Digital Health: Page 2
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Neural network matches cardiologists in EKG analysis study
Researchers think the algorithm could improve the triaging of patients.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Jan. 16, 2019
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Walgreens to use Microsoft's cloud, AI platform
The companies also plan to pilot up to 12 store-in-store "digital health corners" to market select healthcare-related hardware and devices.
By Meg Bryant • Jan. 15, 2019
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Medtech therapeutic areas to track in 2019
Cardiovascular health, diabetes and oncology diagnostics are among the products with greatest consumer and investor interest.
By Maria Rachal • Jan. 15, 2019
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Mobile and wearable data increasingly useful to patients, JAMA authors say
Advances in internet-connected consumer devices and personal EHRs mean the systems may finally be poised to to improve patient outcomes, according to recent physician opinions published in JAMA.
By Susan Kelly • Jan. 14, 2019
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Empatica gets FDA clearance for epilepsy monitor in children
The device analyzes motion and physiological signals to detect when the wearer is having a seizure.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Jan. 11, 2019
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Few digital health companies studying impact in high-burden populations, research shows
Only 16 of the more than 100 studies the authors looked at assessed a digital health product's impact on outcomes, and none measured its effect on cost or access to care, according to the report in Health Affairs.
By Meg Bryant • Jan. 10, 2019
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Deep DiveHow AI could shape the health tech landscape in 2019
Highlights include technologies that cut costs and promote patient health, especially in the areas of imaging, diagnostics, predictive analytics and administration.
By Rebecca Pifer • Jan. 10, 2019
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Digital health funding soared to record $8.1B last year
Despite continued surges in deal volume and size, digital health is not yet in a bubble, according to a new Rock Health report.
By Meg Bryant • Jan. 09, 2019
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Skin tracker tech debuts at CES
The next frontier for wearables? Skin health, at least for L'Oréal's mobile-paired My Skin Track pH, which captures small amounts of sweat from pores to read acidity levels.
By Robert Williams • Jan. 09, 2019
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Medical records key to Apple health strategy: report
Establishing itself as the platform for consumers' personal health records will be central to the tech giant's app, services and wearables strategies, according to a new report from research firm CB Insights.
By Susan Kelly • Jan. 09, 2019
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FDA targets De Novo path to shepherd medical software through Pre-Cert
One industry lawyer questioned if the agency's most recent iteration will limit the program's potential by relying on the De Novo pathway, historically used rarely compared to its 510(k) program.
By David Lim • Jan. 08, 2019
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Alphabet's Verily snags $1B in funding round
Leading the pack of investors was private equity firm Silver Lake. The money will go toward strategic partnerships, global business opportunities and potential acquisitions.
By Meg Bryant • Jan. 07, 2019
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Deep DiveWhat's in a connected medical device? Cybersecurity regulators want to know
FDA could require device makers to publicize a software bill of materials as early as the premarket application process to more quickly identify vulnerabilities in the event of a cyberattack.
By Meg Bryant • Jan. 03, 2019
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FDA-backed NESTcc set to publish 2019 RWE strategy
The real-world evidence group is seeking to build on a busy 2018 that saw it team up with Abbott, Johnson & Johnson and other companies.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Jan. 03, 2019
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Regulatory makeovers and international game changers: MedTech Dive's top stories of 2018
Hard looks at cybersecurity and digital health's hot streak also left their mark on the year.
By Maria Rachal • Dec. 22, 2018
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3M completes acquisition of MModal's tech business for $1B
The manufacturer plans to use MModal's cloud-based, conversational AI technology in areas like population health, where 3M is already active.
By Meg Bryant • UPDATED: Feb. 4, 2019 at 9:07 a.m.
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FDA-cleared, wearable blood pressure device hits market
A cuff in the wrist watch band inflates to capture systolic and diastolic pressure.
By Maria Rachal • Dec. 21, 2018
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Walgreens teams up with Alphabet's Verily on medication adherence pilot
The two companies said they are seeking to improve care for those with chronic conditions such as Type 2 diabetes.
By Samantha Liss • Dec. 20, 2018
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Livongo names Cerner's Burke as new CEO
Current CEO Glen Tullman will take the title of executive chairman. Tullman told MedTech Dive in an interview before the move that revenue is set to more than double in 2018 to about $61 million.
By David Lim • Dec. 19, 2018
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Researchers advance 3D-printed, wirelessly-controlled ingestible
The multi-purpose device could spend a month or more in the stomach as a diagnostic tool or drug delivery mechanism.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Dec. 19, 2018
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Fitbit updates smartwatches with new OS, more apps, developer tools
The wearables company has been upping its game in the health sector this year with its acquisition of Twine Health and the launch of Fitbit Care, which combines coaching and virtual care to help people manage chronic conditions.
By Meg Bryant • Dec. 18, 2018
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Medtronic wins FDA OK for InterStim smart programmer
The device giant also got its Navion stent graft system to be included in an aneurysm repair study with Aortica software.
By Susan Kelly • Dec. 18, 2018
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Novartis, Pear move digital schizophrenia drug into Phase 2
The trial will assess whether behavior therapy software can improve the symptoms of people with schizophrenia.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Dec. 18, 2018
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SponsoredThe profit equation: Using analytics to solve for growth in medtech
Why analytics is key to optimizing operations and commercial spend for medtech companies.
By Bhargav Mantha
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Nonprofit gets boost to realize automated insulin delivery app
The software is meant to work with multiple insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring devices and will be designed for the iOS App Store as an FDA-regulated mobile application, said diabetes technology nonprofit Tidepool.
By Susan Kelly • Dec. 17, 2018