Medical Technology

Company eyes FDA clearance for expanding use of real-time navigation technology

Having a DCES on staff helps, but virtual options are also effective

2,000 consumers offered their feedback on medical devices. Here are the findings.

Phillips Medisize announces its new TheraVolt connectors, enhancing EP device performance and integration for advanced cardiac treatments like pulsed field ablation.

Stanford Medicine pilots AI-powered software helping clinicians query patient records, accelerate chart review and automate administrative decisions.

Wolters Kluwer’s new report reveals high hopes for generative AI across health care, but few organizations have the policies, training or infrastructure to make it work.

Key considerations around selecting the right network partner include what the partner will do with the data, the interoperability partner’s experience and expertise, the quality and the usability of the data it will deliver, and the partner’s financial strength.

Reports will assess providers' capabilities in digital engineering, product development, regulatory compliance, and post-market digital services, with a focus on addressing key challenges such as data interoperability and cybersecurity.

Multi-cancer early detection screenings could get coverage, once approved by FDA.

The selected startups represent the top 4% of nearly 1,500 applicants from around the globe and will participate in MTI’s flagship four-month program focused on de-risking innovation and fast-tracking market access in the U.S.

Openwater's portable stroke detection tool enhances EMS capabilities, improving rapid diagnosis and treatment for severe strokes in emergency settings.

Guardant Health's Shield multi-cancer screening test detects multiple cancer types with a single blood draw, promising early diagnosis for various cancers.

BiVACOR's magnetic artificial heart gains FDA Breakthrough Device status, promising a revolutionary solution for severe heart failure patients.

Reflow Medical's Spur Stent System gains FDA clearance, offering treatment options for chronic limb-threatening ischemia with its retrievable design.

Moximed initiates a trial for its MISHA Knee System, an alternative treatment for knee osteoarthritis, promising pain relief and improved mobility.

Cloud computing can transform medical practices by offering cost-effective, scalable solutions while ensuring HIPAA compliance and enhancing patient care.

Leveraging intelligent automation to streamline workflows, reduce errors and elevate patient outcomes.

Physicians' involvement in technology design enhances care delivery, reduces friction, and builds trust, leading to better patient outcomes and efficient health systems.

GlobalData report says hospitals may be accelerating purchases of certain medical devices

Tenovi's new blood pressure monitor enhances stroke prevention by enabling early detection of hypertension and irregular heartbeats through remote patient monitoring.

Aptar Digital Health and AstraZeneca collaborate to revolutionize chronic kidney disease detection using AI algorithms in eye exams, enhancing early diagnosis.

Medtronic announces a diabetes business spinoff to enhance focus on growth areas, aiming for improved financial performance and shareholder value.

ReGelTec's HYDRAFIL System offers a minimally invasive treatment for chronic low back pain, promising significant pain relief and improved function.

Atia Vision's OmniVu lens system promises a breakthrough in cataract surgery with enhanced vision restoration.

U.S. tariffs are disrupting European medtech growth, forcing firms to adapt supply chains and prioritize cost optimization amid rising challenges and uncertainties.

Fujirebio Diagnostics’ test, which received 510k clearance Friday, will “assist physicians and patients to obtain an AD diagnosis in early stages of the disease.”

The VivAer procedure offers lasting relief for nasal obstruction, transforming NAO treatment with its minimally invasive approach and impressive results.

Consider these six proven ways physicians and other clinicians can lower costs and improve quality of care.

Medtech CEO warns senate that tariffs could undermine health care and innovation

Synchron integrates brain-computer interface technology with Apple devices, enabling thought-controlled access for individuals with motor impairments.