Medtronic advances its innovation strategy with intent to acquire CathWorks
GALWAY, Ireland, Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT), a global leader in healthcare technology, today announced it will exercise its option to acquire CathWorks, a privately held medical device company, which aims to transform how coronary artery disease... Read More →
Tim Sweeney, Co-Founder and CEO of Inflammatix, Joins Sepsis Alliance Board of Directors
Sepsis Alliance, the leading patient advocacy organization dedicated to saving lives and reducing suffering by improving sepsis awareness and care, is pleased to announce that Tim Sweeney, MD, PhD, has joined its Board of Directors. Dr. Sweeney is cofounder and... Read More →
$41M Contract Fuels ATDev’s Vision for AI-Powered PT Ecosystem
ATDev’s 5-pound Reflex robotic rehab device enables PT at home, addressing therapist shortages and improving patient adherence rates. New medical devices are hitting the market almost daily, improving the lives of patients living with a myriad of conditions. When Owen... Read More →
Neurovalens’ Modius Sleep: A Breakthrough Drug-Free Solution for Chronic Insomnia
Patient Stories: How MedTech Innovator alumni are transforming lives At MedTech Innovator we empower healthtech companies to bring groundbreaking solutions to patients in need. Our Patient Stories series highlights the real-world clinical impact of the companies we support—showcasing how their... Read More →
Strados Labs Announces Study Evaluating Remote Lung Sound Monitoring to Predict COPD Exacerbations
The SHORE study, in collaboration with Jefferson Health, will assess the feasibility of home-based, continuous monitoring of cough and lung sounds including wheeze and rhonchi following COPD exacerbations. Enrollment started in January. PHILADELPHIA, PA / ACCESS Newswire / January 28,... Read More →
Newrotex takes new R&D lab space at the Wood Centre for Innovation
Newrotex, a clinical-stage biotech start-up developing innovative silk-based medical devices for nerve repair, has taken 1680 sq ft (156 sq m) of manufacturing and R&D laboratory and office space at our Wood Centre for Innovation in Headington, Oxford, as it... Read More →
Spermosens and Sapyen sign Memorandum of Understanding to advance male fertility diagnostics
Male fertility diagnostics is undergoing a structural shift, driven by increasing demand for patient-friendly access combined with clinical-grade data. Sapyen has established a model that enables home-based sample collection while maintaining compatibility with laboratory-grade analysis, supporting integration into established fertility... Read More →
Likarda Reaffirms Strong Momentum and Continued Execution Following Leadership Transition
Kansas City, MO – January 23, 2026 – Likarda, a leader in hydrogel-based drug delivery and cell therapy enabling technologies, today announced that Dr. Stella Vnook has stepped down from her role as Chief Executive Officer. The transition marks the... Read More →
FibriCheck expands its footprint in the Netherlands with four new hospital partnerships
FibriCheck is proud to announce partnerships with four leading Dutch hospitals: Amphia Hospital, Spaarne Gasthuis, Alrijne Hospital, and Rode Kruis Ziekenhuis. These partnerships strengthen our mission to make remote cardiac care more efficient, patient-centered, and cost-effective. Read More
Startup with Central Virginia ties moves cartilage-regrowing knee implant into human trials featuring Nanochon
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) – For millions of people with knee damage, treatment options can be limited — especially before a full knee replacement is even considered. Now, a startup with ties to Central Virginia is reaching a major milestone that... Read More →