Defining operational safety in clinical artificial intelligence systems
npj Digital Medicine, Published online: 20 February 2026; doi:10.1038/s41746-026-02450-7Defining operational safety in clinical artificial intelligence systems
AI in Medical Imaging
CancerLLM: a large language model in cancer domain
npj Digital Medicine, Published online: 20 February 2026; doi:10.1038/s41746-026-02441-8CancerLLM: a large language model in cancer domain
Artificial intelligence–enhanced microsurgical training: a systematic review
npj Digital Medicine, Published online: 20 February 2026; doi:10.1038/s41746-026-02452-5Artificial intelligence–enhanced microsurgical training: a systematic review
Synchrony Medical bolsters US COPD treatment commercialisation with $5m funding round
Synchrony Medical's LibAirty system for addressing mucus obstruction in COPD patients gained FDA clearance in July 2025. The post Synchrony Medical bolsters US COPD treatment commercialisation with $5m funding round appeared first on Medical Device Network.
Medical device testing in UK rises amid global competitiveness push
This increase in MHRA activity comes as the UK looks to enhance its standing in the medtech sector as global competition mounts. The post Medical device testing in UK rises amid global competitiveness push appeared first on Medical Device Network.
ProSomnus secures $38m to advance oral sleep apnoea treatments
ProSomnus's has received funding to advance its sleep apnoea treatments, which are positioned as an alternative to CPAP. The post ProSomnus secures $38m to advance oral sleep apnoea treatments appeared first on Medical Device Network.
Kidney care: the economics of innovation
Despite the growing burden of kidney disease, a complex array of issues in the US and worldwide makes innovation in the space particularly difficult. The post Kidney care: the economics of innovation appeared first on Medical Device Network.
Elumn8 Medical secures Series C funding and unveils rebrand
Elumn8 Medical has announced the initial close of its Series C funding and rebrand from Simpson Interventions to Elumn8 Medical. The post Elumn8 Medical secures Series C funding and unveils rebrand appeared first on Medical Device Network.
NG Biotech announces FDA approval for diagnostic assays
NG Biotech and Hardy Diagnostics have received the US FDA breakthrough device designation for two rapid diagnostic assays, NG-TEST Candida auris and NG-TEST Acineto-5 targeting critical drug-resistant pathogens. The post NG Biotech announces FDA approval for diagnostic assays appeared first on Medical Device Network.
Hierarchical deep learning pipeline for robust cervical parameter measurement in radiographs with C7 obscuration
npj Digital Medicine, Published online: 19 February 2026; doi:10.1038/s41746-026-02455-2Hierarchical deep learning pipeline for robust cervical parameter measurement in radiographs with C7 obscuration
Robust and interpretable unit level causal inference in neural networks for pediatric myopia
npj Digital Medicine, Published online: 19 February 2026; doi:10.1038/s41746-026-02442-7Robust and interpretable unit level causal inference in neural networks for pediatric myopia
Large language models in systematic review and meta-analysis of surgical treatments for vaginal vault prolapse
npj Digital Medicine, Published online: 19 February 2026; doi:10.1038/s41746-026-02431-wLarge language models in systematic review and meta-analysis of surgical treatments for vaginal vault prolapse
Reply to determining MCID threshold for Knee Society Score to assess patient satisfaction in knee arthroplasty
npj Digital Medicine, Published online: 19 February 2026; doi:10.1038/s41746-026-02458-zReply to determining MCID threshold for Knee Society Score to assess patient satisfaction in knee arthroplasty
GE HealthCare and BARDA outlay $35m to expand AI ultrasound development contract
A key part of the agreement centres on developing point-of-care-ultrasound technologies that are fit for purpose in frontline care settings. The post GE HealthCare and BARDA outlay $35m to expand AI ultrasound development contract appeared first on Medical Device Network.
Medtronic’s Q3 2026 revenues reach $9bn on strong PFA demand
The cardiac ablation segment within Medtronic's cardiovascular portfolio grew 80% YoY, with PFA accounting for 80% of this revenue. The post Medtronic’s Q3 2026 revenues reach $9bn on strong PFA demand appeared first on Medical Device Network.
Levee secures over $12m to support Voro Urologic Scaffold PMA
Levee Medical has secured over $12m in additional financing to support the PMA process as the ARID II Trial of the Voro Urologic Scaffold progresses. The post Levee secures over $12m to support Voro Urologic Scaffold PMA appeared first on Medical Device Network.
Portal Diabetes’ insulin pump receives FDA breakthrough device designation
Portal Diabetes has received the US FDA breakthrough device designation for its implantable insulin pump system, known as the Portal Pump. The post Portal Diabetes’ insulin pump receives FDA breakthrough device designation appeared first on Medical Device Network.
Computer vision applications in vascular surgery: a systematic review and critical appraisal
npj Digital Medicine, Published online: 18 February 2026; doi:10.1038/s41746-026-02427-6Computer vision applications in vascular surgery: a systematic review and critical appraisal
Benchmarking large language model-based agent systems for clinical decision tasks
npj Digital Medicine, Published online: 18 February 2026; doi:10.1038/s41746-026-02443-6Benchmarking large language model-based agent systems for clinical decision tasks
Danaher acquires Masimo for $9.9bn to bolster diagnostics business
Masimo held a 23.1% share of the US pulse oximetry systems market in 2025, as per GlobalData analysis. The post Danaher acquires Masimo for $9.9bn to bolster diagnostics business appeared first on Medical Device Network.