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Moderna and Merck's Personalized Cancer Vaccine Reduces Risk of Death and Melanoma Recurrence by 42%

Phase 3 clinical trial results have demonstrated the success of a personalized mRNA vaccine in reducing the risk of deadly skin cancer recurrence, marking a shift in targeted immunotherapies.

2026-10-22

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Microsoft develops AI system that outperforms doctors in medical diagnosis

Microsoft has revealed a diagnostic tool powered by multi-agent artificial intelligence that demonstrated accuracy surpassing human doctors in benchmark tests, with plans to begin real-world clinical trials soon.

2026-10-22

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Anthropic Opens Research Collaboration for Scientists to Use Claude Models in Life Sciences

Anthropic has launched a new program to host life sciences researchers to work directly with its experts, aiming to harness Claude models in the fields of drug discovery and computational biology.

2026-10-21

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Abbott Announces Spin-off of Nutrition Business to Focus on Medical Technologies and Devices

Abbott Laboratories has announced a plan to spin off its nutrition business into an independent company by the end of 2027, aiming to focus fully on higher-growth medical devices, diagnostics, and technology sectors.

2026-10-21

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Growth in da Vinci Surgical Procedures Slows in the U.S. Despite Third-Quarter Revenue Increase

Intuitive reported a slowdown in the growth of da Vinci surgical system procedures in the U.S. to 10% during the third quarter, amid plans to adjust pricing and increase reliance on robotics in benign general surgeries.

2026-10-21

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FDA's Medical Device Center Intensifies Hiring After Recording High Attrition and Resignation Rates

Dr. Michelle Tarver, Director of the Center for Devices and Radiological Health at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, announced that the center is seeking to compensate for a significant loss of technical staff and AI experts through an extensive hiring campaign.

2026-10-21

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Expectations that Medical Technology Companies Will Focus on Tuck-in Acquisitions and Portfolio Restructuring

Medical technology industry leaders confirmed at the AdvaMed 2026 conference that limited capital resources will push companies toward tuck-in acquisition deals and non-core asset divestitures rather than mega-mergers.

2026-10-21

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MedTech Companies Restructure Supply Chains to Counter Chip Crises and Geopolitical Volatility

A MedTech executive revealed during the AdvaMed conference a shift toward investing in buffer inventory and building direct partnerships with semiconductor manufacturers to counter AI infrastructure competition and geopolitical tensions.

2026-10-20

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Google Develops AMIE AI System to Automate Initial Patient Screening and Enhance Collaborative Care

Google researchers have revealed findings from a study on the AMIE AI system, designed to converse with patients and accurately collect their medical histories before seeing a doctor, allowing physicians to allocate more time to diagnosis and treatment plans.

2026-10-19

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FDA Expands Import Ban on Medical Devices Manufactured by Olympus in Japan

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning and expanded an import ban to include new endoscopy and imaging devices produced by Olympus in Japan due to ongoing quality system regulatory violations.

2026-10-19

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Key Expert Opinions on Grail's Multi-Cancer Early Detection Test Prior to Regulatory Approval

As Grail's multi-cancer early detection test approaches potential FDA approval, five oncology experts examine the key benefits, limitations, and clinical challenges associated with the Galleri test.

2026-10-19

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IURES 2026 Conference Discusses Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in Urological Surgery

The IURES 2026 Conference reviewed artificial intelligence, robotics and telemedicine technologies used or proposed to make urological surgeries more precise and personalized. Participants stressed that these tools do not eliminate the surgeon’s role, while data security, medical responsibility and infrastructure remain key challenges.

2026-10-18

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Turkish Researchers Develop a Bioprinted Microneedle Patch to Treat Melanoma

Researchers from three universities in Istanbul have developed a patch based on microneedles manufactured with a three-dimensional bioprinter. It combines chemotherapy and photothermal therapy to target melanoma locally. The innovation remains at the laboratory-testing stage and requires preclinical and clinical studies before any medical use.

2026-10-18

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NEJM Study Supports the Use of Continuous Glucose Monitoring Devices for People with Diabetes Who Do Not Use Insulin

A study funded by Dexcom and published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that using the Dexcom G7 improved HbA1c levels and time in the target range among people with type 2 diabetes who do not use insulin. The findings come as Dexcom awaits a decision from CMS on expanding Medicare coverage for these devices.

2026-10-15

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Startup Develops Miniature Human Intestines to Test Drugs Instead of Animal Models

Intero Biosystems sells laboratory-grown organoid models of human intestines to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, aiming to provide a model closer to human biology and use it alongside or, in some cases, instead of animal testing. The company is still in the second of three stages for proving GastroScreen’s ability to predict drug responses in humans.

2026-10-14

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German company TimeTeller develops at-home circadian rhythm test to improve cancer treatment timing

The German startup TimeTeller has developed an at-home saliva testing kit that measures the internal daily rhythm, with the ambition of using this data to time cancer treatments more precisely. However, the consumer test cannot by itself determine when to administer a specific drug, as this requires clinical studies for each treatment.

2026-10-14

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How Google Uses AI to Accelerate Understanding and Treatment of Diseases

Google showcases a range of AI models and research tools used to accelerate drug discovery, analyze genomes, map the brain, and improve cancer diagnosis and disease-outbreak prediction. The company presents research findings and partnerships, while most applications remain within research or clinical-support contexts rather than fully replacing experts.

2026-10-12

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Ascensia Leads $36 Million Funding Round for Company Developing a Continuous Glucose Sensor

UK-based Sava Technologies raised $36 million in a Series B round led by Ascensia Diabetes Care, which also received exclusive rights to market and distribute the sensor in Europe. The company aims to launch a wearable sensor after conducting a pivotal trial and seek CE marking within the next two years.

2026-10-12