Dogtown Media CEO Discusses Medical Device Digital Design Strategy at MD&M West 2019
In 2019, digital healthcare technology is projected to grow 30% and surpass $25 billion. As more patients, providers, and payers turn to healthcare app development for innovative solutions to longstanding obstacles, design is becoming more important than ever before. No other aspect plays more of an integral role in shaping patient experiences. At the Medical Design & Manufacturing […]
Can a Dose of AI Accelerate Drug Discovery Science?
The development of artificial intelligence (AI) has already had a huge impact on health technology. But now it’s entering a new arena: Creating new medicines. And it could have profound implications for how we approach healthcare in the future. The Protein Folding Puzzle The “protein folding problem” is a holy grail for biologists, chemists, and […]
Is Your Sweat the Future of Health Tech?
Medical tech development is one of the most exciting fields to be in. There’s no shortage of innovation, and solutions to problems can take many different shapes and sizes. But a new device is leaving even seasoned health techies astounded. A soft, wearable, and wireless patch is currently being tested to analyze the chemical contents […]
Machine Learning in Medicine: The Benefits & Challenges
Healthcare’s transformation at the hands of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) will undoubtedly bring benefits to physicians and patients. But it’s not all rainbows and sunshine in MedTech; AI and ML also bring a variety of challenges, considerations, and consequences with their use. And before we can confidently apply ML to every healthcare […]
Facing the Fax: The U.S. Healthcare System Is in a State of Emergency
Recently, Britain’s National Health Service (NHS) banned the purchase of new fax machines for its facilities. It also announced that it wants fax completely phased out by the spring of 2020. Roughly 8,000 fax machines are still being used in the country’s healthcare system, a figure that its Royal College of Surgeons has called “absurd.” […]
The Internet of Things Is Changing Consumer Healthcare for the Better
The Internet of Things (IoT) is causing ripples through various industries. Previously, we took a look at how IoT is transforming health tech for providers. In this post, we’ll examine the inverse side of this equation: IoT is also changing how consumers can utilize healthcare services for the better. A More Holistic Picture of Your […]
The Biggest Challenges to Healthcare IoT in 2019
Perhaps no other sector could benefit more from the Internet of Things (IoT) than healthcare. In fact, IoT development has already radically changed the landscape of the field. Doctors can now monitor patients’ chronic diseases continuously. With up-to-date and accurate data in tow, specialists can confer with one another across the world about difficult cases. But like […]
Healthcare Wearables Have Vast Untapped Potential
Wearables have immense potential to improve how we approach healthcare. But adoption of this technology has been moving at a snail’s pace. In this post, we’ll examine the current state of wearables, what’s holding them back, and possible developments we can expect to see soon. Where Wearables Stand Right Now There’s been no shortage of […]
4 Ways Machine Learning is Reinventing Healthcare
In the upcoming years, McKinsey estimates that big data and machine learning use cases in pharma and medicine could generate a value of up to $100 billion annually. This estimate is based on improved decision-making, optimized innovation, and greater efficiency of research and clinical trials. For these reasons among others, it’s no surprise this innovation […]
How IoT Is Transforming Health Tech for Providers
The healthcare industry is infamous for being difficult to innovate in. With many practices steeped in tradition, innumerable information silos, and plenty of red tape to go around, it’s no wonder why. But one technology has managed to break through the barrier: the Internet of Things (IoT). IoT development presents virtually infinite opportunities for healthcare organizations […]