Recent #Healthcare news in the semiconductor industry

about 1 year ago
1. ResMed has achieved double-digit revenue and profit growth over the past 9 years due to continuous acquisitions and improved operational efficiencies; 2. The company's capital efficiency showed mixed results with improvements in gross profitability and asset turnover, but a longer cash conversion cycle; 3. The company is financially sound, and there is a margin of safety if another major acquisition is assumed next year.
AcquisitionsHealthcarerevenue growth
about 1 year ago
➀ The QSens cluster at the Universities of Stuttgart and Ulm focuses on quantum sensor research and practical applications. ➁ The BMBF is funding QSens with EUR 15 million for another three years. ➂ QSens aims to develop quantum sensors for biomedical technology, energy storage, and intelligent systems, with a focus on market maturity and technology transfer.
BMBFHealthcareInnovation ClusterIoTQSensQuantum TechnologySensor DevelopmentTechnology Transferrenewable energy
about 1 year ago
1. The pilot project for secondhand transactions of health functional foods, such as ginseng and vitamins, has led to an increase in the sale of opened products and those past their consumption period. 2. A total of 1,946 sellers on Danggeun Market were penalized for violating regulations, including selling pharmaceuticals, overseas direct purchases, opened products, and items past their consumption period. 3. There are concerns about the insufficient government-level management and supervision, as the monitoring team for unfair secondhand transactions and regulatory violations consists of only five individuals from Danggeun Market, with additional oversight limited to the capital region by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Consumer ProtectionHealthcareRegulatory Compliance
about 1 year ago
1. Medical Properties Trust reached a settlement with Steward Health Care, allowing the REIT to lease properties to new tenants, reducing uncertainty and negative sentiment. 2. The REIT's shares soared more than 30% after the settlement, despite a recent 47% dividend cut. 3. Medical Properties is set to control 23 hospitals, with 15 already leased to new tenants, indicating a significant NFFO recovery.
Healthcareinvestmentreal estate
about 1 year ago
1. Novavax has formed a significant partnership with Sanofi, involving potential payments of $1.2 billion and crucial commercial support. 2. The company's COVID-19 vaccine is targeting the JN.1 variant, but newer Omicron variants have surpassed it, affecting its competitive edge. 3. Financial stability depends on achieving key milestones in the Sanofi partnership and successful commercialization of new vaccines.
HealthcarePartnershipVaccine Development
about 1 year ago
1. Amgen's stock is currently fairly valued at 16.6x next year's earnings, supported by strong existing revenue growth and a diversified product portfolio. 2. New products like Blincyto, Tezspire, and Tepezza are driving significant revenue growth, validating recent share price appreciation. 3. MariTide, Amgen's GLP-1 candidate, offers potential upside due to its long-lasting effects and less frequent dosing, potentially addressing current market shortages.
BiotechnologyHealthcarePharmaceuticals
over 1 year ago
❶ Researchers at the National University of Singapore have developed CHARM3D, a technique that uses 3D metal printing to create free-standing, self-healing metallic structures without support materials. ❷ The technology incorporates Field's metal, which has a low melting point, allowing for rapid fabrication of complex 3D structures. ❸ CHARM3D has potential applications in healthcare, such as non-contact vital sign monitoring and more accurate medical imaging, as well as in advanced security applications.
3D printingHealthcareNUS