Johnson & Johnson, AstraZeneca PLC, and the University of Oxford are doing early stage research into whether potential modifications to their coronavirus vaccines could reduce or eliminate the risk of rare but serious blood clots, the Wall Street Journal reported. Quoting sources described as being close to the process, the journal said that outside scientists … Read more
The STARgraft vascular graft from Healionics acts as an artificial blood vessel for dialysis patients. (Healionics Photo) New financing: Seattle-based medical device company Healionics raised a $ 4.7 million round in a round led by Keiretsu Capital to help commercialize its STARgraft artificial blood vessel for patients undergoing dialysis treatment. Patients with kidney failure may … Read more
The longstanding rumors of an Apple Watch with blood glucose monitoring have just gained credibility. The Telegraph and Forbes report that British healthcare technology company Rockley Photonics recently confirmed in an SEC filing that Apple has been its largest customer for two years and that it continues to sign contracts to develop future products. Rockley’s … Read more
Not everyone has type 2 diabetes, the disease that causes chronically high blood sugar levels, but many do. Around 9% of Americans are affected, and another 30% are at risk of developing. Enter the software by January. AI, a four-year-old subscription-based startup that began offering customers personalized diet and activity suggestions in November based on … Read more