Boston Scientific Settles Longstanding Patent Lawsuit with Irvine-based Edward Lifesciences for $180 Million

Edwards Lifesciences is on the cusp of resolving the longstanding patent dispute with Marlborough, MA-based Company Boston Scientific over the Transcatheter aortic valve replacement device patents. The Irvin, CA based company has agreed pay $180 million as one-time payment to Boston Scientific. The companies were involved in multiple patent office lawsuits and disputes in Germany, …

Centre for Process Innovation Starts a Project Aimed at Improving Pharmaceutical Processes through Simulation-based Computer Modelling

An InnovateUK initiative with cumulative funding of £700,000 is aimed at helping pharmaceuticals to manufacture particulates by the use of computer simulations. The Project is called Manufacturing of Particulate Process. The project which is led by Centre for Process Innovation is a 2 year long project which will improve the productivity of industrial processes through …

Microsoft and Walgreen Both Biggest Names in Their Respective Fields have Signed a Deal for Innovation in Health-Technology Space

Microsoft has joined hand with pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution company Walgreens Boots Alliance for its cloud computing solutions. The pharmacy chain as part of this strategic partnership will use Microsoft’s Azure cloud computing software as the two companies start innovation in healthcare sector. Under the deal which spans seven years, Microsoft will provide Walgreens Boots …

Safer Substitutions to Sleeping Pills that Keep the Functioning of Brain Intact

Multiple factors have contributed in the increasing sleeping disorders in adults, which in turn have surged the demand for sleeping pills. A new research published by Behavioral Neuroscience in the Frontiers journal proposes a safer substitute to sleeping pills. As compared to conventional sleeping pills which strongly cause drowsiness and prevent the transmission of any …

Surface Plasmon Resonance: Cost-efficient, Label-free Bio-molecular Detection Processes Drive Adoption

A senior market analyst, at Future Market Insights discusses the changing dynamics of the surface Plasmon resonance market and how are biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies responding to the same. Used for achieving detailed analysis of the interactions between biomolecules, surface Plasmon resonance (SPR) finds extensive applications in the fields of biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, for the …

Low Profile Aortic Stent Graft Systems Gain Popularity with Increased Flexibility and Efficacy

The globally expanding base of elderly people and the rising incidences of aortic aneurysms are essential factors that are anticipated to propel the demand for aortic stents grafts in the near future. The possibility of being afflicted by the condition of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) increases with the growth of the age. Consequently, the number …

Shocking Orthopaedic Prosthetics Application Discovery Takes India by Storm

Vast advances in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) technology as well as material science have stimulated growth and development in orthopaedic prosthetics market. Manufacturers of orthopaedic prosthetics are planning to take 3D-printing to a whole new level by catering to the needs of end-users for daily wear, sports and even models, which can fit in high heels. …

Advanced Wound Management Centers to Enhance Consistency and Quality of Patient Care

Immense efforts are being taken by the private firms in developing new advanced wound management centers, especially in the developing regions. Increasing number of accident and trauma cases are witnessed across the globe, thereby stimulating the need for advanced wound management. According to WHO, over 1.25 Million deaths take place every year, attributing towards the …

New Inclusions in Product Portfolios Create Opportunities for Production of Branded Generics

Sold off-patent, branded generics are increasingly finding applications in emerging economies, owing to their widespread use and recommendations by healthcare professionals. Moreover, branded generic drugs are an essential revenue building segment for most pharmaceutical companies. As per a recent study by Future Market Insights on the global branded generics market, the lucrative opportunities available in …

Aromatherapy Market Gains from Growing Demand for Essential Oils

Modern lifestyle, rapidly increasing awareness regarding the therapeutic benefits of essential oils and growing preference towards natural products with steered issues such as stress, sleep disturbances, etc. have been attributed towards inflation of the aromatherapy market through 2019. As per HAA (Holistic Aromatherapy Association), clary sage for relieving pain, ginger for helping in digestion purposes …