FDA clears Philips-Masimo patient monitoring
The FDA has cleared a patient monitoring collaboration between Dutch giant Philips and California-based medical technology company Masimo. The FDA clearance allows the activation of Masimo’s SedLine brain function [...]
Lunit AI analyses mammograms in Sweden
South Korean cancer diagnostic firm Lunit is to provide Capio St Göran Hospital in Stockholm with artificial intelligence (AI) technology to analyse mammograms for the next three years. Sweden’s [...]
Vivalink wearable measures ECG for 14 days
California-based digital healthcare company Vivalink has announced a multi-parameter wearable electrocardiogram (ECG) patch with continuous 14-day live stream capabilities. Extended-duration remote ECG monitoring can be performed with a single [...]
Artificial intelligence tracks real intelligence
Scientists at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore are using artificial intelligence (AI) to study real intelligence. They have developed a method using AI to visualise and track changes in [...]
Wearables improve sleep health in marginalised populations
Researchers believe wearable sleep devices can improve sleep health among marginalised populations and have identified possible barriers to the acceptance and adoption of wearable technologies. Researchers found wearable sleep [...]
Wearable owners see improved health and fitness
Most owners of wearables experience improved health and fitness outcomes, but upfront costs prove to be a barrier for many, according to a survey by Washington-based Connected Health Initiative. [...]
AI helps predict risk of breast cancer
Artificial intelligence (AI) imaging and volumetric breast density algorithms can help predict long-term risk of breast cancer, according to researchers from Mayo Clinic and the University of California in [...]
IoT smartwatch follows $600,000 funding round
Egyptian start-up Cardoo has launched an IoT-enabled smartwatch after closing a $660,000 seed fund round. The smartwatch marks Cardoo’s debut in the IoT-enabled device market, with the intention of [...]
Health tracking ring smashes kickstarter target
After a successful crowd-funding campaign on Indiegogo, a smart ring is about to be launched that provides the wearer with a picture of their health and wellness. The kickstarter [...]
Omantel deal helps Cylera expand in Middle East
New York-based healthcare IoT cyber-security firm Cylera has partnered with Oman telco Omantel to expand in the Middle East. Omantel plays a significant role in the development and digital [...]
Smith+Nephew personalises robotic surgery
Medical technology company Smith+Nephew is helping personalise robotically-enabled surgery with AI-powered planning software and a data visualisation platform. The UK company has introduced two products for its robotics and [...]
Heart digital twin receives CE MDR approval
French privately-held medical device company InHeart has received CE certification under the new European Medical Device Regulation (MDR) for an AI-based digital twin of the heart. The firm’s software [...]
