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Medical Device Startup Founded by Alumni Receives FDA Clearance

Two University of Tennessee, Knoxville, alumni took an idea for an innovative medical device and developed the product and pitch while enrolled in UT’s MS–MBA program, a dual degree offered through the Tickle College of Engineering and the Haslam College of Business. Lia Winter (’19) and Preston Dishner (’19) developed EasyWhip, a patented surgical needle designed to increase the speed and accuracy of whipstitching in orthopedic reconstruction surgeries. EasyWhip recently received 510(k) premarket clearance from the US Food and Drug...
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Shipping Out Series: Detrapel

We recently visited our neighbors in Framingham, Detrapel, for our latest Shipping Out Series episode. CEO and Founder David Zamarin was an entrepreneur from age 15 and at 23, made this year's Forbes 30 under 30 list as the youngest in the Manufacturing and Industry category. Watch now >>
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Amid surging Covid-19 cases, second gen vaccines raise hopes across the Asia-Pacific

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees sounded the alarm at the beginning of this month on the rapidly deteriorating circumstances of refugees and asylum seekers in Asia... After the first spate of vaccine approvals at the beginning of this year, a slew of new vaccines will not only bolster global supply, thereby improving access, but also offer an improvement on extant vaccines... One such second-generation vaccine, produced by US-based Akston Biosciences, is especially well-suited for hot regions such as ASEAN because...
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ZetrOZ to Sponsor Continued Medical Education Event June 26 in Atlanta, Georgia

ZetrOZ Systems, developers of the Sustained Acoustic Medicine (SAM) wearable ultrasound, has announced a partnership with Dr. Rod Walters, former head athletic trainer for the Atlanta Falcons, author, and sports medicine expert, to deliver continuing medical education (CME) courses and curriculum for medical professionals across the United States and internationally. Read more >>
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Myomo Provides Update on CMS Discussions

Myomo, Inc., a wearable medical robotics company that offers increased functionality for those suffering from neurological disorders and upper-limb paralysis, today provided an update regarding its application for a Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (“HCPCS”) Level II code change and benefit category redetermination for HCPCS codes L8701 and L8702 submitted in January 2021. Read more >>
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Monday Stir

-A new ad for Archer Roose wine serves as a national coming-out party for the brand and introduces Elizabeth Banks as the company’s co-owner and CCO in a humorous way. Read more >>
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These 6 Boulder County companies thrived during the pandemic

For companies based in the Boulder Valley that not only survived but thrived during a year of pandemic-related restrictions, the watchwords were pluck, pivoting, positioning, preparation, partnership and perseverance. Boulder-based 1908 Brands posted 262% revenue growth from 2018 to 2020, by being at the right place at the right time, cleaning up with the launch of plant-powered Boulder Clean Household Disinfectant Cleaner. Read more >>
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Corbus Pharmaceuticals Licenses Two Integrin Targeting mAbs Further Expanding Pipeline into Cancer and Fibrotic Diseases

Corbus diversifies pipeline with two new mAbs that target integrins that inhibit activation of TGFβ. High potency anti-αvβ8 mAb licensed from University of California San Francisco andanti-αvβ6/αvβ8 mAb licensed from Panorama Research Inc. Both mAbs expected to start Phase 1 testing in 2022. Capital and resources in place to advance multiple programs into clinical development. Read more >>
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ZetrOZ Provides Veterans With Proven Non-Invasive, Non-Narcotic Pain Relief and Soft Tissue Healing

Dr. Ervin Rodriguez, a retired first sergeant and Army Ranger, suffered several soft tissue injuries during his military career. Now he relies on ZetrOZ Systems' sustained acoustic medicine (SAM) device for effective and non-narcotic pain relief. ZetrOZ Systems is the developer of the SAM 2.0 long-duration, wearable ultrasound treatment. Read more >>
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