advance the clinical skills of physicians and surgeons. The Level Ex expertise and product portfolio align...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today continued to take action in the ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic: FDA’s list of Emergency Use Authorizations (EUAs) for Ventilators and Ventilator Accessories has been updated, adding the AustinP51 (resuscitator)...