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    Philips details $33.7M push to develop a stroke robot

    Building on its image-guided therapy platform, Philips will work with academic collaborators to create a robot capable of performing mechanical thrombectomies autonomously.

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    Dexcom, Abbott await Medicare coverage expansion for CGMs

    Dexcom CEO Jake Leach said he is watching for a decision by the federal health insurance program before the end of the year.

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    Abbott receives FDA nod for dual-analyte sensor

    Abbott plans to roll out the device, called Libre Duo 10 Day, later this year. The sensor can measure both glucose and ketones.

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    Guardant Health ordered to pay $245M in patent dispute

    A U.S. court ruled Guardant willfully infringed two core patents for DNA sequencing methods in a case brought by TwinStrand Biosciences and the University of Washington.

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    Qiagen names new CEO

    Jonathan Pratt will take over the role on Sept. 1. The announcement ends Qiagen’s nearly 10-month search for a new chief executive.

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    Roche, Eli Lilly get FDA nod for new Alzheimer’s blood test

    Labcorp and Quest Diagnostics both plan to offer the test, which secured CE mark certification earlier this year.

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    MiniMed starts shipping new insulin pump with Abbott-made sensor

    The company has begun a major marketing campaign to support the launch of its MiniMed Flex insulin pump.

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    FDA adds two behavioral health firms to TEMPO pilot

    Sondermind and Limbic are evaluating digital health devices intended to help with anxiety and depression.

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    5 questions on Abbott’s glucose-ketone sensors

    As Abbott prepares to launch its first dual-analyte sensor, endocrinologists talked to MedTech Dive about considerations for continuous ketone monitoring.

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    Trump’s 50% tariff on many Canada imports in effect as talks stall

    The two countries failed to reach an agreement before Saturday’s deadline for the levies, with Canada vowing to “match those tariffs dollar for dollar.” 

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    Siemens Healthineers, Philips awarded ARPA-H funds for stroke robots

    The federal program aims to get stroke patients treated faster through autonomous mechanical thrombectomy. Several organizations will share up to $175.3 million in funding to develop robots.

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    Cyberattacks have plagued the medtech industry in 2026

    Stryker, Medtronic and Abbott are among the collection of medical device firms that have disclosed cyberattacks this year. Check out MedTech Dive’s roundup of coverage.

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    How can wearables be used in clinical trials? FDA outlines best practices

    Digital health technologies used in studies should be validated and measure outcomes that matter to patients, the FDA said.

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    Baxter hires CFO from Smith & Nephew

    John Rogers, who has experience leading change at companies, is expected to help Baxter’s turnaround gain traction. He joins Baxter after the company sold two business units.

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    Vitestro secures FDA nod for robotic blood draw device

    The Food and Drug Administration hailed the potential of the first-of-its-kind device to counter the U.S. phlebotomist shortage. 

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    Trump nominates policy aide Overton to lead FDA

    Heidi Overton, a medical doctor and veteran of the America First think tank, currently serves as deputy director of the White House Domestic Policy Council.

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    FDA seeks feedback on generative AI regulations

    The agency published a discussion paper this week as it considers the “unique risks” and potential promise of generative AI for patient care.

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    GE HealthCare names new CFO

    William Grogan will take over the chief finance job vacated by Jay Saccaro. Stifel analysts called Grogan’s “no-nonsense” mindset on setting expectations a strength.

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    How Guardant aims to expand cancer screening with a blood test

    Sam Asgarian, Guardant Health’s vice president of clinical development, discusses the progress and challenges of blood-based testing in colorectal and multicancer screening.

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    Baylor Genetics discloses patient information exposed in cyberattack

    A third party may have accessed test results and Social Security numbers held by the genetic testing company.

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    Baxter’s interim CFO leaves for Cardinal Health

    Anita Zielinski will join Cardinal Health in November as its new chief accounting officer.

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    FDA names second participant in TEMPO digital health pilot

    Cadence, a company that makes AI-enabled software to support hypertension management, will join the pilot, which allows companies to collect real-world data through Medicare.

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    J&J’s Monarch robot wins FDA nod for AI features

    The lung bronchoscopy robot adds improvements that include new tools for pre-procedure planning and updated navigation and visual guidance during the procedure.

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    Medtech M&A remains strong in 2026

    Recent deals include device manufacturer Integer Holdings selling for $5.7 billion and Tempus agreeing to buy a cancer test maker for $1.5 billion. Read MedTech Dive’s roundup of the top M&A deals so far this year.

    Updated Aug. 17, 2026
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    AMS secures shareholder support for planned sale to H.B. Fuller

    Buying tissue-healing company AMS will bring H.B. Fuller into the markets for formulated biosurgicals and mechanical closures.

    Updated Aug. 14, 2026
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