- An international research team led by the University of Turku has identified the brain network responsible for stuttering, pinpointing key regions such as the putamen, amygdala, and claustrum. Their findings suggest that stuttering, whether developmental or caused by neurological conditions like stroke, is linked to changes in this common brain network, offering new avenues for targeted medical treatments.
- Stryker has announced the successful completion of the first European surgeries using its Gamma4 Hip Fracture Nailing System, with over 35 procedures performed across several countries. The system, informed by Stryker’s SOMA database of over 37,000 3D bone models, received CE certification in November 2023 and will be officially launched during a live broadcast event in Germany on June 4, 2024.
- Akili Interactive, once valued at $1 billion and known for its video game-based ADHD treatment, is being acquired by Virtual Therapeutics for $34 million following struggles in securing insurance coverage and a significant workforce reduction. This merger will allow Akili to go private, combining its mobile digital therapeutics expertise with Virtual Therapeutics’ VR-based mental health solutions, aiming to address various mental health needs.
- MarinHealth Medical Center has introduced a cardiac MRI tool at the Haynes Cardiovascular Institute to enhance its cardiac care services with high-resolution, noninvasive imaging. This advanced diagnostic tool will aid in diagnosing and treating a variety of heart conditions, while also monitoring patient progress and therapy response over time.
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