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  • President Trump holding tariff chart during "Liberation Day" announcement on April 2, 2025 in DC
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    Supreme Court invalidates Trump tariffs based on emergency powers

    In a 6-3 decision, the court rejected President Trump's claim that a 1977 law gave him the authority to impose broad tariffs globally.

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    Transforming epilepsy care: How innovative implantable neurotechnology offers new hope

    Minimally invasive brain stimulation may be the new frontline treatment for drug-resistant patients.

  • Medtronic's Symplicity Spyral device is shown against a white background.
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    Medtronic’s blood pressure device wins coverage nod in Japan

    Medtronic is investing in the rollout of the Symplicity Spyral renal denervation procedure, including hiring for new market development roles, CEO Geoff Martha said on an earnings call.

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    Medtronic to cut 81 employees at California diabetes site

    As Medtronic prepares to spin out its diabetes business, a spokesperson said the company is considering the structure, capabilities and scale needed to succeed.

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    Senseonics launches automated insulin dosing system with 1-year CGM

    The company has integrated its Eversense 365 implant with Sequel Med Tech’s insulin delivery system to automate the management of Type 1 diabetes. 

  • A phone screen says "possible hypertension", and a watch next to the phone displays the same message.
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    Apple Watch’s hypertension feature may miss some cases, researchers find

    The absence of an alert provides limited reassurance, particularly for older adults or people with an elevated risk of high blood pressure, according to the study’s authors. 

  • Two black, rounded devices next to each other give the same reading of 102 mg/dL.
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    FDA issues early alert on Trividia glucometer issue linked to 114 injuries

    Users may receive an error code either due to a test strip error or a very high blood glucose event, Trividia Health said.

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    Medtronic nets FDA clearance for robotic spine system

    Called Stealth AXiS, the surgical system builds on Medtronic’s Mazor robotic platform, as the medical device maker takes market share in the $15 billion cranial and spinal technologies sector.

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    Federal judge strikes down FTC rule expanding premerger reporting requirements

    The regulation required firms to provide more details ahead of mergers, likely chilling dealmaking. The Federal Trade Commission could appeal the ruling.

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    Danaher to buy Masimo for $9.9B to boost diagnostics portfolio

    Masimo’s board considered other potential partners before determining Danaher was an “ideal fit,” executives at the patient monitoring company said.