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Recent actions include a $2,000 fine and license revocation for Reymando Fiesta by Hawaii DOH and the summary suspension of Eric Robinson, OD by the New Jersey Optometry Board. The Texas Medical Board also immediately suspended Dr. Giraldi over a public threat, while NH DHHS warned consumers not to eat Dino Nuggets due to unsafe lead levels.
USPTO Trademark Application for MITUS Surgical Instruments
The USPTO has received an intent-to-use trademark application for the mark "MITUS" filed on March 21, 2026. The application covers surgical instruments and apparatus. This is a routine filing for a new trademark.
USPTO Trademark Filing for MITUS Surgical Instruments
The USPTO has received an intent-to-use trademark application (TM99714481) for the mark MITUS, intended for use with surgical instruments and apparatus. The filing date was March 20, 2026.
Phillips Medisize Trademark Filing for Medical Instruments
Phillips Medisize has filed an intent-to-use trademark application (TM99714483) with the USPTO for medical instruments. The filing covers drug delivery devices, nebulizers, and inhalers, with an intended use date of March 21, 2026.
USPTO Trademark Application - PYLON EXPANDABLE CERVICAL CORPECTOMY
The USPTO has received an intent-to-use trademark application for 'PYLON EXPANDABLE CERVICAL CORPECTOMY' filed on March 20, 2026. The application covers medical devices, specifically spinal and vertebral implants made from artificial materials.
USPTO Trademark Application for Sleep Disorder Medical Devices
The USPTO has received an intent-to-use trademark application (TM99716311) for medical devices intended for treating sleep disorders. The application was filed on March 21, 2026, with an intended use date of March 22, 2026.
CELLSCOUT Medical Device Trademark Application
The USPTO has received an intent-to-use trademark application for the mark CELLSCOUT. The application covers medical devices for diagnosing diseases, including those involving the esophagus, and diagnostic apparatus for detecting biomarkers associated with esophageal diseases.
USPTO Trademark Application: ERYTHROS LASER PRO
The USPTO has received an intent-to-use trademark application for 'ERYTHROS LASER PRO' for therapeutic LED masks and related medical apparatus. The application was filed on March 21, 2026, with an intended use date of March 22, 2026.
USPTO Trademark Application for CPAP Tubing
The USPTO has received an intent-to-use trademark application for "CPAP tubing" filed on March 20, 2026. This application pertains to tubing intended for use with continuous positive airway pressure devices.
USPTO Trademark Application for Medical Imaging Apparatus
The USPTO has received an intent-to-use trademark application for "THE REAL THING" related to various medical imaging apparatus. The application covers items such as electromagnetic and ultrasonic imaging apparatus, magnetic resonance imaging apparatus, and embedded software for medical devices.
USPTO Trademark Application for LSC AQUAMEDIX
The USPTO has received an intent-to-use trademark application for the mark LSC AQUAMEDIX. The application covers medical transport bags for carrying medical supplies and specimens. The filing date was March 20, 2026, with an intended use date of March 21, 2026.
USPTO Trademark Application for RENASENSE
The USPTO has received an intent-to-use trademark application for the mark RENASENSE. The application covers medical instruments including glucose meters, blood glucose meters, and electrochemical sensors for medical purposes. The filing date for this application was March 20, 2026.
BREASTOX Trademark Application - Medical Diagnostic Apparatus
The USPTO has received an intent-to-use trademark application for 'BREASTOX' for medical diagnostic apparatus and DNA screening kits. The application covers a range of products and services related to medical specimen collection, DNA testing, and related medical consultancy.
SEKUREON Trademark Application for Medical Devices and Exercise Equipment
The USPTO has received an intent-to-use trademark application for the mark SEKUREON. The application covers a range of medical and therapeutic devices, including exercise equipment for rehabilitation, as well as various cell phone accessories and related electronic device components.
USPTO Trademark Application for Diagnostic and Scientific Instruments
The USPTO has received an intent-to-use trademark application (TM99497564) for various chemical preparations, reagents, and diagnostic instruments. The application covers goods intended for industrial, research, scientific, and diagnostic purposes, excluding direct medical use.
USPTO Trademark Application for Wearable Hormone Trackers
The USPTO has received an intent-to-use trademark application for wearable hormone trackers and health monitoring software. The application covers a range of electronic devices, sensors, and AI-powered software for tracking women's health data, including hormone levels, fertility, and providing personalized health insights.
VITARA EXTEND Trademark Application - Neonatal Care Device
The USPTO has received an intent-to-use trademark application for the mark 'VITARA EXTEND' for a medical device intended for neonatal care. The device is described as a fluid-filled therapeutic system designed to simulate a womb-like environment for premature babies.
USPTO Trademark Application for CLAIR AI Healthcare Insights
The USPTO has received an intent-to-use trademark application for the mark 'CLAIR' for AI-driven healthcare insights, wearables, and biometric data services. The application covers a wide range of services related to women's health, hormone tracking, and personalized health recommendations.
USPTO Trademark Application: PEPTAPE for Scar Treatment
The USPTO has received an intent-to-use trademark application for the mark PEPTAPE, intended for use with hydrogel sheeting for scar treatment. The application was filed on March 20, 2026, with an expected effective date of March 21, 2026.
NEUROAXISS Trademark Filing for Massage Apparatus
The USPTO has received an intent-to-use trademark application for the mark NEUROAXISS. The application covers massage apparatus and related personal use massaging devices. The filing date was March 20, 2026.
USPTO Trademark Application for Medical Instrument Organizer
The USPTO has received an intent-to-use trademark application for "STEADY HANDS NURSING SUPPORTING THE HANDS THAT CARE" for retail store services featuring medical supplies and nursing equipment. The application also covers printed training materials and a medical supply organizer for pediatric resuscitation.
World Tuberculosis Day 2026: End TB in Alabama
ADPH marks World TB Day 2026 on March 24 with an awareness campaign led by Alabama TB physicians and powered by coordinated community action. In 2025, 528 Alabama residents were diagnosed with TB infection and 89 were diagnosed with TB disease. ADPH's Division of TB Control provides statewide services including diagnosis, treatment, case management, and contact investigation regardless of ability to pay, and conducts TB screening initiatives using evidence-based strategies to reduce incidence and mortality.
WHO and Partners Launch Digital Health Wallets for ASEAN
WHO, the Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research, and the Temasek Foundation have launched a three-year initiative to help ASEAN Member States transition from paper-based health records to secure, interoperable digital health wallets. The programme builds on COVID-19 pandemic lessons and aligns with IHR 2025 requirements for globally recognized digital health certificates, using cryptographic verification via WHO's Global Digital Health Certification Network. Countries will pilot digital vaccination certificates before expanding to routine immunization, maternal and child health records.
Ohio Department of Health Podcast Discusses Heart Disease Prevention
The Ohio Department of Health released a new episode of its Healthy Perspectives podcast featuring Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff and Dr. Joshua Joseph discussing practical steps for heart disease prevention, including physical activity, nutrition, stress management, and sleep quality. The episode emphasizes that heart disease remains the leading cause of death in Ohio and the nation. The podcast is available on the ODH Media Center webpage, YouTube, Spotify, and Amazon Music.
Muntons Traditional Plant Supports Trademark Renewal
The USPTO has renewed the trademark 'Muntons Traditional Plant Supports' (TM97540588), originally filed on August 9, 2022. The renewal is effective until March 22, 2026, covering services related to gardening, horticulture, and landscape design, as well as metal garden products.
DEEPPSY Trademark Renewal for Medical Services
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has renewed the trademark 'DEEPPSY' (TM97551722) for medical services, including electronic apparatus for cell testing, medical software for brain disorders, and medical research. The renewal is effective March 22, 2026.
Shomool Trademark Renewal - Prenatal Diagnosis Services
The USPTO has renewed the trademark 'Shomool' for services including medical diagnosis and genetic testing for autosomal recessive disorders. The renewal is effective March 22, 2026, and covers services such as healthcare, medical diagnosis, and performing disease diagnosis.
NATURASOPHIA Trademark Renewal
The USPTO has renewed the NATURASOPHIA trademark (TM97362675) for medical and cosmetic services and products. The renewal is effective March 22, 2026, and was filed on April 14, 2022.
SHOMOOL Trademark Renewal - Medical Diagnosis Services
The USPTO has renewed the trademark 'SHOMOOL' (TM97385700) for medical diagnosis and testing services. The renewal is effective until March 22, 2026, covering services such as genetic testing and disease diagnosis.
USPTO Trademark Renewal: NU NU SENSUELLE for Massage Devices
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has renewed the trademark 'NU NU SENSUELLE' (TM90562744) for massage devices. The renewal is effective March 22, 2026, and covers apparatuses for vibrating or stimulating the body.
USPTO Trademark Renewal for OLDRIV - Medical Instruments
The USPTO has renewed the trademark application TM88926287 for the mark OLDRIV, which covers a range of medical instruments and devices. The renewal was processed on March 22, 2026, with an original filing date of May 20, 2020.
LOKSNAP Trademark Renewal - Medical Instruments
The USPTO has renewed the LOKSNAP trademark (TM97404687) for a list of medical instruments, including syringes, needles, and injection devices. The renewal was effective March 22, 2026, following a filing date of May 11, 2022.
USPTO Trademark Renewal for NU Massage Devices
The USPTO has renewed the trademark registration for NU, which covers massage devices. The renewal was effective on March 22, 2026, and the original filing date for the trademark was March 5, 2021.
USPTO Trademark Renewal for Medical Instruments
The USPTO has renewed trademark application TM97409428 for a variety of medical instruments, including syringes, needles, and injection devices. The renewal is effective March 22, 2026.
USPTO Patent Application: Blockchain for Clinical and Genetic Data
The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260082175A1) detailing a blockchain solution for harmonizing and storing clinical and genetic data. The application, assigned to Columbia University, aims to facilitate precision medicine by creating cohorts and identifying relationships between data types.
USPTO Patent Application: Bioinformatics System Bandwidth Architecture
The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260081839A1) for a network bandwidth architecture designed for bioinformatics systems. The invention aims to control data transfers, including patient data and metadata, between various data repositories for analysis by life science service providers.
USPTO Patent Application: Emergency Vehicle Transport and Healthcare Communications System
The USPTO has published a patent application detailing a system for optimizing emergency vehicle transport and healthcare communications. The application describes methods for obtaining patient and medical device data, predicting optimal healthcare facility destinations, and transmitting medical data to those facilities.
USPTO Patent Application for Data Streaming and Aggregation
The USPTO has published a new patent application (US20260081889A1) by Oracle International Corporation for techniques related to data streaming and aggregation with client-initiated recovery. The application details methods for managing data messages, detecting error conditions, and re-providing data to a computing system.
USPTO Patent Application for Absorbent Article Management System
The USPTO has published patent application US20260079033A1 for an absorbent article management system. The application, filed on July 3, 2025, by Henrik Pettersson-Falk, describes data logger units and sensor units designed to monitor the hygienic state of absorbent articles.
USPTO Patent Application for Stabilising Nonwoven Fibres
The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260078537A1) for a method of stabilising nonwoven fibres using an adhesive or heat bonding process. The application, filed on April 5, 2024, by inventor Frantisek Riha-Scott, details a technique for improving the durability of nonwoven materials used in various articles.
USPTO Patent Application for Acoustic Wave Attenuation
The USPTO has published patent application US20260080854A1 for systems and methods for attenuating acoustic waves. The application describes an acoustic filter designed to selectively attenuate sound waves based on amplitude thresholds. This is a routine publication of a patent application.
USPTO Patent Application: Image Processing for Monitoring Inserted Objects
The USPTO has published a patent application detailing a system for monitoring objects inserted into a patient's body using image processing and machine learning. The application, filed by Gabriel Fine and Nathan Silberman, describes a method for training models on annotated images to determine the spatial information of inserted objects within a patient.
USPTO Patent Application: Monitoring Structure Without Chip
The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260079119A1) for a "Monitoring structure without chip." The application, filed by Inventec (Pudong) Technology Corporation, describes a structure with monitoring components designed for sensing signals without relying on a traditional chip.
Medical Device Visual Elements Controlled by Device State Patent Application
The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260080998A1) detailing a medical system where visual elements on a display are controlled by the device's state. This application, filed by inventors Daniel Vik and Sreelal Chandrasenan, describes a system with visual profiles to manage the appearance of elements associated with the medical device's functions.
USPTO Patent Application for Light Mapping Method
The USPTO has published a new patent application for a light mapping method developed by Eshwar Chandra Bharadwaj Sonti. The application details a process for plotting accumulated interior and exterior light data to create a light map with spectral and intensity data.
USPTO Patent Application: Medication Container Inspection Device
The USPTO has published a new patent application for a medication container inspection device designed to detect defects. The application details an apparatus that includes an inspection system and a manipulator to enhance defect visibility during automated transport and inspection of medication containers.
Medical Device Data Back-Association System Patent Application
The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260080990A1) for a medical device data back-association system. The invention aims to streamline the process of associating infusion pump data with patient electronic medical records (EMRs) to improve data management and patient care.
USPTO Patent Application for Digital Therapeutics Combination Therapy
The USPTO has published patent application US20260080800A1 for a combination therapy involving digital therapeutics and non-digital interventions, such as medicinal agents, aimed at decreasing pro-inflammatory molecules. The application was filed by REMEPY HEALTH LTD.
USPTO Patent Application for Medical Imaging Protocols
The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260080982A1) for systems and methods to generate medical imaging protocols. The application details a process for creating baseline study protocols based on patient information and imaging study aspects, incorporating contrast and radiation dose management techniques. The application was filed on September 7, 2023, and is scheduled for publication on March 19, 2026.
USPTO Patent Application for Charging-Induced Implant Operation
The USPTO has published a patent application for a charging-induced implant operation. The invention relates to switching an implantable hearing prosthesis to a night-time mode of operation upon detection of night-time recharging.
USPTO Patent Application for CT Machine Monitoring Video Generation
The USPTO has published a patent application from Siemens Shanghai Medical Equipment Ltd. for a method of generating monitoring videos for CT machines. The application details a process for identifying keyframes and bounding boxes around a monitored target to create real-time monitoring videos.
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