medical devices
Groundbreaking brain implant gives paralyzed man ability to 'speak' again
Neurosurgeon Edward Chang said the speech neuroprosthesis enabled the man to communicate in sentences by translating signals from his brain to the vocal tract into text on a computer screen.
Innovative Procedure Helps People With Repetitive Ankle Sprains
InternalBrace™ ligament repair is an innovative procedure that helps surgically repair ligaments from reinjury and allow patients with repetitive ankle sprains to gain range of motion more quickly.
Vending machines with COVID-19 home tests arrive in NYC
“I wanted to get something quick that would be reliable,” said Lauren Folland, 24, of Jamaica, Queens.
$500K worth of medical equipment taken in NYC car heist
He might need a medic himself after this car heist. A driver has told police that he lost an estimated $500,000 worth of surgical equipment when his Jeep Compass was...
15-minute coronavirus test cleared for use in Europe
A new coronavirus test that delivers results in just 15 minutes will be available in Europe next month, New Jersey-based medical-device maker Becton Dickinson announced Wednesday. The company expects to...
Inventor of N95 mask came out of retirement to fight the coronavirus
"If I could help, and I did not help, I would regret it for the rest of my life."
Could this silicone face mask be better than N95?
It'll be a game changer during the potential second wave.
Could this $50 nasal spray prevent the coronavirus?
Don't want to wear a mask? Suck it up. A new $50 nasal spray is being touted as a way to squash the coronavirus. The device, developed by Harvard's Dr....
Israeli company invents masks diners can wear while eating
Israeli inventors have developed a coronavirus mask with a remote control mouth that lets diners eat food without taking it off, a device they say could make a visit to...
Maryland gov has National Guard protecting coronavirus tests from feds
Gov. Larry Hogan is very protective of his state’s coronavirus tests. The Republican has deployed the National Guard and state police to keep the federal government from seizing 500,000 COVID-19...
Canada rejects one million failed masks from China
It’s unclear whether Canada will seek a refund for the masks, The Globe and Mail reports.
Doctors urge caution when using ventilators for coronavirus patients
Doctors are warning against the rush to use mechanical ventilators to treat coronavirus patients, saying the breathing machines could be doing more harm than good. While medical professionals in several...
NYC furriers switching gears to make masks during coronavirus pandemic
New York fur companies are using their skills during the coronavirus lockdowns. Golfo Karageorgos, who owns the Garment District business Tres Chic Furs, has been mass-producing three-ply, non-woven disposable masks...
Federal government stockpile of protective gear nearly drained
The federal government's stockpile of desperately needed personal protective equipment is almost completely depleted as the coronavirus outbreak continues to intensify in the United States. About 90 percent of the...
Nike turns sneaker materials into face shields for medical workers
Talk about limited edition Nikes. The sneaker juggernaut is using materials from one of its best-selling shoes to make face masks for medical workers. The company — in collaboration with...
Trump says dispute with 3M over protective masks ends 'very happily'
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is touting the end of a dispute with 3M to supply millions of masks to medical professionals on the front lines of the fight against...
3D printing firm focuses on ventilator parts in coronavirus fight
After nearly 40 years of practicing emergency medicine, Dr. Bruce Becker planned on retiring and focusing his energy on serving as Chief Medical Officer of Vitae Industries, a Providence, R.I.-based...
China sold nearly 4 billion masks to other countries over past month
China has sold nearly 4 billion masks to foreign countries in the past month and is ramping up production, even as some nations have questioned the quality of the medical...
White House vows crackdown on medical supply black market
White House trade adviser Peter Navarro on Thursday vowed to crackdown on an emerging black market that peddles valuable medical equipment overseas. Speaking at the White House daily coronavirus press...
'Complainers' should have stocked up before coronavirus, Trump says
President Trump said Thursday that "complainers" seeking greater amounts of coronavirus medical supplies "should have stocked up" before the crisis. As cases surge, Trump's administration deployed supplies from a federal...