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1. Edwards Lifesciences presented compelling results from real-world studies at CRT 2024, showcasing excellent outcomes for patients treated with the SAPIEN valve platform. The studies demonstrated lower rates of paravalvular leak and improved hemodynamic performance with the latest TAVR technology, the SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA valve, compared to previous versions, as well as equivalent outcomes for patients receiving smaller SAPIEN valve sizes at three years, according to data published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
2. Physician-scientists at UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh have developed an AI-powered smartphone app that accurately diagnoses ear infections, potentially reducing unnecessary antibiotic use in young children. The app analyzes short videos of the eardrum captured by an otoscope connected to a smartphone camera, offering a simple and effective solution with high accuracy, according to research published in JAMA Pediatrics.
3. Cromwell Hospital in London becomes the first in the UK and Europe to utilize Apple Vision Pro in surgery, performing two successful microsurgical spine procedures with the aid of eXeX’s augmented reality surgical software. The partnership between the hospital and eXeX aims to enhance efficiency and workflow in operating theatres, utilizing AI and Spatial Computing technology to guide surgical decisions and streamline procedures.
4. XFT Medical collaborates with IDC to develop the Hand Rehabilitation Glove, a cutting-edge device aimed at aiding patients with stroke or hand disabilities through EMG electromyographic feedback and flexible robotics. The glove, featuring innovative mirror technology driven by an EMG armband, promotes autonomic recovery of the brain and accelerates rehabilitation, with a focus on ease of use and effective treatment demonstrated through an empathetic design process.
5. MIT researchers propose a noninvasive treatment using light and sound at 40 hertz to stimulate gamma brain waves, potentially mitigating chemo brain effects observed in chemotherapy patients. In mouse studies, this treatment safeguarded brain cells, prevented memory loss, and enhanced cognitive functions, with plans to explore its efficacy in other neurological disorders like Parkinson’s and multiple sclerosis.

Sources

1. https://www.medicaldesigndevelopment.com/topics/cardiovascular/news/22889741/large-studies-demonstrate-continued-excellent-outcomes-for-patients-receiving-edwards-valve-platform 
2. https://www.medicaldesignandoutsourcing.com/ai-powered-smartphone-app-diagnoses-ear-infections/
3. https://www.medicaldevice-network.com/news/london-hospital-carry-out-europes-first-apple-vision-surgical-procedure/
4. https://infomeddnews.com/hand-rehabilitation-device-31424/ 
5. https://www.medicaldesignandoutsourcing.com/gamma-brain-waves-prevent-cognitive-effects-chemotherapy/