U.S. Faces First Human Case of Flesh-Eating Screwworm in Years
A human in the United States has been infested with the New World screwworm for the first time in years, prompting federal officials to take urgent action to prevent this…
FDA Issues Urgent Warning Over Radioactive Shrimp Sold at Walmart
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning to consumers regarding potentially radioactive frozen shrimp sold at Walmart. This alert follows the detection of Cesium-137, a radioactive isotope,…
FDA Appoints Dr. George Tidmarsh as New Drug Evaluation Head
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has appointed Dr. George Tidmarsh as the new director of its Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER), effective immediately. This decision was announced…
Zimmer Biomet to Acquire Monogram Technologies for $177 Million
Zimmer Biomet announced on October 23, 2023, its intention to acquire Monogram Technologies, a company specializing in robotic solutions for orthopedic surgeries, for approximately $177 million. This acquisition aims to…
Neuros Raises $56 Million to Advance Pain Relief Technology
Neuros Medical has successfully secured $56 million to accelerate the commercialization of its innovative nerve stimulation system, designed to alleviate chronic post-amputation pain. The announcement was made on Wednesday, with…