2022 Technology Trends: Digital Health Marks the Future of Medical Development

Going into 2022, remote monitoring, wearables, sensors, and other "mHealth" products are taking center stage.

How Virtual, Cloud-Based Technologies Are Powering the Next Industrial Revolution

On-premises data centers give way to virtual solutions.

Machine Learning Advances Personalized Medicine

The research tackles long-unsolvable problems in biological systems at the cellular level.

From the Editor — Report: Artificial Intelligence to Dominate Healthcare in 2022

Digital and virtual tools will advance many healthcare services, including chronic pain management and stroke rehabilitation.

Wearable Brain-Machine Interface Turns Intentions into Actions

The system could improve the quality of life for people with motor dysfunction or paralysis.

New Products and Services: November 2021 Medical Design Briefs

Power entry modules, application processors, proximity testing services, and more.

New AI Tech Set to Transform Heart Imaging

The chief of the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at UVA Health is developing an artificial-intelligence technology for heart imaging that can potentially improve care for patients, allowing...

Baby Detector Software Embedded in Digital Camera Rivals ECG

Researchers have designed a computer vision system that can automatically detect a tiny baby’s face in a hospital bed and remotely monitor its vital signs from a...

FDA’s Modernization Plans Gain Momentum in Expediting Healthcare Innovation

The FDA will focus on data management and digitizing healthcare.

Additive Manufacturing Offers New Hope for Treating Women’s Pelvic Floor Disorders

Cosm’s work shines a light on a common, growing, under-served, and global women’s health issue.

From the Editor: Improving Patient Outcomes with Virtual Reality and Innovative Training

MicroPort Orthopedics has reimagined its approach to medical education.

Artificial Intelligence Tech Set to Transform Heart Imaging

AI enables examination of hearts for scar tissue, eliminating the need for contrast injections.

AI Predicts Which COVID-19 Patients Need a Ventilator

Researchers have developed an online tool to help medical staff quickly determine which COVID-19 patients will need help breathing with a ventilator. The tool, developed through...

MD&M West Keynote to Explore Artificial Intelligence

The development and use of artificial intelligence (AI), like many things, was accelerated during COVID-19. From image and speech recognition and robotic process automation initially,...

Show Preview: MD&M West

MD&M West brings together medtech engineers, business leaders, and innovative thinkers to create life-changing medical devices.

AI Tool Could Speed Up Diagnosis of Cardiovascular Diseases

A new tool could speed up the diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases.

Programmable Fibers Expand Possibilties for Fabrics

The fabric-fiber has digital capabilities to collect, store, and analyze data using a neural network.

Moving One Step Closer to Personalized Anesthesia

The device continuously measures the blood concentration of propofol.

Summer 2021 Resource Guide

Our 2021 Resource Guide shows you the top manufacturers in materials, manufacturing, and a range of other medical-device categories.

Immersive Mixed Reality: Moving Automation Technologies to the Cloud

See how immersive mixed reality has helped medtech manufacturers maintain factory output despite the challenges posed by COVID-19.

Artificial Pancreas System Upgraded with AI Algorithm

A new reinforcement learning (RL) based artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm calculates the amount of insulin needed for a diabetic patient and injects it automatically.

AI System Enables Contactless Heart Monitoring

A smart speaker acts as a contactless monitor for both regular and irregular heartbeats

Automating Orthopedic Revision Planning

See how A.I.-based machine learning supports orthopedic revision surgeries.

Guest Editorial: Expanding the Scope of Mobility

Mobility tech also provides help to those with physical or cognitive challenges.

New Institute Will Advance AI for Materials Science

A National Science Foundation (NSF) grant will help lay the foundation for an interdisciplinary institute that encourages the use of artificial intelligence-enabled materials discovery,...

Device Combines Biosensors and Artificial Intelligence to Recognize Hand Gestures

The device paves the way for better prosthetic control.

From the Editor: A Look at FDA’s Plan for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Medical Devices

FDA just released the agency’s first action plan addressing artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML).

Designing Rugged Myoelectric Interfaces for Highly Functional Prosthetics

New sensors and high-performance microwiring are extending the performance of active myoelectric prosthetics.

New Products and Services: January 2021 Medical Design Briefs

Single-phase filters, assembly services, sleep=tracking sensors, and more.