Amazon Primed to Disrupt Healthcare
Amazon has been making plays in healthcare for some time now, giving us pieces of the puzzle here and there while keeping us guessing about the bigger picture. This week…
Philips Approaching a DOJ Settlement
Philips is in consent decree talks with the U.S. Department of Justice related to the company's ongoing recall of sleep apnea and ventilator machines.Philips told investors on Monday that it…
3M’s Healthcare Unit to Become Separate, Public Company
3M is spinning off its healthcare unit into a publicly traded business. The St. Paul, MN-based company’s measure adds to the recent flurry of spin-offs that have occurred in the…
J&J Strengthens in Medtech
Johnson & Johnson has spent a lot of resources in recent years to refine its role in the medtech space through restructuring, rebranding, divestitures, and M&A. A look at the New Brunswick, NJ-based company's…
Marburg Virus and How can be it avoided?
Two people in Ghana have died from the Marburg virus - and 98 been quarantined - raising fears of a mass outbreak of this highly infectious disease, which causes fever,…
The EU Medical Device Regulation
Medtronic made a minority investment in CathWorks in 2018, positioning it to monitor the progress of the Israeli startup. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted 510(k) clearance to FFRangio late in…
IV Syringe Pump
IV Syringe PumpA syringe pump is an excellent medicine delivery method in palliative care. These patients are typically unable to tolerate or self-manage an oral medication, and as a result,…
Patient Monitoring Systems
The medical device industry continues to pioneer and improve patient outcomes all over the world. One area of growth centers on patient monitoring systems. Remote patient monitoring systems allow for…
What is Shaken Baby Syndrome ?
Shaken Baby Syndrome (also known as Shaken Impact Syndrome) is a serious form of abuse inflicted upon a child. It usually occurs when a parent or other caregiver shakes a…
All About Depression…!
Teen depression is a serious mental health problem that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest in activities. It affects how your teenager thinks, feels and behaves,…