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![Safeguarding medical technology against cyberattacks]()
Safeguarding medical technology against cyberattacks
In the wake of serious data breaches and hacks targeting hospitals, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in collaboration with Mitre, has released a new to help organisations prepare...
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![AI in med tech: how should it be regulated?]()
AI in med tech: how should it be regulated?
In May, the FDA approved an innovative AI-driven algorithm to support clinical decision-making at the point of care. But, regulatory standards are only in the early stages, with FDA head...
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![The top ten medical device companies by market share in 2018]()
The top ten medical device companies by market share in 2018
Despite it being a highly fragmented industry, the ten biggest medical device companies account for approximately 40% of all sales in a market estimated to be valued at $515.16bn in...
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![Lancor Scientific: transforming cancer screening with blockchain]()
Lancor Scientific: transforming cancer screening with blockchain
In pursuit of its goal of making cancer screening available to everyone, Lancor Scientific has combined quantum physics-based testing methods with a blockchain platform secured by virtual currency where patients...
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![February’s top news stories]()
February’s top news stories
J&J, through its subsidiary Ethicon, has signed a definitive agreement to buy surgical robotics maker Auris Health for around $3.4bn, and Google has partnered with its sister company Verily to...
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![How have exoskeletons evolved? Find out in the latest issue of Medical Technology]()
How have exoskeletons evolved? Find out in the latest issue of Medical Technology
In this issue: beyond BMI, the evolution of exoskeletons, making robotic surgery safe, transforming cancer screening with blockchain, and much more.
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![Medical technologies to fight air pollution in our cities]()
Medical technologies to fight air pollution in our cities
Air pollution is a serious health concern in many parts of the world, from Delhi to London. But can personal medical devices play a part in mitigating the effects of...
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![Beyond BMI: Bioelectrical impedance analysis]()
Beyond BMI: Bioelectrical impedance analysis
Body composition monitoring is a familiar concept to anyone who has ever had their BMI tested. In such scenarios, BMI testing will give a reasonably accurate sense of weight and...
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![Q&A | EU MDR: What does it mean for the medical device industry?]()
Q&A | EU MDR: What does it mean for the medical device industry?
The new EU MDR raises a lot of uncertainty and concerns for manufacturers. Kim Trautman, NSF International executive vice-president, talks about the challenges for the industry and how these can...
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![Detecting language problems: a tech-assisted vision for earlier diagnosis]()
Detecting language problems: a tech-assisted vision for earlier diagnosis
A team at San Diego State University is using advanced computerised comprehension tasks to detect language problems in children. Using the program, the team has been able to spot problems...
