Developments in EU MedTech legislation

https://www.news-medical.net/whitepaper/20251217/Developments-in-EU-medtech-legislation.aspx The EU continues to publish new legislation on various topics with the potential to affect medical devices and IVDs. These new laws often include long and complex transition periods covering several years. This article will go over some of the new and evolving legislation that manufacturers must understand to ensure future compliance.

Medical devices and EU laws

https://www.news-medical.net/whitepaper/20251217/Medical-devices-and-EU-laws.aspx This article takes a closer look at the multi-legislative compliance process for medical devices and in-vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDs). Expanding on what was discussed in the first installment about product safety legislation and horizontal legislation, this article will focus on what manufacturers must do to comply with sectorial, horizontal, and national regulations.

Exploring geopolitical implications for MedTech

https://www.news-medical.net/whitepaper/20251218/Exploring-geopolitical-implications-for-medtech.aspx This article explores Europe, the EU, and the EU single market. The objective is to provide manufacturers with deeper insight into European countries and territories where CE marking enables market access.

AI is transforming the economy — understanding its impact requires both data and imagination

AI is transforming the economy — understanding its impact requires both data and imagination Controlled studies capture only a fraction of the effects of artificial intelligence. Economists should work with social scientists to find innovative ways to fully grasp this fast-moving field. By Daniel Björkegren https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-04053-w?utm_source=Live+Audience&utm_campaign=b220bf51eb-nature-briefing-daily-20260101&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-33f35e09ea-50432164

Why I’m skipping Dry January As a public health scientist, I weighed the evidence

https://www.statnews.com/2026/01/01/dry-january-moderate-drinking-research/ By Robert M. KaplanJan. 1, 2026 Kaplan is a senior scholar at the Stanford School of Medicine’s Clinical Excellence Research Center.

Drug Trials Snapshots: VIZZ - VIZZ (aceclidine ophthalmic solution)

https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-approvals-and-databases/drug-trials-snapshots-vizz VIZZ is for the treatment of presbyopia in adults. Presbyopia is a common age-related condition that affects the eyes’ ability to focus on near objects. As people age, the lens of the eye becomes less flexible, making it difficult to accommodate for close vision.

Drug Trials Snapshots: LYNKUET - LYNKUET (elinzanetant)

https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-approvals-and-databases/drug-trials-snapshots-lynkuet LYNKUET is a prescription medicine used to reduce moderate to severe hot flashes (also known as vasomotor symptoms or VMS) due to menopause.

Should The FDA Require “Clinical Licensure” of AI Tools For Doctors? Carrie Arnold December 31, 2025

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/should-fda-require-clinical-licensure-ai-tools-doctors-2025a10010t1