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Hensler Surgical Technologies’ bone press secures CE mark

By Michael Joe Cini

Hensler Surgical Technologies’ bone press receives CE mark for its Hensler Bone Press (HBP) used for bone fusion surgery Hensler Surgical Technologies has secured CE mark for its Hensler Bone Press (HBP) – used in bone fusion surgery. The HBP can harvest high speed drilled autologous material during bony decompressions, and orthopaedic surgical procedures. The … Continued

FDA greenlights first AI colon cancer detection device

By Michael Joe Cini

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approve the GI Genius, the first device to employ AI in bid to detect early signs of colon cancer On April 9, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced via a press release the authorisation of the GI Genius, the first device that uses artificial intelligence (AI) … Continued

10 celebrities investing in medical cannabis

By Michael Joe Cini

Discover 10 key celebrities investing in medical cannabis Med-Tech World has compiled a list of 10 celebrities investing in the world of medical cannabis. Undeniably, these celebrities are helping cannabis move into the mainstream and unravelling the stigma surrounding the commodity. Over the past few years, what was once shunned by society is now not … Continued

MicrosensDx rapid COVID-19 test receives CE mark

By Michael Joe Cini

MicrosensDx, a British biotech company, has secured CE mark certification for its rapid COVID-19 test MicrosensDx’s rapid COVID-19 test, RapiPRO LAMP SARS-CoV-2, reaches a new milestone after receiving CE mark certification. This new technology will assist in mass diagnosis essential to control COVID-19 outbreaks as soon as they occur. The firm has a 20-year history … Continued

Robotic surgical platform provider Asensus Surgical receives FDA approval

By Michael Joe Cini

Medical device company Asensus Surgical, pioneering Performance-Guided Surgery, receives FDA approval Asensus Surgical, the company behind the technology platform Senhance Surgical System, have received approval from the FDA, hinting at potential expansion into general surgery. The platform uses machine learning in bid to improve patient outcomes, furnishing surgeons with, including but not limited to, haptic … Continued

Record number of medical cannabis patients in Australia

By Michael Joe Cini

Australia’s medical cannabis market experiencing ongoing growth This September more than 6,000 patients were prescribed medical marijuana treatment through the country’s SAS Category B pathway. This was the highest gain per month ever since the 2016, and it was 18% higher than August of this year, although admittedly the market remains quite small. Nonetheless there’s … Continued

EU momentarily shelves Med-Cann regulation debates

By Michael Joe Cini

Council Presidency of the EU and the Commission confirm that there are no cannabis regulation talks foreseen in the short-term The EU has put on the snooze button on medical cannabis regulatory talks for the moment which came as a surprise after the expectations that seemed to be assumed with the Berlin presidency, especially since … Continued

First Cann-Clinics land on the British island of Jersey 

By Michael Joe Cini

Medicann open one of their clinics on the British island of Jersey  Medical Cannabis Clinics have offered patients access to medical cannabis products that are not yet offered by the NHS, and upcoming welcomer of these clinics is going to be the British island of Jersey. The island is the largest of the Channel Islands, situated between … Continued

Utah surpasses enrollment projections with medical cannabis

By Michael Joe Cini

Already experiencing a shortage of medical marijuana, the US state experiences greats results just after six months of legalisation With just six currently opened dispensaries, Utah’s six-month-old medical cannabis program has gone over the expected sales amounts, having already caused a shortage that seems like a very promising sign for the licensed cultivators. In just six months, the … Continued

UK changes import restrictions

By Michael Joe Cini

Patients prescribed cannabis-based medicines will be able to get their treatment in days rather than months Import restrictions have been changed to help ensure people with prescriptions for cannabis-based products for medicinal use do not have their treatment delayed or interrupted. The changes will help patients with conditions such as rare, serious forms of epilepsy … Continued