The $58.6B diabetes tech market accelerates through AI innovations in wearables and predictive analytics, though device fragmentation limits cost-saving potential.…
Europe’s Medtech Surge: Startups Pioneer Safer Surgeries and Targeted Therapies
European medtech startups secure major funding for surgical safety tools, neurotech implants, and AI-driven pharmacy systems, reshaping global healthcare standards…
Hilo’s $30M Series B funding and FDA pathway signal new era for AI-powered blood pressure tracking
Hilo (formerly Aktiia) secured $30M in Series B funding, accelerating FDA submission for its optical blood pressure algorithm. With CE…
6G Networks and Healthcare Convergence: Recent Trials Highlight Progress and Persistent Security Concerns
Recent 6G prototype deployments in medical settings demonstrate sub-millisecond latency capabilities for remote surgery, while new FCC spectrum allocations and…
Sequana Medical secures €24 million for US launch of alfapump system
Sequana Medical raises €24 million to support the US rollout of its alfapump system, targeting liver disease patients with fluid…
Cybersecurity in healthcare: New threats and necessary innovations
With healthcare systems increasingly digitalized, they face growing cyber threats. This article explores ENISA’s warning of vulnerabilities like ransomware and…
Medical device IPOs could revive health tech listings
Kestra Medical Technologies and Heartflow are preparing for IPOs in early 2025, potentially reviving health tech listings after a three-year…
Health tech leaders in Latin America innovate amidst pandemic challenges
Profiling key figures like Dr. Javier Jaimes and Dr. Irene Bosch, this article explores their groundbreaking contributions to health tech…
Healthcare industry embraces AI model cards for transparency and safety
The healthcare sector is increasingly adopting AI model cards, or ‘AI nutrition labels,’ to ensure transparency and safety in AI-driven…
Capricorn Partners secures €51 million for health-tech fund II’s first close
Capricorn Partners raises €51 million for its Health-tech Fund II, targeting innovative startups in medical devices, digital health, and diagnostics.…
FDA proposes new testing guidelines for pulse oximeters to address accuracy concerns
The FDA has introduced updated recommendations for testing pulse oximeters, aiming to improve accuracy, particularly for individuals with darker skin…
FDA releases draft guidance for AI-enabled medical devices
The FDA has introduced draft guidance for AI-enabled medical devices, emphasizing lifecycle management, transparency, and bias mitigation. Developers are encouraged…
