Five Breakthrough Medical Technologies Set to Transform Patient Care in 2024

A new report from Clarivate Plc, London, UK, offers a predictive analysis of high-growth medical technology markets poised to generate over $1 billion in value or achieve double-digit growth within the next five years. The report, “Medical Technologies to Watch in 2024” underscores critical areas of significant investment. Read on to learn more.

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Manipulating Sound to Enhance Acoustic Imaging

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SCOTUS Rules Out Gene Patents

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