For years, I’ve watched promising medical technologies languish in labs, never reaching the patients who desperately need them. The culprit? Not overzealous regulators, but our antiquated approach to innovation. It’s time we stop pointing…
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Advancements in healthcare technology aim to enhance patient care and to support medical professionals. Nonetheless, the path to innovation in this field is often paved with obstacles, including limited budgets, strict compliance requirements, and…
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Every second, someone somewhere in the United States takes a devastating fall, contributing to a massive $50 billion annual healthcare burden, a figure set to double by 2030 as the baby boomer population ages….
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The early days of any foundational technology are characterized by overhype and skepticism. When the Internet first hit the scene in the 1990s, enthusiasts were awed by the potential to search for nearly anything…
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You’ve heard the saying before, time and time again: sleep occupies nearly a third of our lives. From memory formation, concentration to overall wellness, the power of how we spend that 30 percent of…
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Home blood glucose monitoring was first introduced in 1980. While there were initially hurdles to overcome related to accuracy and cost, a consistent hurdle since that time has been efficient data sharing between patients…
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The popular Apple AirPods Pro 2 earbuds will soon function as hearing aids for people with self-perceived mild to moderate hearing loss. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Thursday its authorization of…
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In the ever-changing landscape of healthcare technology, wearable gadgets could potentially prove to be a game changer in the area of neurological disorders, particularly those that present communication barriers. Consider a situation in which…
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With back-to-school season upon us, health systems must prepare for a surge in demand for care. While somewhat predictable, the fall and winter months bring respiratory illnesses, the new Covid variant and other infectious…
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Digital therapeutics have significantly improved access to care for many patients, while delivering consistent clinical outcomes across a wide range of conditions. However, despite the potential these new treatments offer, convincing payers to embrace…
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