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Medicare May Expand Coverage for Diabetes Monitors
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Medicare May Expand Coverage for Diabetes Monitors

Medicare may expand coverage for diabetes monitors to people with diabetes who do not take insulin, broadening access to glucose sensors for…

Zenobia Fairweather · August 30, 2026
Philips invests $33.7M to develop stroke robot
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Philips invests $33.7M to develop stroke robot

Philips invests $33.7 million to develop a stroke robot capable of autonomous mechanical thrombectomies, enhancing medical technology innovation.

Zenobia Fairweather · August 28, 2026
Guardant Health ordered to pay $245M patent verdict
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Guardant Health ordered to pay $245M patent verdict

Guardant Health patent verdict orders the company to pay $245 million for infringing TwinStrand’s DNA sequencing patents, highlighting risks to industry.

Florinda Ashbridge · August 27, 2026
FDA approves new Roche and Lilly Alzheimer’s tests
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FDA approves new Roche and Lilly Alzheimer’s tests

The FDA has officially approved new Alzheimer's tests from Roche and Lilly to assist clinicians in evaluating patients with early signs of…

Zenobia Fairweather · August 26, 2026
Siemens, Philips win ARPA-H grants for stroke robots
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Siemens, Philips win ARPA-H grants for stroke robots

ARPA-H awards up to $175.3M for stroke robots to treat patients without a surgeon, cutting brain restoration time. Learn about the Siemens,…

Zenobia Fairweather · August 22, 2026
FDA Sets Guidelines for Wearable Technology
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FDA Sets Guidelines for Wearable Technology

FDA sets guidelines for wearable technology to improve clinical trials with digital health measurements.

Florinda Ashbridge · August 22, 2026
Trump picks Overton to head FDA
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Trump picks Overton to head FDA

President Trump appoints physician Heidi Overton as the new FDA commissioner to oversee drug approvals and health regulations.

Florinda Ashbridge · August 20, 2026
Users Alarmed After Platform Announces Blocking Policy
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Users Alarmed After Platform Announces Blocking Policy

Vitamin D deficiency linked to kidney disease affects bone health, blood pressure, immune function and survival, revealing a critical public health issue.

Zenobia Fairweather · August 3, 2026
Online Service Blocks Users Over Policy Violations
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Online Service Blocks Users Over Policy Violations

Pharmacy oncology is reshaping cancer care as Minnesota leaders tackle operational and financial hurdles to expand outpatient bispecific antibody and CAR T‑cell

Zenobia Fairweather · August 3, 2026
User access restricted after policy breach
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User access restricted after policy breach

The FDA approved Simtriyo, a new ADHD medication for adults and children, improving focus and emotional regulation with extended-release benefits.

Florinda Ashbridge · July 28, 2026