RFK Jr axes vaccine advisory committee members
The US department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has culled the 17 Biden-appointed members on the Advisory Committee for…
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Robert Barrie
Robert Barrie is a news and features reporter for Pharmaceutical Technology and ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø Network. Robert holds a BSc in Neuroscience and holds interests in neurological devices, infectious diseases, and company investment such as initial public offerings (IPOs). Contact Rob
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What’s been agreed at this year’s World Health Assembly?
With the 78th World Health Assembly ending today, all eyes have been on this year’s World Health Organization (WHO) member’s…
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Regeneron buys bankrupt 23andMe for $256m
23andMe has found itself a buyer after biotech Regeneron won an auction to buy the bankrupt genetics company for $256m.…
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Intravascular lithotripsy: market competition and clinical potential
A large number of eyes could be on a fast-growing technology used to modify plaque in arteries as attendees gather…
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STAAR Surgical plans $30m share buyback despite China market woes
Shares in STAAR Surgical jumped today (16 May) after the implantable lens developer revealed plans to bring $30m worth of…
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AdvaMed CEO appeals to US Senate for medtech tariff exemption
AdvaMed’s president and CEO Scott Whitaker has called for a “zero for zero" reciprocal tariff model for medical devices, as…
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Siemens Healthineers relocates Varian’s Mexico manufacturing to the US
Siemens Healthineers has become the latest company to double-down on investment in the US amid ongoing tariff fallout, outlaying $150m…
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Apyx Medical wins FDA clearance for body contouring tech
Apyx Medical is plotting the commercial launch of a new body contouring system, after the US Food and Drug Administration…
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HistoSonics secures first insurance coverage for histotripsy system
US-based HistoSonics has secured the first major insurance coverage for its histotripsy system, amid media speculation of a $2.5bn sale.…
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MicroTransponder highlights promising long-term data for VNS system
US-based MicroTransponder has reported positive long-term results for stroke patients who received the company’s paired vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) therapy.…