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Tariff Shock Threatens $200B U.S. MedTech Market

As new U.S. tariffs hit medical devices and equipment, raw materials, and essential components, iData Research warns of significant cost escalation and supply disruption across the MedTech sector. A recent U.S. court decision blocking the bulk of the proposed tariffs has only added further uncertainty, leaving manufacturers and suppliers navigating shifting trade policies with little clarity. With import duties potentially reaching up to 145%, and the potential expansion into pharmaceuticals, industry stakeholders must now reevaluate supplier networks, procurement models, and risk exposure across a $200B ecosystem. What’s Being Tariffed and Why It Matters Since early 2025, the U.S. has imposed tariffs on a broad range of medical imports and components, including: Tariff rates vary widely, starting at 10% and reaching up to 145% on certain Chinese imports. Additionally, exemptions under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) remain unstable, adding uncertainty to… 

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Coffee drinking is associated with healthy aging in women

The results of a new study involving nearly 50,000 women, observed for 30 years, suggest that a cup of coffee in the morning can do more than just boost energy. It could also help women stay sharp, strong, and mentally fit as they age. The analysis found that women who drank caffeinated coffee in midlife were more likely to age healthily. However, researchers found no association with tea or decaffeinated coffee. Conversely, drinking more cola was linked to a significantly lower likelihood of healthy aging. "While previous studies have linked coffee to individual health outcomes, our study is the first to examine the impact of coffee on various aspects of aging over three decades," said Dr. Sara Mahdavi, BSc, HBSc, RD, MSc, PhD, a postdoctoral fellow at Harvard University's Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health and an adjunct 

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Immunotherapy before surgery improves survival in lung cancer

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The results of a Phase 3 clinical trial, published today (June 2) in the New England Journal of Medicine, show that lung cancer patients who received the immunotherapy drug nivolumab along with standard chemotherapy before surgery had improved long-term survival five years after completing treatment compared to patients who received chemotherapy alone. Prof. Patrick Forde of Trinity College Dublin School of Medicine's Trinity St. James’s Cancer Institute (TSJCI) presented the findings over the weekend at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology in Chicago. Prof. Forde led the CheckMate 816 trial, which involved 358 patients worldwide who had been diagnosed with the most common type of lung cancer, non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), at a stage where the cancer could be surgically removed. However, despite surgery, over 50% of patients with Stage 2 or 3 lung cancer eventually experience 

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Clairity will be the first FDA-approved AI platform for breast cancer prediction

Clairity, Inc. , an innovative digital health company driving AI-powered health solutions, has received De Novo clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for CLAIRITY BREAST , a novel, image-based prognostic platform for predicting five-year breast cancer risk from a routine screening mammogram. With this clearance, Clairity plans to be present in leading health systems by 2025, ushering in a new era of precision medicine in breast cancer. Each year, over 2.3 million new cases of breast cancer are diagnosed worldwide [i] , including over 370,000 cases in women in the United States [ii] . Early detection and risk mitigation are effective tools for saving lives, but their most effective use depends on accurate risk assessment. Most risk assessment models rely heavily on age and family history for risk prediction. However, 85% of women diagnosed with breast cancer have no family history, and nearly half have no identifiable risk factors [iii] ,iv .… 

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Insect protein blocks bacterial infection

A protein that gives fleas their bounce has been used to repel bacterial cells. Lab results show the material’s potential for preventing infections in medical implants.   The community study, led by researchers at RMIT University in Australia, is the first reported use of resilin-mimicking protein-based antibacterial coatings to completely prevent bacteria from attaching to a surface.  Lead study author Professor Namita Roy Choudhury said the discovery was a crucial step towards her goal of creating smart surfaces that prevent the growth of dangerous bacteria, particularly antibiotic-resistant bacteria like MRSA, on medical implants.   “This work shows how these coatings can be adapted to fight bacteria effectively – not just in the short term, but potentially over a long period,” she said.   Despite sterilization and infection controls, bacteria are often found on implants after surgery.… 

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Study shows increasing cannabis use among older US adults

Marijuana use among older adults in the US has reached a new high: 7 percent of those over 65 report using marijuana in the past month. This is according to an analysis conducted by researchers at the Center for Drug Use and HIV/HCV Research (CDUHR) at the NYU School of Global Public Health.  Their findings, published in JAMA Internal Medicine, also show that the profile of cannabis users has changed in recent years. There has been a significant increase in use among older adults who have a college degree, are married and female, and have a higher income. "Our study shows that cannabis use among older adults continues to increase, although there have been significant shifts in use due to demographic and socioeconomic factors," said Joseph Palamar, PhD, MPH, associate professor of population health at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, associate researcher… 

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Epilepsy occurs more often than expected in patients with frontotemporal dementia

According to a recent study, epileptic seizures occur significantly more often in patients with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) than previously thought. This discovery contributes to a better understanding of the symptoms of this memory disorder and underscores the importance of considering epileptic seizures in the treatment and monitoring of patients.  This large project, coordinated by Neurocenter Finland at the University of Eastern Finland and the University of Oulu, investigated the prevalence of epilepsy in patients with FTD. The research dataset is one of the most extensive in the world, and the results were published in the renowned journal JAMA Neurology. Epilepsy occurred years before FTD diagnosis Epilepsy is associated with Alzheimer's disease, for example, but data on the link between FTD and epilepsy remain scarce. The newly published study closes this information gap and shows that epilepsy occurs significantly more often in patients with FTD than previously assumed. The study… 

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New data show decline in MMR vaccination rate in the U.S.

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A new county-level dataset from researchers at Johns Hopkins University shows a nationwide decline in measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination rates among U.S. children since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Of the 2,066 counties studied, 1,614 counties (78%) reported a drop in vaccinations, and the average county-level vaccination rate fell from 93.92% pre-pandemic to 91.26% post-pandemic – a decrease of 2.67% on average, moving further away from the 95% herd immunity threshold needed to predict or limit measles outbreaks. Only four of the 33 states studied—California, Connecticut, Maine, and New York—reported an increase in average county-level vaccination rates. The data is published today in JAMA. The data is published after more than a thousand measles cases were reported in the United States this year. With the exception of the year… 

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Terbium for lymphomas

A radionuclide therapy using the radioactive element terbium could prove effective against lymphomas. This is shown by promising results from experiments conducted at the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI in collaboration with the Inselspital Bern. These results appear today in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. Scientists are currently working to further develop this form of treatment for clinical trials. In Switzerland, almost 2,000 people develop lymphomas each year, and around 570 people die from the disease. At the PSI Center for Radiopharmaceutical Sciences, scientists are now proposing a new treatment that could soon increase the chances of survival for many affected individuals: a radioimmunotherapy with the nuclide terbium-161. “The principle is to couple radioactive terbium-161 to an antibody and then inject it in this form into the blood of the patients concerned,” explains Martin Béhé from the Center for Radiopharmaceutical Sciences at the PSI Life Sciences Center. Once in the body, it binds… 

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Operation Spinnennetz und die globale Bedrohung durch Bioterror Ein Weckruf für die Welt

“Operation Spiderweb” and the global threat of bioterror: A wake-up call for the world

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Ukraine's "Operation Spiderweb," a large-scale drone attack on Russian air bases on June 1, 2025, marks a turning point in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. The operation, carried out by the Ukrainian Security Service (SBU), targeted strategic bombers and demonstrates the increasing complexity of modern warfare. At the same time, it raises questions about the global risks associated with the further development of such technologies – particularly concerning potential bioterrorist attacks. This report analyzes the operation and explains why it should be understood as a warning signal for the international community, without stoking fear, but rather promoting sensitivity to new threats. Operation Spiderweb has been described as one of Ukraine's most ambitious actions in the ongoing conflict. According to Ukrainian security sources, 117 drones were used to attack four Russian air bases – Belaya in the Irkutsk region, Olenya in Murmansk, Dyagilevo in Ryazan… 

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