Medical Device Success

AUGUST 21, 2022

Reading time: 2 – 3 minutes. Have you ever heard of BIOMEDevice Boston or BIOMEDevice Silicone Valley? These are two of several MedTech Industry shows that are known as hubs of new technologies, startup guidance and networking opportunities. Do you know what goes on at these meetings? I can tell you that they are organized to give MedTech leaders and startups a view into the technologies and best practices that will shape our devices and services for years to come.

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MedCity News

AUGUST 21, 2022

The 6.5% increase in average costs for U.S. employers is more than double the 3% increase employers experienced in 2022, the report said. However, the increase is below the 9.1% increase in the Consumer Price Index.

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AUGUST 21, 2022

Shares in Axsome Therapeutics have rocketed on FDA approval of its depression therapy Auvelity (formerly AXS-05) – a year after its approval was held up by the regulator. The FDA has cleared Auvelity (dextromethorphan/bupropion) for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults, setting up a launch in the fourth quarter of this year. It is the first and only oral NMDA receptor antagonist to be approved for this use, and the first oral therapy with a new mechanism of action in around

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MedCity News

AUGUST 21, 2022

If FDA’s decision on making hearing aids available over the counter leads to greater adoption, it could encourage consumers to learn more about their condition, and therefore improve the health literacy of the public. The downstream effect of this is to increase the perceived value of the audiologist beyond mere salespeople of a medical device, which audiologists everywhere should applaud.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

AUGUST 21, 2022

The China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has granted clearance for Ascletis Pharma’s Investigational New Drug (IND) application of its drug candidate, ASC10, for Covid-19. An RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp) inhibitor, ASC10 is an oral double prodrug. Compared to molnupiravir, a single prodrug, ASC10 has a varied chemical structure.

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MedCity News

AUGUST 21, 2022

The FDA issued a warning letter about nicotine gummies—the first ever notification sent for such a product. The agency’s concern is that the flavored gummies resemble candy and pose a toxicity risk to children.

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MedCity News

AUGUST 21, 2022

Last year’s price transparency laws were an important step for the industry, but there is still much work to do. The only way we can ensure a better functioning healthcare system is to create clear pricing. We need to base that pricing on consistently-defined and well-communicated healthcare service units.

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MedCity News

AUGUST 21, 2022

Nurse staffing platform Incredible Health recently closed a $80 million Series B funding round, bringing the company’s valuation to $1.65 billion. CEO Iman Abuzeid claims Incredible Health is the only healthcare hiring platform that uses automation to help screen nurses’ credentials and employment preferences before matching them with an employer.

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