February 23, 2026 - BD announced the launch of the BD Vacutainer® Urine Complete Cup Kit, a three-tube collection system that expands and supports broader testing capabilities from a single urine specimen. The new kit is designed to preserve sample integrity and improve workflow efficiency, while reducing exposure risks for healthcare workers and minimizing the need for … [Read more...]

February 23, 2026 - Flat reimbursement, rising wages and persistent turnover are forcing physician practices to rethink how they staff, support and sustain their workforce. In today’s marketplace, staffing in medical groups is like walking a tightrope for practice owners and managers, said Andy Swanson, chief revenue officer, Medical Group Management Association (MGMA). … [Read more...]

February 20, 2026 - A local dog made a bid for Olympic glory Wednesday morning, breaking onto the homestretch of the cross-country ski course in the middle of a race. Two-year-old Nazgul, a "stubborn, but very sweet" Czechoslovakian wolfdog, was quickly collared by race officials and returned, unharmed, to his home at a nearby bed-and-breakfast, but not before his genial … [Read more...]

February 20, 2026 – Medline is debuting its enhanced Ankle Fracture and Foot Reconstruction Plating Systems at the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Annual Scientific Conference in Las Vegas next week. The comprehensive Ankle Fracture Plating System expands to 10 unique plate families with more than 50 unique options to address a wide range of ankle fracture … [Read more...]

February 20, 2026 – BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) announced that Lanesha Minnix has been named EVP and general counsel for the company, effective March 16. In this role, Minnix will be responsible for leading the Law Group and Public Affairs at BD. She will report to Tom Polen, chairman, CEO and president of BD, and serve on the BD Executive Leadership Team. Minnix … [Read more...]

February 20, 2026 – Masimo Corporation today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Danaher Corporation for $9.9 billion. The transaction was unanimously approved by both Masimo’s Board of Directors and Danaher’s Board of Directors. Masimo will become a standalone business unit and brand within Danaher’s Diagnostics segment and will … [Read more...]

February 20, 2026 – Pelstar LLC, the manufacturer of Health o meter Professional Scales, proudly announces the launch of the ADA Compliant 2920KL-AM Antimicrobial Wall-Mounted Fold-Up Wheelchair Scale, a next-generation solution designed to meet the latest Medical Diagnostic Equipment (MDE) Standards for Accessible Equipment. The 2920KL-AM has been awarded Platinum … [Read more...]

February 20, 2026 - Dynarex Corporation announced the launch of its new Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) Pump and an expanded portfolio of compatible wound care products designed to support complex wound management across acute, post-acute, and homecare environments - including chronic, surgical, and traumatic wounds. The portable system weighs just 11.3 ounces and … [Read more...]

February 19, 2026- Mayo Clinic collaborated with New Phase Ltd. to install the first magnetic nanoparticle-mediated hyperthermia machine for cancer research in the U.S. Hyperthermia is a procedure that uses heat to damage and kill cancer cells. The investigational machine will support research evaluating the safety, feasibility and potential … [Read more...]

February 19, 2026- Cepheid announced that it has been selected by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as one of four national collaborators under a new federal initiative designed to accelerate the development and deployment of rapid diagnostic technologies during public health emergencies. The award—issued under a multiple-award … [Read more...]