Researchers say they developed a biodegradable brain implant capable of helping to deliver chemotherapy drugs directly to tumors. Medscape News reported that the research marks another step toward using ultrasound to combat cancer. According to the team, led by Thanh Nguyen, these drugs can penetrate the blood-brain barrier to reach these brain tumors. Nguyen serves […]
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Sernova reports positive interim data for Cell Pouch System
Sernova today announced positive interim data from the clinical trial of its Cell Pouch System in patients with type 1 diabetes. London, Ontario-based Sernova designed its proprietary Cell Pouch System as an implantable and scalable medical device. It forms a natural environment in the body for the long-term survival and function of therapeutic cells. Those […]
UnitedHealthcare to cover Senseonics Eversense E3 CGM
Senseonics (NYSE:SENS) announced that UnitedHealthcare intends to begin providing coverage for its Eversense E3 CGM. Coverage of the continuous glucose monitor for people with type 1 and insulin-requiring type 2 diabetes goes into effect on July 1, 2023. UnitedHealthcare, the largest health insurance company in the U.S., covers more than 45 million lives. Its offerings […]
Ascensia expands payment program for Senseonics Eversense E3 CGM
Ascensia Diabetes Care announced today that it expanded the Eversense PASS program for the Senseonics (NYSE:SENS) Eversense E3 CGM. Eversense PASS, a payment assistance and simple savings program, aims to enhance affordability and access to Eversense E3. Ascensia serves as the global commercial partner for Senseonics. The Senseonics continuous glucose monitor (CGM), a 180-day implantable […]
Senseonics announces first pediatric 365-day CGM insertion
Senseonics (NYSE:SENS) announced that the first pediatric study participant received an Eversense 365-day CGM insertion. The insertion took place as part of the company’s ENHANCE clinical trial at the AMCR Institute. AMCR, a clinical research center, focuses on pre-diabetes, type 1, type 2 diabetes and obesity. The study operates under the direction of Dr. Timothy […]
Researchers use tiny drug delivery implant to treat tumors
Researchers at Houston Methodist Research Institute developed a tiny drug delivery device for addressing difficult-to-treat cancers. The researchers published their work in a paper in Advanced Science. They used an implantable nanofluidic device they invented to deliver CD40 monoclonal antibodies (mAB). The team calls the device a nanofluidic drug-eluting seed (NDES). With the device — […]
These ear tubes with liquid infused materials may improve ear infection treatment outcomes
A research collaboration in Boston may have uncovered a design overhaul to improve outcomes for ear tubes known as tympanostomy tubes (TTs). These TTs create an opening between the ear canal and middle ear. Their aim is to ventilate the middle ear, provide a route for fluid to drain out and allow antibiotic drops to […]
Celanese to provide drug delivery platform for Glaukos glaucoma treatment
Celanese (NYSE:CE) announced today that it entered into an agreement with Glaukos (NYSE:GKOS) over drug delivery for glaucoma treatments. Dallas-based Celanese agreed to supply its VitalDose drug delivery platform for use as a component in Gluakos’ iDose TR. The iDose TR serves as a micro-invasive intraocular implant for lowering intraocular pressure. It treats patients with […]
This implantable fuel cell generates electricity from glucose
A team of researchers developed an implantable fuel cell that uses excess glucose from tissue to generate electrical energy. By combining the fuel cell with artificial data cells, the team produced insulin with the touch of a button. This effectively lowered blood glucose levels like the natural process in the pancreas. Given that current treatments […]
This implantable drug delivery system is self-powered
Researchers at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab and Northwestern University developed technology that uses external light sources to trigger drug delivery. Yamin Zhang and Dr. Colin Franz of Shirley Ryan and John Rogers of Northwestern led the research team. They say their technology represents the first implantable drug delivery system triggered by external light sources. These light […]
