Justice scale, healthcare, cost

IBM Sells Watson Health to Private Investment Company

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

…cloud and AI strategy,” said Tom Rosamilia, senior vice president of IBM Software, in a company press release. “IBM remains committed to Watson, our broader AI business, and to the…

…cloud and AI strategy,” said Tom Rosamilia, senior vice president of IBM Software, in a company press release. “IBM remains committed to Watson, our broader AI business, and to the…

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Ames Gross, Pacific Bridge Medical
Ameing for Asia

Medical 3-D Printing Update in Asia

By Ames Gross

…3-D printing companies to choose Singapore as the best destination for research and development. In 2018, Evonik Industries, Germany’s second largest chemicals company, announced its plan to open a 3-D…

…3-D printing companies to choose Singapore as the best destination for research and development. In 2018, Evonik Industries, Germany’s second largest chemicals company, announced its plan to open a 3-D…

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Medtech, innovation

What Do BBQ Lighters and Microneedles Have in Common? An E-Patch for Improved Vaccine Delivery

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

…of a study on the device’s development and operation. About the size of a pen, the idea for the internal components of the battery-free handheld device came from observing how…

…of a study on the device’s development and operation. About the size of a pen, the idea for the internal components of the battery-free handheld device came from observing how…

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Alert

Cybersecurity Attacks Once Again Top ECRI’s Annual Health Technology Hazards List

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

…when they do. ECRI’s new guidance can help leaders be better prepared to protect their facilities and keep patients safe.” COVID-19 introduced a host of new risks and hazards and…

…when they do. ECRI’s new guidance can help leaders be better prepared to protect their facilities and keep patients safe.” COVID-19 introduced a host of new risks and hazards and…

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Ajay Panwar, Medtronic
MEDdesign

The Power of Artificial Intelligence in the Medical Field

By Ajay Panwar

…extremely complex data may open up new avenues for tailoring drugs to a person’s genetic composition. Dermatology and Ophthalmology Every year, the quality of cell phone cameras improves, and they…

…extremely complex data may open up new avenues for tailoring drugs to a person’s genetic composition. Dermatology and Ophthalmology Every year, the quality of cell phone cameras improves, and they…

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Loftware, PRISYM ID

Loftware Acquires PRISYM ID, Expands Enterprise Labeling Solutions for Medical Device and Pharmaceutical Companies

By Loftware, Inc.

…to these strategic markets. The platform empowers companies to optimize continuity, improve agility and enable traceability as they’re faced with new and ensuing challenges around today’s complex supply chain, which…

…to these strategic markets. The platform empowers companies to optimize continuity, improve agility and enable traceability as they’re faced with new and ensuing challenges around today’s complex supply chain, which…

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Justice scale, healthcare, cost

U.S. General Surgery Market Perseveres Despite COVID

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

…devices market remained resilient,” states Brian Hicks, senior analyst of medical devices at GlobalData in a news release. “Unlike before, policies regarding elective procedure cancellations were more often made at…

…devices market remained resilient,” states Brian Hicks, senior analyst of medical devices at GlobalData in a news release. “Unlike before, policies regarding elective procedure cancellations were more often made at…

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Brian Stallard, AAMI
Soapbox

2021 Highlights Cybersecurity Threats for Medical Devices, Vaccines and Healthcare Personnel

By Brian Stallard

…of those devices/systems,” wrote Stephen Grimes, principal consultant at Strategic Healthcare Technology Associates in Swampscott, MA, and Axel Wirth, chief security strategist at MedCrypt. In an open-access commentary published in…

…of those devices/systems,” wrote Stephen Grimes, principal consultant at Strategic Healthcare Technology Associates in Swampscott, MA, and Axel Wirth, chief security strategist at MedCrypt. In an open-access commentary published in…

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Stryker

Stryker to Acquire Digital Care Platform Vocera Communications for Nearly $3 Billion

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

…ability to securely enable remote communication between patients and their families, complements Stryker’s Advanced Digital Healthcare offerings,” according to a Vocera press release. “The combined business will further advance Stryker’s…

…ability to securely enable remote communication between patients and their families, complements Stryker’s Advanced Digital Healthcare offerings,” according to a Vocera press release. “The combined business will further advance Stryker’s…

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FDA

One Death, Six Complaints: Covidien Recalls Puritan Ventilators Due to Manufacturing Error

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

…hypercarbia, hypoxemia, neurological injury or death. Although the Class I recall only affects 135 devices in the United States, six complaints have been filed and one death has been reported…

…hypercarbia, hypoxemia, neurological injury or death. Although the Class I recall only affects 135 devices in the United States, six complaints have been filed and one death has been reported…

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