Q&A: Utilizing robotics and predictive analytics to transform care

Q&A: Utilizing robotics and predictive analytics to transform care

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated digital transformation within healthcare, becoming a strategic part of improving care.As a preview of his HIMSS23 presentation, Dr. Jong Soo Choi, information technology lead at Samsung Medical Center, discussed SMC’s embedded technology with MobiHealthNews via email.
MobiHealthNews: How has Samsung Medical Center shifted its technology use over time?
Dr. Jong…

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Lunit opens European unit to hasten expansion

Lunit opens European unit to hasten expansion

South Korean medical AI company Lunit has announced its decision to establish a wholly-owned subsidiary in Europe.According to a press release, Lunit Europe Holdings will be based in Amsterdam in the Netherlands and will begin local staff recruitment shortly. 
WHY IT MATTERS
Although Lunit had a branch office which previously managed its European business, its subsidiary in the continent will allow it to plan for the expansion of its sales network and fortify existing partnerships there. 
According to data from Statista, the European medical device market is expected to be worth $136 billion this year. Its biggest segment is cardiology devices with a projected…

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5 Components of a Patient-Centric eCOA Strategy for Oncology Clinical Trials

5 Components of a Patient-Centric eCOA Strategy for Oncology Clinical Trials

Melissa Mooney, Director of eCOA Solutions Engineering at IQVIAIn the US alone, an estimated 1.9 million new cases of cancer were diagnosed in 2022, positioning oncology as a key subject of clinical research. Throughout oncology trial development, it is important that stakeholders acknowledge that only patients can fully understand the impact of treatment on their lives. Regulators are now looking beyond clinical indications such as tumor size and delayed disease progression. When evaluating the risks and benefits of treatment, they want to know whether the side effects are tolerable for patients and how these treatments could be improved from the patient’s…

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