FDA opens door to massive real-world datasets in medical device submissions
The FDA said it plans to accept new forms of real-world evidence in product applications, starting with a subset of medical device submissions.
The FDA said it plans to accept new forms of real-world evidence in product applications, starting with a subset of medical device submissions.
Market growth for surgical robotics is driven by aging populations, Artificial Intelligence (AI) advances, and demand for minimally invasive procedures that reduce complications and improve outcomes.
10-year-old saves father with stem cell donation: A 10-year-old boy became the youngest stem cell donor at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (California) after choosing to donate stem cells to his father, a doctor battling a fast-recurring form of acute myeloid leukemia. The transplant succeeded, with tests showing 99% of the father’s cells now come from his son. “He donated six million stem cells to save my life, so it’s not just an honor to call him my son, I’m proud to call him my hero,” said the father.