Having already revolutionized ophthalmology, optical coherence tomography (OCT) is about to be introduced to the field of gastroenterology. The approach provides noninvasive and comprehensive depth imaging to improve the detection of esophageal cancer, and hopes to enable screening in addition to assessment. The ability of optical coherence tomography (OCT) to perform non-contact, high-resolution, cross-sectional imaging in real time enabled the technique to revolutionize the field of ophthalmology. 1,2 Although relatively new, OCT has become the gold standard for the diagnosis and treatment of debilitating eye diseases. It is now also being used to image coronary arteries, lungs, skin, bladder ...
An experimental pill technology at Mass General Hospital in Boston could change how throat-scanning endoscopies are done.
NinePoint Medical, Inc. is a medical device company integrating multiple technologies to streamline patient care. NinePoint is initially developing novel products for use during minimally invasive procedures such as endoscopy and laparoscopy to provide enhanced diagnostic capabilities and improve outcomes.
NinePoint Medical is the first medical device company that Third Rock Ventures has seeded and launched, and we are optimistic that the company's unique positioning will successfully change the treatment paradigm in a market with significant unmet needs.Mark Levin in NinePoint Medical Completes $33 Million Series A Financing to Develop Innovative Broad-Based Medical Platform for in vivo Pathology Devices
I am excited to join NinePoint Medical's board and continue to build on my experience working with startups composed of great people, great technology, great market opportunities and, most importantly, the potential to make a major impact. NinePoint Medical is at an exciting stage, and its technology platform has the potential to greatly improve the diagnostic and treatment options available to the medical community.Eric A. Swanson in NinePoint Medical Adds Optical Coherence Tomography Technology Expert to Board of Directors
I am excited to join NinePoint Medical’s board and continue to build on my experience working with startups composed of great people, great technology, great market opportunities and, most importantly, the potential to make a major impact. NinePoint Medical is at an exciting stage, and its technology platform has the potential to greatly improve the diagnostic and treatment options available to the medical community...I look forward to working closely with the rest of the board and management team to move NinePoint’s innovative technology forward in development.Eric A. Swanson in NinePoint Medical Adds Optical Coherence Tomography Technology Expert to Board of Directors