Category: Innovation

July 23, 2024

Late-life depression, typically defined as depression with onset in individuals over 60 years of age, can affect up to a third or more of people older than 60 and can be debilitating. But, like other neurological conditions, an individual’s risk […]

July 18, 2024

Ransomware attacks against the healthcare sector have spiked in recent years as cybercriminals launch sophisticated assaults against hospitals — posing a serious threat to operations and patient safety. Ransomware, a type of malware that denies users access to their data […]

July 17, 2024

Depending on who you ask, artificial intelligence is either the savior of healthcare or its assassin. Both perspectives are exaggerated. In reality, AI is a set of tools that, like any other, require careful implementation and oversight to successfully support […]

July 11, 2024

Anew treatment paradigm for atrial fibrillation (AF) is on the horizon in the form of pulsed field ablation (PFA). The technology is earmarked as an advancement over its counterpart – thermal ablation – in the treatment of the heart rhythm […]

July 9, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is proving to be an invaluable tool across the medical device industry, from diagnosis to treatment. AI’s primary contribution to cancer detection lies in its ability to analyse vast amounts of data swiftly and accurately, while traditional […]

July 2, 2024

According to the World Health Organization, more than 50 million people worldwide have epilepsy. Treating epilepsy presents several challenges, including the unpredictability of seizures occurring, as well as variability in how the condition manifests in different patients, which often necessitates […]

July 2, 2024

Obesity and postnatal depression are significant global health problems. Postnatal depression affects more than one in 10 women within a year of giving birth and is linked to an increased risk of suicide, which accounts for as many as one […]

June 27, 2024

Stratasys and Ricoh USA have enrolled the first patient in a clinical study to assess 3D printed models for preoperative planning in orthopaedic oncology. The research aims to compare 3D printed anatomical models’ efficacy against the current standard of care, […]

June 26, 2024

Today (25 June) is HIV Testing Day, a day in the US to recognise and address the ongoing disparities related to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, the importance of knowing your status, and learning about HIV prevention and treatment. This […]

June 24, 2024

According to the World Economic Forum, the healthcare industry has held the record for reporting the most expensive data breaches for more than 13 years. In 2023, the average per healthcare breach came in at $10.93 million, almost double that […]

June 21, 2024

Of the many industries witnessing AI-led transformation, healthcare happens to be one. Today, AI’s promise in healthcare extends beyond automation-led operational and administrative efficiencies. It’s beginning to show a measurable impact directly on patient care and diagnosis. The AI in […]

June 20, 2024

A significant Alzheimer’s study is shedding new light on a protective gene that appears to delay the disease in those destined to develop it. Researchers from two Mass General Brigham hospitals — Mass Eye and Ear and Massachusetts General Hospital […]

June 19, 2024

Healthcare is on the cusp of a transformative era, with artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs) demonstrating remarkable potential in streamlining clinical documentation, quality measurement, and medical coding. As these technologies mature, forward-thinking healthcare provider organizations are exploring […]

June 19, 2024

Spanish biotech start-up, Reveal Genomics, has announced the launch of a trial evaluating the clinical feasibility of its HER2DX genomic test designed for the diagnosis of HER2+ early-stage breast cancer. The Barcelona-based firm announced the prospective trial (NCT06446882) in collaboration […]

June 18, 2024

Relapse rates in behavioral health treatment are a persistent hurdle. Up to 80% of people with substance use disorders will relapse at some point, causing discouragement for both patients and providers. However, a new weapon is emerging in the fight […]

June 14, 2024

Positron, a molecular imaging medical device company, has signed an exclusive agreement to sell and distribute the NeuSight PET-CT 64 slice scanner in North America. The agreement with Shenyang Intelligent Neuclear Medical Technology, a subsidiary of Neusoft Medical Systems, positions […]

June 13, 2024

The survey results are clear: a resounding 84% of respondents expressed a willingness to participate in HaH monitoring to recover at home rather than remain hospitalized. This preference aligns with the increasing popularity of HaH programs, with over 300 currently […]

June 11, 2024

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Abbott’s Lingo and Libre Rio over-the-counter continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems. These systems are designed for health improvement and type 2 diabetes management and are based on Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre sensing […]

June 10, 2024

pTau217 is a protein biomarker crucial for detecting and tracking Alzheimer’s progression in a simple blood test. This offers a significant advantage over traditional methods like PET scans or cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) testing, which are expensive, invasive, and less accessible. […]

June 6, 2024

Moon Surgical has received clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the commercial version of its Maestro surgical system. The company previously received FDA clearance for a non-commercial version of the system in September 2022. In September […]