Category: Med Tech

May 31, 2023

PD Neurotechnology has published results from new studies analysing the performance of its wearable device for Parkinson’s disease monitoring. PDMonitor is one of five devices recommended by NICE for the monitoring of Parkinson’s in January 2023. Worn on each limb […]

May 22, 2023

Powered instruments and accessories are essential tools for orthopaedic surgeons, who use them to cut, fixate, and dissect bone in a wide range of procedures. Bone saws are instrumental in joint replacements, osteotomies, and arthroplasties, for example. Meanwhile, in fracture […]

May 18, 2023

Medical device companies have had to rapidly adopt emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) to accommodate the lack of in-person visitations during the Covid-19 pandemic. GlobalData forecasts that medical device companies’ spending on AI is set to witness a […]

May 17, 2023

As the artificial intelligence train barrels on with no signs of slowing down — some studies have even predicted that AI will grow by more than 37% per year between now and 2030 — the World Health Organization (WHO) has […]

May 16, 2023

According to Grand View Research, the global artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare market size was valued at USD 15.4 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 37.5% from 2023 to 2030, to […]

May 16, 2023

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for Globus Medical’s REFLECT Scoliosis Correction System. Claimed to be the company’s first humanitarian device, REFLECT is intended for the correction of progressive scoliosis in young patients and preserve motion, […]

May 4, 2023

To the observant onlooker, data is everywhere. From spending habits to hospital visits, humans are walking treasure troves of information. As technology has exponentially improved in the last 20 years, so has the collection of data. In 2010, a mere […]

April 27, 2023

I was pleased with the robust turnout at HIMSS this year; it does seem like the healthcare industry is making up for the lost time from the pandemic. The topics that dominated the conference included teasing out the nuanced approach […]

April 24, 2023

The Covid-19 pandemic pushed the healthcare industry toward rapid digitalisation, with the rise of telehealth, telepresence systems, remote diagnostics, predictive AI, and wearable technology now changing the way healthcare is delivered and improving patient outcomes. Emerging technologies such as AR […]

April 17, 2023

Think of your favorite app. Odds are, it’s user-friendly, intuitive and brings joy to your life. Now, consider health benefits. Whether you’re a benefits administrator or an individual who uses them, the benefits in question likely come from several companies […]

April 7, 2023

Hospitals are increasingly motivated to drive digital transformation in order to improve patient outcomes, reduce costs, meet regulatory requirements and stay competitive. Additionally, digital transformation can support medical research and drive innovation in healthcare, as well as generate new revenue […]

April 6, 2023

Collectively rare diseases are anything but rare – they impact 30 million people in the US and ten times that amount globally. And 1 in 3 children suffering from a rare disease will not survive beyond the age of five. […]

April 4, 2023

For many years, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and natural language processing (NLP) had a reputation in the biopharmaceutical industry as flashy buzzwords, with little concrete evidence to back up their promise. Over time, this lack of understanding has […]

April 4, 2023

There’s no denying that Q1 2023’s economic conditions, bank scares, and regulatory changes have digital health startups of all sizes nervous, whether they’re trying to raise their next funding round or waiting for the right time to exit. The following […]

March 30, 2023

The adoption of virtual health has increased dramatically since March 2020, with 150 million telehealth claims in less than two years. Like other revolutionary innovations throughout history, healthcare innovation is necessitated by time — and unmet needs. So many struggled […]

March 28, 2023

Enterprise-level healthcare is a massive business sector with seemingly infinite moving parts. With patients’ lives at stake, liability is huge, leaving little room for error. Yet human error is common in healthcare, and minor mistakes can cost millions in legal […]

March 23, 2023

Healthmark Industries Launches New Program Expanding its PPE Accessory Line to Help Alleviate Child Anxiety in the Hospital Environment Healthmark Industries (@HmarkNews) is delighted to introduce the Healthmark + Avanti Hospital Décor Program expanding its Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) accessory […]

March 22, 2023

Healthcare providers are under pressure to address the growing issue of substance use disorders. Spurred on by factors such as the Covid-19 pandemic, geopolitical tensions, and a fluctuating macroeconomic environment, GlobalData forecasts that by 2028, total prevalent cases in the […]

March 14, 2023

The world we live in is becoming increasingly integrated, and as it does, the amount of data also increases. It is estimated that 2.5 quintillion bytes – that’s 2,500,00,00,000 million, for perspective – are created, captured, and shared every day, […]

March 14, 2023

As the healthcare industry continues to evolve and transform with providers facing increasing financial burdens and dynamic patient expectations, Signify Research has had the opportunity to speak to 100s of C-suite health IT executives and departmental decision-makers. Our conversations with […]