Category: INDUSTRY EXPERT ARTICLES

Thakkar writes, "Medical imaging software that is not in synch with vendor upgrades can be vulnerable to hackers. This is why I strongly encourage our customers to start 2023 by migrating to our ImageView software to help close security vulnerabilities." Read on.

The use of computer systems has been considered a strategically distinctive option for the entire transition to digital data management. The gap between the paper-based and the electronic records calls into question how the MedTech industry can ensure the compliant data management. The computer systems enable granular visibility of the enterprise operations and insights beyond the production floor and efficiently adapts to computing requirement peaks and valleys.

Dr Patrick Muck writes " Several players are working to incorporate AI into their care modules. At Viz.ai, where I serve as an advisor, they recently received the first FDA clearance for an AI-powered solution for the detection and triage of suspected AAA. This algorithm leverages AI to automatically search for the presence of a suspected abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) from any computed tomography angiography (CTA) from any scanner in any institution in a hospital network that uses the company’s platform.

Custom, flexible orthotics rely upon natural pain relief, allowing women to forego pharmaceutical intervention – an important concern since the physiology of pregnancy affects the pharmacokinetics of medications used, and certain medications can reach the fetus and cause harm.

Holden writes, "Resilient Lifescience co-founder Charlie Proctor and I became alarmed by the 22% surge in synthetic opioid deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic and set out to leverage our experience in remote patient monitoring and computer science to develop a solution — a wearable medical device designed to detect and reverse opioid overdoses. Read on to learn how Resilient Lifescience is making a difference!

Length of stay is both a direct and indirect factor in efficient and effective hospital operations. However, it may be an even more substantial clinical metric today than hospital administrators, management, and executives realize. The impact can be considerable when ignored or de-prioritized. Read on.

Kelly Snow writes, “With effort, practical solutions, and leadership, I am optimistic we can improve representation in clinical trials, to increase access to and effectiveness of life- saving medications.” Read on:

The newly published report relies on data collected from 44 organizations that employ more than 15,000 technicians, including analysis of more than 4.6 million work orders covering more than $3.4 billion in total service costs.

Kyle Forcier shares the most pressing industry challenges and what device manufacturers can do to ensure greater profitability in the near and long term. Read on.