Tech & Innovation

Capstan Medical has recently secured $110 million in funding to develop its robotic platform for treating cardiac disease through less invasive heart valve implants. This funding represents one of the largest medtech financing rounds within the robotics sector this year. Capstan's

The COVID-19 pandemic brought about unprecedented changes in many aspects of healthcare, including the treatment of opioid use disorder. One of the most significant changes was the relaxation of regulations around the prescription of buprenorphine, a medication approved by the FDA for treating

The recent proposal by the FDA to ban the use of electric shock devices has sparked a significant debate among autism advocates and the public. This issue is especially pronounced at the Judge Rotenberg Educational Center near Boston, where such devices have been used on students. The prolonged

The wearable technology landscape is on the brink of a significant transformation. As we look forward to 2025, the advancements and trends in this sector promise to redefine how we interact with technology on a daily basis. Reflecting on the progress made in 2024, we can see the foundation being

The year 2024 presented numerous challenges for New Zealand’s digital health sector, overseen by Health New Zealand (Te Whatu Ora) and its Data & Digital division. This sector struggled with significant setbacks, administrative upheaval, and budget cuts, yet there were notable advancements in c

The healthcare industry is on the brink of significant transformation, driven by advancements in technology, a focus on health equity, and the ongoing revolution in telehealth. Chris Frost, MD, the senior vice president, chief medical officer, and chief quality officer at Lifepoint Health, provides