Five major cardiovascular devices approved by the FDA so far in 2020
From Philips' battery-powered defibrillator to Edwards' new artificial heart valve, we look at five cardiovascular devices approved by…
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More than 150 million Covid-19 diagnostic tests shipped in US, says AdvaMed
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‘Tremendous potential’ held by 3D printing in personalised surgery
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