Cardiac wearable maker iRhythm sees ‘nice progress’ in recovering from Q3 challenges

The company reported more than 20% growth in patient registration and improvement in its returned device rate.

By Nick Paul Taylor • Jan. 10, 2023

Apple infringed on AliveCor wearable patents, ITC says in final ruling; import ban suspended

The commission found that Apple has infringed on two AliveCor patents and thereby violated a law that can trigger an import ban.

By Nick Paul Taylor • Jan. 4, 2023

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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.

By MedTech Dive staff

Olympus agrees to $80M takeover of artificial intelligence endoscopy startup Odin Vision

The acquisition gives Olympus control of cloud-based AI systems to help detect and characterize cancerous and precancerous tissues during colonoscopies and gastroscopies.

By Nick Paul Taylor • Dec. 21, 2022

As diabetes technology advances, blood glucose control declines: study

Mexican-American and non-Hispanic Black adults saw the greatest drop as the proportion of patients with glycemic control fell from 29.2% between 1988 and 1994 to 27.5% between 2013 and 2020.

By Nick Paul Taylor • Dec. 21, 2022

Novo Nordisk expands Amalgam Rx insulin app pact, plots integration with other devices

Supported by Novo Nordisk, Amalgam Rx will incorporate and integrate with connected insulin delivery devices, continuous glucose monitors and electronic health records.

By Nick Paul Taylor • Dec. 20, 2022

Click wins FDA breakthrough designation for prescription digital migraine therapy

The designation would give Click Therapeutics expedited review of its preventive treatment for episodic migraine in adults. 

By Nick Paul Taylor • Dec. 19, 2022

Pfizer to partner with Mayo Clinic spinoff on early cardiac amyloidosis detection

Anumana and Pfizer will build an algorithm using ECG data to identify patients who may be at risk of developing the serious heart condition.

By Elise Reuter • Dec. 16, 2022

Masimo links passive health monitors to home stereos amid legal row with Apple

The move integrates the consumer audio brands Masimo bought in April with its wearable health monitors.

By Peter Green • Dec. 15, 2022

Apple locked in court battles with small medtech firms over allegations of stolen technology

AliveCor and Masimo are looking to bar Apple from selling watches that use technology the firms claim they invented.

By Elise Reuter , Nick Paul Taylor • Updated Dec. 13, 2022

FDA outlines benefits and risks of emerging augmented and virtual reality medical devices

AR/VR may increase access to healthcare and make procedures less invasive, but could potentially cause cybersickness and head and neck strain.

By Nick Paul Taylor • Dec. 8, 2022

Apple prevails in AliveCor patent dispute ahead of potential Watch import ban

Patent board ruled that all 30 claims are unpatentable because they are obvious in view of other patents.

By Nick Paul Taylor • Dec. 8, 2022

Stanford’s smart bandages accelerate wound healing in preclinical tests

The bandages deliver electrical stimulation to accelerate wound healing in mice by 25% compared to standard sterile dressings.

By Nick Paul Taylor • Dec. 7, 2022

AI detects prediabetes in CGM data, opening up new use for device: study

By correctly identifying many patients with prediabetes or Type 2 diabetes, researchers say CGMs can be used to prevent the disease. 

By Nick Paul Taylor • Dec. 6, 2022

The 10 biggest medtech stories of 2022

MedTech Dive reporting this year has explored how companies maintained momentum even amid supply shortages and rising inflation rates.

By MedTech Dive staff • Dec. 3, 2022

Eargo raises $32M to fight rivals in over-the-counter hearing aid market

Investment firm takes majority stake, as Eargo faces competition from new rivals including Sony and Bose-partnered Lexie. 

By Nick Paul Taylor • Dec. 1, 2022

UroMems starts clinical trial of smart, automated implant to treat incontinence

The device is designed to improve on products such as Boston Scientific’s AMS 800 by eliminating the need for manual adjustments.

By Nick Paul Taylor • Nov. 30, 2022

GE Healthcare, MediView XR partner to launch augmented reality X-ray imaging system

The companies are pitching the product as a response to physician demand for streamlined workflows and improved ergonomics.

By Nick Paul Taylor • Nov. 30, 2022

Google Health licenses breast cancer detection AI to iCAD

Applying Google’s AI to breast-cancer screening algorithms may alleviate a shortage of trained physicians and enable faster tumor treatment.

By Nick Paul Taylor • Nov. 29, 2022

ResMed closes $1B Medifox buyout to expand software business into Europe

The takeover gives ResMed control of a 700-person operation that offers similar solutions to its existing U.S. brands MatrixCare and Brightree.

By Nick Paul Taylor • Nov. 23, 2022

State AGs urge Apple to protect consumers’ reproductive health data

Apps holding sensitive health data should be required to delete nonessential information and clearly inform consumers what information they share with parties such as law enforcement, the 10 state attorneys general said.

By Rebecca Pifer • Nov. 22, 2022

Apple earbuds show promise as hearing aids in clinical trial

The earbuds performed comparably to hearing aids in terms of speech perception in quiet environments.

By Nick Paul Taylor • Nov. 22, 2022

Health tech companies weigh options to stem cash burn as IPO market sags

Healthcare technology companies are delaying initial share sales as public market stocks and valuations plunge across the sector. Where will they turn in the meantime?

By Sydney Halleman • Updated Nov. 24, 2022

Apple Watch app for monitoring Parkinson’s symptoms earns FDA clearance

The technology has been validated in a clinical trial, positioning h2o to create an app that enables real-time sharing of Parkinson’s symptom data.

By Nick Paul Taylor • Nov. 21, 2022

How wearable devices with skin-like stretchability may pave way for better health tracking

An AI-enabled prototype based on the stretchable technology was more than 95% effective at correctly identifying electrocardiogram signals.

By Nick Paul Taylor • Nov. 21, 2022

AEYE Health wins FDA clearance for AI-powered eye test to expand diabetic screening

Approval is a first step to letting primary care physicians use a hand-held camera backed by AI to diagnose potential diabetic-related sight issues.

By Nick Paul Taylor • Nov. 18, 2022