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Bigfoot links smart insulin pen cap to improved glycemic control in real-world study
Using the system can bring “rapid and durable improvement” in glycemic control for older adults with Type 2 diabetes who use multiple daily injections, researchers found.
By Nick Paul Taylor • June 22, 2023 -
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Owlet receives FDA clearance for prescription pulse oximetry baby sock
Clearance of the new system settles a controversy that began last year when Owl sold a similar pulse oximetry device over the counter, but was ordered to pull it from sale and seek regulatory approval as a medical device.
By Nick Paul Taylor • June 22, 2023 -
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Analysts highlight Masimo’s advantages over Apple, Fitbit ahead of proxy vote
Even as the company faces a battle over its future direction, Stifel analysts said Masimo’s star product could “enhance patient outcomes, optimize care delivery and ‘massively’ reduce costs.”
By Nick Paul Taylor • June 20, 2023 -
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Wrist-worn wearable could detect sickle cell pain episodes
By providing early warning of acute pain episodes caused by sickle cell disease, the device could help patients intervene earlier.
By Nick Paul Taylor • June 16, 2023 -
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OpinionThe importance of trust in AI as a medical device
Building trust with patients, as well as regulators, will be key to the adoption of AI in medical devices and diagnostics, argues Alison Dennis, a London-based partner with law firm Taylor Wessing.
By Alison Dennis • June 15, 2023 -
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Americans’ use of healthcare wearables expanding rapidly, survey says
U.S. consumers doubled their use of wearables between 2020 and 2021, with smartwatches outpacing other devices.
By Susan Kelly • June 14, 2023 -
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Samsung adds heart rhythm notifications to Galaxy Watch to close gap on Apple
The news comes weeks after the FDA granted 510(k) clearance to the new feature, which can be used to detect atrial fibrillation, and positions Samsung to take on other wearable heart monitors from firms including Apple.
By Nick Paul Taylor • June 14, 2023 -
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Huma hails 510(k) clearance as boost to digital health product development
The clearance permits Huma to host digital health tools from multiple creators that support screening, diagnosis, dosing recommendations and clinical decisions.
By Nick Paul Taylor • June 13, 2023 -
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Low-cost, disposable ‘pencil-on-paper’ sensor opens population health opportunities
Designed by the research team that developed the smart diaper, the paper patch could be used to detect cardiopulmonary disease and treat inflammation, or monitor disease outbreaks.
By Nick Paul Taylor • June 7, 2023 -
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Masimo pushes back against activist investor it argues will cause ‘dysfunction and chaos’
Launching a proxy battle for two board seats, Politan Capital says Masimo is underperforming its peers and making misleading public statements.
By Nick Paul Taylor • June 1, 2023 -
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MedTech Europe sets out position on cybersecurity, making case for reliance on MDR
As the number of connected medical devices grows, the industry group argues that Europe’s new medtech regulations should remain “the primary avenue” for medical device cybersecurity.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Updated June 12, 2023 -
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Slump in medtech VC activity continues as inflation keeps investors on the sidelines
Investors struck deals worth $1.8 billion over the first three months of the year, down from $3.0 billion across the start of 2022.
By Nick Paul Taylor • May 25, 2023 -
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Acurable prepares to challenge ResMed for sleep apnea diagnosis market
The company’s device records the sounds of the patient’s respiratory and cardiac functions and monitors blood oxygen levels to assess suspected obstructive sleep apnea.
By Nick Paul Taylor • May 25, 2023 -
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PulseAI algorithm beats Apple Watch software at detecting atrial arrhythmias
In a head-to-head comparison with Apple’s pre-installed software for interpreting ECG data, Pulse AI’s algorithm was better at detecting atrial arrhythmias.
By Nick Paul Taylor • May 23, 2023 -
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FTC moves to strengthen Health Breach Notification Rule’s applicability to digital health apps
Regulators are increasingly leaning on the HBNR to crack down on the sharing of sensitive medical data, and the FTC is looking to strengthen its case.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • May 18, 2023 -
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Rapid AI adoption could cause medical errors, patient harm, WHO warns, urging oversight
Warning that caution is not being exercised with use of artificial intelligence in healthcare, the World Health Organization called for rigorous oversight of the new technology.
By Susan Kelly • May 17, 2023 -
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Diabetes app developers must generate more data on clinical effectiveness, study says
The researchers saw a need for more data on the wider clinical effectiveness of apps in the management of Type 1 diabetes and prediabetes.
By Nick Paul Taylor • May 16, 2023 -
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Google adds image analysis capabilities to generative AI model, enabling dialogues with doctors
The Med-PaLM 2 has the ability to review X-rays and mammograms, write reports about images and respond to follow-up questions from caregivers.
By Nick Paul Taylor • May 11, 2023 -
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Samsung gets FDA clearance for irregular heart notification feature, catching up with Apple and Fitbit
The addition lets Samsung compete with Apple and Fitbit, which can also passively monitor for signs of atrial fibrillation.
By Elise Reuter • May 9, 2023 -
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FDA calls for ‘nimble’ regulation of ChatGPT-like models to avoid being ‘swept up quickly’ by tech
The head of the agency said the models are “ushering in the revolution that many of us were hoping for,” but cautioned that the sector will need to be regulated appropriately.
By Nick Paul Taylor • May 9, 2023 -
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iRhythm says it received DOJ subpoena regarding company’s ‘products and services’
The company’s shares fell more than 5% after the federal government requested documents.
By Nick Paul Taylor • May 5, 2023 -
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Algorithm may help avoid 40% of kidney transplant rejection misdiagnoses: study
The decision-support system “could have important clinical implications for the management and treatment of transplant recipients,” researchers found.
By Nick Paul Taylor • May 5, 2023 -
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Akili shares rise after early data shows video game treatment can improve attention in adults
The company aims to expand its video game-based treatment for ADHD to adults and adolescents.
By Elise Reuter • May 4, 2023 -
Masimo suit against Apple over smartwatch trade secrets ends in mistrial
The medical device maker said it intends to retry the lawsuit, as it awaits a decision from the International Trade Commission on a separate investigation into patent infringement claims against Apple.
By Susan Kelly • May 2, 2023 -
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Amazon closes Halo health tracking unit as wave of tech layoffs continues
As it eliminates 27,000 jobs this year, the tech giant is exiting the wearables sector, and its Halo devices will stop working on Aug. 1.
By Nick Paul Taylor • May 1, 2023
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