Search Tag: Medical Devices
2023 25 Oct
A device for conducting Clinical Breast Examinations (CBE) has been developed. The manipulator, designed by a team at the University of Bristol and based at the Bristol Robotics Laboratory, can apply precise forces similar to those used by human examiners and is equipped with sensor technology that allows it to detect lumps. Safe electronic...Read more
2023 22 May
Stephen Gilbert, Professor for Medical Device Regulatory Science at the Else Kröner Fresenius Center for Digital Health at Dresden University of Technology, spoke to HealthManagement about the need for improved and balanced regulation of medical devices and artificial intelligence, and what can be expected in the future. What is your stand...Read more
2022 11 Apr
RSIP Vision Presents New AI Tool for Prostate MRI Analysis to Support PI-RADS Scoring Innovative technology performs automatic segmentation and lesion detection in prostate MRI scans to assist in PI-RADS scoring for prostate cancer management. RSIP Vision , an experienced leader in driving innovation for medical imaging through advanced Artificial...Read more
2021 02 Nov
The countdown is on for the relaunch of the in-person version of the world-leading trade fair MEDICA at Messe Düsseldorf (running from 15 – 18 November 2021). Once again, there are many healthcare start-ups among the exhibitors, who number over 2,900 from a total of 70 countries. MEDICA has developed into an international central meeting point for...Read more
2021 06 Feb
A new type of biodegradable airway stent has been developed at ETH Zurich using 3D printing with more advanced characteristics than existing technologies. You might also like: Overcoming ‘Injectability Bottleneck’ With New Syringe Airway stents, usually metal or silicone, are implanted through a surgical procedure to ensure sufficient...Read more
2020 06 Sep
A recent report from McKinsey looks into the challenges manufacturers and suppliers of medtech products have been facing since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. You might also like: Through Crisis to Better Healthcare With demand for such products, e.g. isolation gowns, nasal swabs, or masks, soaring beyond any expected peaks,...Read more
2020 26 Aug
In an article published in Advanced Healthcare Materials (Jayaprakash et al. 2020), MIT researchers describe the development of a simple, low-cost technology for subcutaneous injection of high-concentration drugs. You might also like: Benefits of ‘Lean Lab’ – Experience from MIT The technology comes in the form of a new...Read more
2020 06 Apr
As COVID-19 is casting a dark shadow over people’s health, healthcare providers around the world are fighting relentlessly against the virus. We salute all medical staff for their valiant efforts to save patients’ lives and battle the outbreak. As China’s leading medical devices and solutions provider, we have been the main force ever since the epidemic...Read more
2020 15 Jan
An overview of Human Factors Engineering (HFE), a multidisciplinary science in which human behaviour, capacities, and engineering principles are used to explore why errors occur, and how the likelihood of preventable harm could be reduced. What Do We Know About Medical Device Errors in Critical Care? Adverse events and errors are frequent...Read more
2021 17 Jun
CMEF INDONESIA 2020 POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19 HEALTH CONCERNS NEW DATES 17-19 JUNE, 2021 Find CMEF on Social Media Read more
2019 10 Sep
Disaster mitigation, response and recovery should form part of an organisation's governance process. For health systems and hospitals, in particular, they have to be always prepared for power outages and other disruptive events caused by severe storms and other natural disasters. You might also like: Earthquakes and Climate Change - Hospitals...Read more
2019 28 May
Global medical technology company Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc., today announced a global rebrand as Hillrom™ with an updated brand promise of Advancing Connected Care™. "With our rapid advancements in digital health and connected care, we are extending our physical healthcare environment solutions to the digital space," said President and CEO John Groetelaars....Read more
2019 22 May
Denise Anderson, President of the Health Information Sharing and Analysis Center (H-ISAC), spoke to HealthManagement.org about this growing global organisation’s aim to fight cyber threats through cooperation among healthcare stakeholders. H-ISAC aims to foster trust and cooperation amongst members with the objective of achieving...Read more
2019 22 May
An overview of the application of personalised medicine in cardiology and the potential benefits it offers for improved cardiovascular care. The term “personalised medicine” was first introduced in the late 1990s. The Council of Advisors on Science and Technology of USA defined personalised medicine as “the tailoring of medical treatment...Read more
2019 27 Mar
Siemens Healthineers and Heart Center in Portugal partner for improved care continuum Red Cross Hospital in Lisbon opens one of the most modern heart centres in Portugal Siemens Healthineers will provide a digital service solution including clinical workflow design, management of the medical equipment and strategic consulting...Read more
2018 04 Dec
Radiology and medical imaging is continuously experiencing rapid enhancements including quality of patient care as a result of uncovering new aspects of the vast potential of artificial intelligence implementation in clinical practice. As more hospital medical imaging equipment connects to the internet, cyberattacks and malicious software vulnerabilities...Read more