Hospitals and clinics across London’s Harley Street Medical Area (HSMA) are collaborating with the NHS to meet the continued need for specialist treatments which are being put under pressure while the fight against the COVID-19 virus continues. King Edward VII’s Hospital took less than 48 hours to respond to the call from the NHS, turning over all resources in the fight against the virus and admitting their first NHS patients on March 23rd. Since starting their NHS progr

Abiomed, maker of the Impella heart pump, has acquired Breethe, developer of a novel extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) system that will complement and expand Abiomed’s product portfolio to more comprehensively serve the needs of patients whose lungs can no longer provide sufficient oxygenation, including patients suffering from cardiogenic shock or respiratory failure such as due to ARDS, H1N1, SARS, or COVID-19. ECMO has also been utilized as a primary method of oxygenation an

Precision Spine, Inc., a medical device company dedicated to Made-in-the-USA manufacturing, has launched nationally the ShurFit® ACIF 2C Anterior Cervical, TLIF 2C and TPLIF 2C Posterior Interbody Systems, which is made from medical grade polyetheretherketone (Peek Optima, LT1) and coated with both commercially pure Titanium (Ti) and Hydroxyapatite (HA). “The ShurFit 2C Interbody System’s distinguishing feature is its unique coating of both Titanium and Hydroxyapatit

Sonic Healthcare USA's network of clinical laboratories has begun performing antibody testing for SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) to complement our existing molecular PCR testing. Sonic Healthcare USA laboratories are initially offering serology testing for SARS-CoV-2 designed to detect IgG and IgA antibodies for patients who are suspected or confirmed of having been exposed to the virus, which causes the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).  The tests are being offered for use under the

The Kudelski Group, the world leader in digital security, and CoreKinect, a leader in scalable hardware design & manufacturing, today announced the launch of a joint solution enabling hospitals, government agencies and NGOs to track key assets in the fight against COVID-19, ensuring they arrive where they are needed. Kudelski is providing hardware-based device and data security embedded into CoreKinect’s flexible trackers. The solution can be easily customized for monitoring the loc

BETHESDA, Md., March 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As the coronavirus outbreak continues to spread in the United States, the AABB Interorganizational Task Force on Domestic Disasters and Acts of Terrorism is urging individuals to make and keep donation appointments and organized blood drives to ensure the continued adequacy of the blood su

SALT LAKE CITY, March 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Torch Insight, a Leavitt Partners Company, launched three new modules within its health market analytics platform Torch Insight, to help health care stakeholders identify high value provider networks, analyze clinical performance, and understand the intricate value-based arrangements in U.S. health care markets.

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DALLAS, March 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- CerpassRx, a Texas-based pharmacy benefit management company, announced the launch of its integrated partnership with PillPack by Amazon Pharmacy.  PillPack is a pharmacy designed to provide the best possible customer experience in the U.S. for people who take multiple daily prescriptions. P

CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- ROAMD, a leader in supporting concierge and direct primary care practices, is helping 'front line' practices around the country prepare for the likely spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Efforts undertaken by ROAMD include helping practices assess emergency preparedness, providing physician member support, an