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American Medical Association: AI Developers and Health Institutions Bear Shared Legal Responsibility for Clinical Technology Errors

The American Medical Association has issued a new framework that distributes legal responsibility for clinical AI errors among developers, health institutions, and physicians, to ensure that doctors are not burdened with responsibilities beyond their control.

2026-11-03

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US FDA Receives Hundreds of Proposals to Regulate Generative Artificial Intelligence in Medical Devices

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is preparing to draft regulatory guidelines for generative artificial intelligence in medical devices after receiving more than 500 comments from companies, medical institutions, and patients.

2026-11-03

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HUAWEI Watch D3 Review: Medical Innovation on Your Wrist and Ongoing Software Challenges

The HUAWEI Watch D3 combines elegant design with advanced medical capabilities, particularly in blood pressure monitoring, but faces obstacles related to software compatibility and geographical restrictions.

2026-11-03

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Abbott Initiates Pivotal Clinical Trial for Cephea Mitral Valve Replacement System

Abbott has announced the start of a pivotal clinical trial for the Cephea system, an innovative medical device for transvenous mitral valve replacement, aimed at expanding treatment options for heart disease.

2026-11-02

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Abbott and Dexcom Face Insurance Coverage Challenges Ahead of Medicare Expansion for Diabetes Patients

Abbott and Dexcom are facing shifts in insurance coverage and pricing strategies in the United States, ahead of a federal decision to expand coverage of glucose monitoring devices for type 2 diabetes patients.

2026-11-02

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Aselsan Wins Aziz Sancar Award for Artificial Heart-Lung Machine in Recognition of Medical Efforts

Aselsan received the TÜSEB Health Technology Award for the "LIFELINE HLM" heart-lung machine during an event attended by the Turkish President and Professor Aziz Sancar.

2026-10-31

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Turkey Launches National Strategy to Boost Domestic Production in Medical Technologies and Vaccines

The Turkish government has unveiled its 2027 program aimed at strengthening technical sovereignty in the health sector by supporting vaccine production, developing cancer diagnostic kits locally, and activating government procurement to stimulate innovation.

2026-10-31

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The "Tavneos" Dilemma: How Data Manipulation Threatens Regulatory Systems' Trust in Medical Technologies?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) faces a legal and ethical challenge in its attempt to withdraw the drug "Tavneos" from the markets, amid accusations against "ChemoCentryx" of manipulating clinical trial data to ensure approval.

2026-10-31

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US FDA Warns Against Medline Medical Beds Following Reports of Deaths and Serious Injuries

The US Food and Drug Administration has issued an urgent alert regarding Medline brand beds after they were linked to two deaths and 16 serious injuries, prompting the company to announce it will cease production and exit the market.

2026-10-30

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Stryker Lowers 2026 Outlook Amid Slowdown in Hip and Knee Surgeries and Details of CMR Surgical Partnership

Stryker has lowered its 2026 financial outlook following a slowdown in joint replacement surgery growth due to economic challenges and insurance costs, while reviewing investment and partnership developments in soft tissue robotics.

2026-10-30

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Labcorp and Quest Call for Passage of RESULTS Act to Counter Lab Payment Cuts

Major U.S. medical testing companies are urging Congress to pass the RESULTS Act to reform medical payment pricing mechanisms before the end of the year, amid concerns over the impact of anticipated cuts on revenue and patient care.

2026-10-30

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More than a quarter of patients lie to get antibiotics and the surprise is that it works

Two recent studies revealed that more than 25% of patients mislead doctors with fake symptoms to obtain antibiotics, and doctors often respond by prescribing them despite the health risks.

2026-10-30

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Abbott Strengthens Cardiac Portfolio with Amplatzer Device for Heart Valve Leaks

Abbott has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for a minimally invasive medical device to treat leaks around replacement heart valves, sparing patients from open-heart surgeries.

2026-10-29

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EY 2026 Report: Surge in M&A vs. Decline in Medtech Valuations

An EY report showed that the medtech sector witnessed record levels of M&A deals in 2026, coinciding with a roughly 10% decline in company valuations in the first half of the year.

2026-10-29

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Samsung develops AI-powered sleep apnea detection feature in its wearable devices

Samsung has obtained regulatory approvals in the United States and South Korea to launch an advanced feature that classifies breathing disturbances via Galaxy Ring and Galaxy Watch series.

2026-10-28

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U.S. Food and Drug Administration Updates Medical Technology Resources: Focus on Real-World Data and Dental Aligners

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has launched new educational resources aimed at enhancing consumer understanding of clear dental aligner technologies, while highlighting the role of patient-generated data and real-world data in the development of medical devices.

2026-10-27

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Abbott Launches Upgraded Version of Oncodetect Test to Enhance Cancer Residual Detection Accuracy

Abbott has launched an advanced version of the Oncodetect minimal residual disease (MRD) test, relying on whole-genome sequencing technology to raise the sensitivity of tumor DNA (ctDNA) detection to ultra-high levels of accuracy.

2026-10-27

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Stryker Completes Acquisition of ZuriMED to Enhance Shoulder Injury Treatment Technologies

Stryker has completed the acquisition of the Swiss company ZuriMED to integrate the advanced FiberLocker system into its technology portfolio, enhancing rotator cuff repair procedures in sports medicine.

2026-10-27