Tag: Medical technology
Surgeon general urges US fight against COVID misinformation
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy on Thursday called for a national effort to fight misinformation about COVID-19 and vaccines, urging tech companies, health care...
Germany starts rolling out a digital EU vaccination pass
BERLIN — Germany on Thursday started rolling out a digital vaccination pass that can be used across Europe as the continent is gets ready...
Private equity firms buy medical equipment giant Medline
BOSTON — A consortium of private equity firms has reached a deal to acquire family-run Medline, the medical supply and equipment company announced Saturday....
FDA warns doctors to stop using heart pump tied to deaths
WASHINGTON — U.S. health regulators warned surgeons Thursday to stop implanting a heart pump made by Medtronic due to power failures recently tied to...
Oprah, Prince Harry host discussion with Gaga, Glenn Close
LOS ANGELES — Oprah Winfrey and Prince Harry are continuing their mental health series with a virtual town hall featuring Lady Gaga, Glenn Close...
3D printing’s new challenge: Solving the US housing shortage
A new generation of startups wants to disrupt the way houses are built by automating production with industrial 3D printers.
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As Europe reopens, ICU teams stick with the sick and dying
PARIS — Cradling the head of the deeply sedated COVID-19 patient like a precious jewel in his hands, Dr. Alexy Tran Dinh steered his...
Woman sentenced for selling nonsterile, fake medical mesh
LEXINGTON, Ky. — A Florida woman convicted of selling counterfeit medical supplies that made it into the operating room of a Kentucky hospital during...