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Fresenius to develop AI models for dialysis care with new database of over 540,000 patients
The company said the project is “the largest multinational, longitudinal database of its kind.”
By Nick Paul Taylor • Oct. 30, 2023 -
Masimo prevails against Apple in USITC patent investigation
The patent dispute over pulse oximetry functions could result in a ban on imports of some Apple Watches.
By Susan Kelly • Oct. 27, 2023 -
Trendline
Medical device industry continues to turn to AI
While the industry continues to embrace artificial intelligence, there are still questions about how the new technologies need to be regulated and if they are effective.
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GE HealthCare’s imaging AI will become ‘increasingly meaningful’ to growth: Moody’s
Even if modestly accretive, AI could support longer-term revenue targets at GE HealthCare and its competitors, Moody’s analysts wrote.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Oct. 27, 2023 -
5 takeaways from the FDA’s updated list of cleared AI/ML medical devices
The agency recently added 171 new devices to its list, with radiology once again accounting for the most authorizations.
By Elise Reuter • Oct. 24, 2023 -
Anumana names Boston Scientific veteran Maulik Nanavaty as CEO
Nanavaty has taken up the post after spending 18 years at Boston Scientific, where he held senior roles in interventional cardiology and neuromodulation.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Oct. 20, 2023 -
FDA finalizes COVID-era guidance, extending flexibility for some remote monitoring devices
The agency shortened its list of devices that can continue to undergo limited modifications without 510(k) filings.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Oct. 19, 2023 -
Siemens Healthineers partners to improve tuberculosis screening using AI
The company will work with the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, providing free licenses and helping to integrate AI-enabled processes into clinicians’ workflows.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Oct. 18, 2023 -
The MedTech Conference
FDA to establish digital health advisory committee
The agency is seeking advisers to help it understand the benefits, risks and outcomes associated with digital technologies.
By Elise Reuter • Oct. 12, 2023 -
The MedTech Conference
AdvaMed elevates digital health center to division, names board
The new division will focus on four core policy priorities under Chair Taha Kass-Hout, chief technology officer at GE HealthCare.
By Susan Kelly • Oct. 10, 2023 -
Samsung, b.well partner to collect health data on Galaxy smartphones
Users will also be able to schedule appointments with select providers — including Walgreens, ThedaCare, Lee Health and Rise Health — through the Samsung Health app.
By Emily Olsen • Oct. 10, 2023 -
The MedTech Conference
Clinicians ‘love yet fear’ AI, say medtech leaders
Stryker, Siemens Healthineers and Google execs said at the MedTech Conference that digital technology can help with patient care, but healthcare professionals also worry about it taking their jobs.
By Elise Reuter • Oct. 10, 2023 -
Q&A
GE HealthCare imaging CEO Jan Makela talks Mayo Clinic partnership
GE and Mayo Clinic plan to collaborate on imaging, artificial intelligence and cancer treatment.
By Elise Reuter • Oct. 6, 2023 -
Generative AI matches accuracy, quality of radiologist reports in study
Artificial intelligence models could provide timely alerts and help with image interpretation in life-threatening situations, Northwestern University researchers said.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Oct. 6, 2023 -
Duke researchers find app improves autism screening in NIH-funded study
Participants who screened positive for autism had a nearly 41% probability of being diagnosed with the condition.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Oct. 4, 2023 -
Sponsored by Esper
Healthtech companies dealing with complex device fleets, new report finds
Four ways HealthTech companies are using modern solutions to manage their mission-critical devices.
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Medtronic receives CE mark for CGM sensor, boosting challenge to Abbott and Dexcom
Medtronic has made the sensor smaller and eliminated the need for fingersticks to calibrate the device, bringing a challenger to market leaders Abbott and Dexcom.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Sept. 25, 2023 -
Sponsored by Shyft Global Services
How can medical device OEMs support the circular economy?
Discover how medical device OEMs can be part of the circular economy for a more sustainable future.
Sept. 25, 2023 -
Is bigger better? McKinsey predicts the return of large medtech mergers
The analysts argue that pressure to improve margins and become the partner of choice to hospitals favors large deals.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Sept. 22, 2023 -
CMS leader defends breakthrough device reimbursement proposal at House hearing
Dora Hughes made the case for restricting the Transitional Coverage for Emerging Technologies pathway to five reviews a year.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Sept. 20, 2023 -
Gates Foundation grants GE HealthCare $44M for AI ultrasound tech
The money will go to subsidiary Caption Health to make AI tools to help with maternal care and pediatric lung health.
By Elise Reuter • Sept. 19, 2023 -
Beacon Biosignals receives FDA clearance for sleep tracking headband
The company’s at-home device, the Dreem 3S, has six EEG electrodes to capture brain activity.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Sept. 18, 2023 -
GE HealthCare partners with Mayo Clinic to accelerate work on imaging and AI
The organizations will collaborate on the application of AI to MRI and the automation of diagnostic and interventional ultrasound.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Sept. 15, 2023 -
Akili cuts 40% of workforce, plans shift to non-prescription model
The digital therapeutics company expects to extend its cash runway into 2025 with the changes.
By Elise Reuter • Sept. 13, 2023 -
Study suggests AI could provide second reading of mammograms
In a separate commentary, researchers described the study as launching “the arrival of prospective trials of AI in the breast screening setting.”
By Elise Reuter • Sept. 12, 2023 -
Q&A
Intuitive’s Tony Jarc on how AI is improving robotic surgery
The company aims to help surgeons achieve better results for patients and hospitals.
By Susan Kelly • Sept. 8, 2023