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Innovation, Medical Devices

First surgeries testing rotator cuff augmentation implant carried out in Florida

November 29, 2023

Via: Medical Device Network

The first surgeries testing an implant system designed to protect injured tendons have been successfully carried out at a Florida hospital ahead of the implants US rollout. Anika Therapeutics’ Integrity implant system is described as a hyaluronic acid-based scaffold with […]


Innovation, Med Tech

Majority of Americans Believe AI Can Revolutionize Healthcare in 2024

November 22, 2023

Via: HitConsultant

Addressing perceived obstacles to the adoption of AI is crucial for building consumer confidence. While a majority of Americans express optimism about AI, there are still challenges to overcome. Individuals skeptical of the technology believe that providing more evidence of […]


Innovation, Medical Devices

New MedTech Europe manifesto calls for stronger systems across Europe

November 17, 2023

Via: Medical Device Network

AEuropean trade association for the medical device industry has published its 2024-2029 manifesto calling for patient-centric approaches and better industry resilience in the face of pandemics. MedTech Europe has published its manifesto for the European Union’s next five-year political cycle, […]


Regulatory

Senate subcommittee signals support for permanent telehealth flexibilities

November 15, 2023

Via: Healthcare Dive

Lawmakers showed bipartisan support for making pandemic-era telehealth flexibilities permanent in Medicare during a Senate subcommittee hearing on Tuesday. But witnesses noted Congress shouldn’t wait to address the temporary accommodations — some of which expire at the end of next […]


Innovation, Med Tech

Edge Computing’s Role in Shaping the Future of Wearable Healthcare

November 15, 2023

Via: HitConsultant

Remote patient monitoring (RPM) has become an integral part of modern healthcare, utilizing wearable devices to track patients’ conditions outside the clinic or hospital setting. Devices like these collect critical information from patients, such as their heart rate, activity levels, […]


Innovation, Med Tech

Virtual and augmented reality: the leading companies in AR-guided surgical navigation revealed

November 14, 2023

Via: Medical Device Network

According to GlobalData’s Technology Foresights, which uses over 155,000 patents to analyze innovation intensity for the medical devices industry, there are 30+ innovation areas that will shape the future of the industry. AR-guided surgical navigation is a key innovation area […]


Innovation, Medical Devices

Leading innovators in ultrasonic nebulizers for the medical devices industry

November 14, 2023

Via: Medical Device Network

However, not all innovations are equal and nor do they follow a constant upward trend. Instead, their evolution takes the form of an S-shaped curve that reflects their typical lifecycle from early emergence to accelerating adoption, before finally stabilizing and […]


Innovation, Medical Devices

In-Ear Wearable Measures Blood Flow to the Head for Long COVID POTS

November 13, 2023

Via: HitConsultant

Numerous individuals grappling with conditions such as long COVID, POTS, and ME/CFS experience symptoms resulting from diminished blood flow to the brain upon assuming an upright position. Despite being theoretically recognized, substantiating this phenomenon experimentally has proven challenging until recently. […]


Innovation, Med Tech

Unlocking Healthcare Data with the Power of AI

November 13, 2023

Via: Health IT Answers

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries across the board, and healthcare is no exception. Chatbots, predictive algorithms, robotic process automation – the hype around these emerging technologies promises a revolution in how hospitals deliver care. AI holds enormous potential to […]


Innovation, Medical Devices

Artificial intelligence in the medical devices industry set for rapid growth

November 9, 2023

Via: Medical Device Network

Artificial intelligence (AI) has increasingly been permeating many industries in the last few years, and among them is the medical devices industry. Like in many other industries, AI is particularly useful in accelerating the process of time-intensive and resource-intensive tasks, […]


Innovation, Med Tech

The Role of AI in Medical Imaging Diagnostics

November 9, 2023

Via: Health IT Answers

Like other aspects of modern society, AI (Artificial Intelligence) dominates conversations in the medical field. Its current and future benefits for healthcare professionals are remarkable and, for patients, potentially lifesaving. AI in medical imaging diagnostics is changing the future of […]


Innovation, Med Tech

What does Biden’s executive order mean for worldwide AI regulation?

November 8, 2023

Via: Medical Device Network

On October 30, 2023, the Biden administration released the most comprehensive set of rules and guidelines surrounding AI regulation the US has ever seen. The executive order highlights the US sentiment towards AI, but it presents a fragmented approach with […]


Regulatory

New California Law Offers Fresh Protection From Steep Ambulance Bills

November 7, 2023

Via: Kaiser Health News

Last year, Jennifer Reisz’s college-age daughter, Megan, was kicked in the chest multiple times by the family’s horse. Megan fell to the ground, unable to move or speak. Though she was alone, her Apple Watch detected her distress and called […]


Innovation, Med Tech

Improving Patient Outcomes with an Innovative Approach to Data

November 1, 2023

Via: Health IT Answers

Valuable insights are buried inside the massive quantities of data collected in various healthcare settings, but extracting those insights is often challenging and resource-intensive for health systems and hospitals. At the same time, the need for insights from data has […]


Regulatory

US issues executive order for AI regulation in healthcare

October 31, 2023

Via: Medical Device Network

Apresidential executive order aimed at establishing a new set of guidelines and intended regulations for Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been issued by the United States government. The Joe Biden administration on 30 October released what it describes as a new […]


News

Tracking healthcare data breaches

October 31, 2023

Via: Healthcare Dive

Healthcare data breaches are on the rise as companies increasingly use digital services to store sensitive patient material. In healthcare, cyberattacks have outpaced other industries as criminals seize the opportunity to exploit system vulnerabilities in pursuit of a trove of […]


Innovation, Medical Devices

Increasing Access to Robotic Surgery

October 30, 2023

Via: Health IT Answers

A growing body of research positions surgical robots as game-changing for patients and surgeons. These high-tech machines can handle highly precise procedures on delicate body parts. Surgical professionals like the technology because it allows them to work more accurately with […]


Innovation, Medical Devices

How Wearable Technology Could Revolutionize Breast Cancer Care

October 24, 2023

Via: Health IT Answers

Cutting-edge wearable technology is the future of the healthcare industry. These devices can detect early signs of cancer in minutes and alert providers in real time — all from the comfort of the patient’s home. They may permanently revolutionize breast […]


Innovation, Med Tech

Balancing Innovation and Ethics in AI Healthcare Applications

October 23, 2023

Via: Medical Device Network

One of the sectors that uses artificial intelligence (AI) the most is the healthcare sector. AI makes it possible to monitor enormous amounts of data, look for patterns and trends and improve speed and accuracy in applications such as patient […]


Innovation, Med Tech

Digital infrastructure needed for long-term AI adoption in medical imaging

October 19, 2023

Via: Medical Device Network

At the ongoing Med-Tech World 2023 conference in Valletta, Malta, panellists say data integration and digital foundations are key for AI medical imaging growth. Artificial intelligence (AI) is making waves in medical imaging, but experts say the foundations are not […]