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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

Pharma DTC spending outpaces rest of medical marketing, JAMA study finds

Total spending on marketing for prescription drugs, disease awareness campaigns, health services and laboratory tests by the health industry totaled $29.9 billion in 2016, up 60% from $17.7 billion in 1997. 

By Andrew Dunn • Jan. 07, 2019

Mayo Clinic: Cervical cancer screenings less common than reported

While incidence of cervical cancer has dropped by 50% since the 1970s, researchers believe that self-reported screening rates have been largely inflated.

By Maria Rachal • Jan. 07, 2019

Hospitals see 'modest' 3% savings using Medicare joint replacement model, study finds

Those participating didn't see a significant difference in complications or percentage of procedures among high-risk patients, according to the report in the New England Journal of Medicine.

By Les Masterson • Jan. 04, 2019

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

Engineers tout advance in closed-loop neuromodulation system

The device is ready for testing in large animals and potentially humans as a treatment for certain brain disorders.

By Nick Paul Taylor • Jan. 03, 2019

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

Bayer, FDA lengthen Essure postmarketing study to 5 years

The German pharma announced in July it would no longer sell the birth control implant in the U.S. due to falling sales.

By David Lim • Dec. 21, 2018

NIH study shows C-section mothers half as likely to have stress urinary incontinence

The research sheds light on why women who had vaginal births are significantly more likely to have pelvic floor disorders, which could lead to more proactive treatment going forward.

By Nick Paul Taylor • Dec. 20, 2018

Repeat cyberattacks a reality for 1 in 3 healthcare employees, survey shows

More than a quarter of those surveyed said their organization experienced a ransomware attack in the past year, according to a Kaspersky Lab report.

By Meg Bryant • Dec. 18, 2018

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 • Dec. 03, 2018

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. FDA said Friday it will reopen the comment period on the proposed rule.

By Nick Paul Taylor • UPDATED: Feb. 22, 2019 at 9:21 a.m.

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