One of the fastest-growing markets in healthcare technology is the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT). This term refers to medical devices with network connectivity that are able to communicate with each other as well as healthcare information technology systems. The effective use of IoMT promises to reduce the number of unnecessary hospital visits and provide… Continue Reading
The COVID-19 pandemic sparked the rapid development of new vaccine technologies in a matter of months. For the first time in history, vaccines using synthetic messenger RNA (mRNA) technology were created. However, administrating the vaccine has proven more difficult for a number of reasons. For example, Pfizer’s vaccine must be kept at -70 degrees Celsius,… Continue Reading
Healthcare startups are introducing new ideas that could redefine the field in the United States and around the world. One company making headlines recently is Texas Medical Technology, whose subsidiary, iNitrile, has developed a system to dispense personal protective equipment (PPE) safely and reliably to end users. The iNitrile machine automates the process of putting… Continue Reading
Good news for people with diabetes: the new Apple Watch model may provide noninvasive continuous blood glucose monitoring. Continue Reading
Viewed by many as a dehumanizing force, technology has actually been driving humanism in healthcare delivery. Continue Reading
Google recently teamed with HCA Healthcare to centralize patient data and develop new algorithms to guide patient care. Continue Reading
Microsoft’s recent acquisition of a healthcare tech startup may put pressure on other big tech firms to do the same. Continue Reading
Technological advancements are quickly reshaping the delivery of healthcare in the United States and beyond. Through new technology, it is possible to better triage potential health issues so that physicians can address the most serious cases first. In addition, technology is facilitating more remote treatments, which have been driven largely by the pressures of the… Continue Reading
Wearable healthcare technologies have picked up a lot of momentum in recent years. Many of these technologies have developed enough reliability to be used as a clinical adjunct, such as the electrocardiogram feature of the Apple Watch. Furthermore, the pandemic necessitated new remote monitoring solutions. For example, Oura recently announced $100 million in Series-C funding… Continue Reading
In the near future, your genomic data could be included in your EHR to help your healthcare provider deliver better care. Continue Reading