Research

Big Data pushing democratization of healthcare, but barriers remain

Obstacles include accessibility, data quality and physician burnout, according to Stanford Medicine's 2018 Health Trends Report.

By Meg Bryant • Dec. 14, 2018

NIH completes enrollment in huge adolescent neuroimaging study

Researchers will use fMRI to monitor neurological changes in nearly 12,000 children over the next 10 years.

By Nick Paul Taylor • Dec. 04, 2018

Dive Awards

The MedTech Dive Awards of 2018

The awards recognize the industry's top disruptors and newsmakers. These officials and companies are shaking up the medical technology sector and shaping the future.

By MedTech Dive Team

NIST takes early step toward bringing photonic chips into healthcare

The technology opens up new avenues for research by transmitting data via light waves, not electric current.

By Nick Paul Taylor • Nov. 29, 2018

Metagenomic sequencing shows promise in diagnosing airway infections

The test zeroed in on causative pathogens in lower respiratory tract infections, which are the leading cause of infectious disease-related deaths globally yet have been notoriously challenging to diagnose.

By Nick Paul Taylor • Nov. 28, 2018

ECRI launches clinical guidelines site to replace resource HHS shuttered

The new portal will include "expertly vetted, evidence-based guideline briefs and scorecards" for the healthcare community, according to the Pennsylvania-based nonprofit group.

By Rebecca Pifer • Nov. 21, 2018

Medtronic aneurysm repair device proves durable in complex cases

Three-year registry data showed a high percentage of patients were free from aneurysm-related mortality after receiving the Heli-FX EndoAnchor system.

By Susan Kelly • Nov. 19, 2018

With technology foundation solidified, Johnson & Johnson's attention turns to what's next

Though advanced in its technical capabilities, J&J has weighed the merits of build versus buy when it comes technologies like AI.

By Naomi Eide • Nov. 16, 2018

FDA plans to waive informed consent for some clinical trials

The change would enable sponsors to run certain minimal-risk studies without gaining consent from participants.

By Nick Paul Taylor • Nov. 14, 2018

Reports: Amazon to split HQ2 between NYC, Northern Virginia

The news comes days after word spread that three cities were in late-stage talks to win the much-anticipated HQ2.

By Chris Teale • Nov. 06, 2018

3 cities in 'late-stage' talks to win Amazon HQ2

Reports suggest the winning location could end up in Dallas, New York or Arlington County, VA — but Amazon remains tight-lipped.

By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 05, 2018

CHIME's Most Wired survey highlights progress, gaps in health IT adoption

Healthcare organizations report high use of EHRs by clinical staff, but note many can't access them using mobile applications.

By Meg Bryant • Nov. 02, 2018

Samsam ransomware continues to target hospitals

Of 67 SamSam attacks this year, roughly one-fourth involved healthcare organizations, according to cybersecurity firm Symantec.

By Meg Bryant • Nov. 01, 2018

It's not just providers. Payers also have wide gap in prices, report finds

The priciest payer in Massachusetts costs about 13% more on average than the cheapest major payer, the National Bureau of Economic Research found. 

By Les Masterson • Oct. 31, 2018

Anthem hires former Google search chief to lead AI efforts

Udi Manber's resume includes stints at Amazon, Yahoo and a Bay Area NIH research and development center.

By Meg Bryant • Oct. 26, 2018

MIT plans $1B computing college, AI research effort

The new college will explore and promote AI's use in non-technology disciplines with a focus on ethical considerations, which are a growing concern as the technology becomes embedded in many fields.

By James Paterson • Oct. 16, 2018

Blue Button 2.0 doubles developers to 1,200, but beneficiary uptake tiny

CMS Administrator Seema Verma tells MedTech Dive that 11 organizations have "production apps" in place using live data.

By David Lim • Oct. 15, 2018

Amazon, Walmart patents highlight potential of biometric monitoring

The developments come as both companies ramp up their involvement in healthcare.

By Meg Bryant • Oct. 12, 2018

Shuren: Funds needed to launch FDA Center of Excellence for Digital Health

The device center head's warning comes as Commissioner Scott Gottlieb stresses the importance that Congress keep investing in the FDA.

By David Lim • Sept. 27, 2018

EY warns stagnant R&D, data use threatens medtech growth

Medtech R&D investment of $15.9 billion remained "relatively unchanged" in 2017 — roughly $1 billion less than the $16.4 billion companies gave back to investors through share buybacks and dividends.

By David Lim • Sept. 24, 2018

Alcon to shift HQ to Switzerland after Novartis spinoff

The eye care unit already has operations in Geneva, and plans to list on Swiss stock exchanges upon becoming a standalone company. 

By Ned Pagliarulo • Sept. 11, 2018

NIH imaging and bioengineering unit names Bruce Tromberg as director

The appointment puts Tromberg in charge of a $378 million budget.

By Nick Paul Taylor • Sept. 07, 2018

Balloons as effective as stents to open small arteries, study says

​The study is the largest randomized trial to look at whether drug-coated balloons are as effective as drug-eluting stents, according to the researchers.

By Susan Kelly • Aug. 29, 2018

NIH-backed trial links device to drop in cardiac arrest deaths

The study found patients were more likely to survive after treatment with laryngeal tubes.

By Nick Paul Taylor • Aug. 29, 2018

Hands-free device may track astronauts' vital signs in space

The camera analyzes pulsations in the blood vessels of a person's face to track heart beats and respiration rates.

By Susan Kelly • Aug. 27, 2018