Medical System and Liquid Circulation System for Brain Treatment

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260083947A1) for a medical system and liquid circulation system designed for brain treatment. The system aims to efficiently deliver liquid to the brain while managing intracranial pressure fluctuations by controlling injection and discharge periods.

Patent Application for Microstructure Array Delivering Active Agents

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260083948A1) for a microstructure array designed for delivering active agents through the skin. The application details a formulation comprising dissolving microstructures attached to a base, intended for transdermal drug delivery.

Microneedle Patch and Manufacturing Method

The USPTO has published a new patent application, US20260083949A1, filed by Gachon University of Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation. The application discloses a microneedle patch designed to protect active pharmaceutical ingredients from moisture and contaminants.

US Patent Application for Needle Locator and Guide

The USPTO has published a new patent application (US20260083950A1) for an apparatus designed to locate a target structure within a subject's body and guide a needle at a specific angle. The application was filed on September 1, 2023, by inventors Wim Bervoets, Daniel Smyth, Wolfram Frederik Dueck, and Jessica Brand.

Implantable Medical Device Tubing Management Patent Application

The USPTO has published a new patent application (US20260083951A1) for an implantable medical device featuring a novel tubing management system. The application details a tube retainer designed to secure portions of the tubing connecting various components of the device.

Device for Delivering Antimicrobial Composition into Medical Device

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260083952A1) for a device cap designed to deliver an antimicrobial composition into a medical device. The application details a male cap with a water-soluble antimicrobial composition, potentially covered by a slower-dissolving material to control dissolution during installation.

EPO Patent Bulletin: Medical Devices & Diagnostics

The European Patent Office's latest patent bulletin lists new publications and grants related to medical devices and diagnostics under the A61B classification. The bulletin includes details on inventions such as apparatus for forming bone canals, surgical microscope systems, and methods for imaging and biomarker detection, with publication dates in March 2026.

New Mexico Measles Cases Rise to 15 Linked to Detention Centers

The New Mexico Department of Health reported that the state's measles case count has risen to 15, with all cases linked to federal detainees in three county detention centers. The department has deployed vaccination crews to these facilities to mitigate further spread.

Remarks on Nonbank Designation Proposal

SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins made remarks supporting a proposal at the Financial Stability Oversight Council meeting on March 25, 2026. While supporting the proposal as a step in the right direction, he reiterated skepticism about the fundamental issues with nonbank designation under the Dodd-Frank Act.

European Patent EP4541319A2 for Prosthetic Valves, Frames, and Leaflets

The European Patent Office has published patent application EP4541319A2 concerning prosthetic valves, frames, and leaflets. The patent was filed by Edwards Lifesciences Corporation and lists multiple inventors. The publication date is March 11, 2026.