Medical
Healthcare facing increased risk of ransomware attacks
The computer systems at Universal Health Services, which runs approximately 400 hospitals and care centres across the United States and the United Kingdom, recently experienced a massive ransomware attack, making it one of the largest medical cyber attacks in US history.
Increasing elderly population to foster audiology devices market growth by 2025
As per a research report by Global Market Insights, audiology devices market is estimated to exceed $11bn valuation by 2025. The rising elderly population will augment the audiology devices market growth over the coming years as cases of hearing loss and the issues associated with it increase in tandem with the growth of this demographic.
Coronavirus shockwave boosts M&A activity in healthtech
The first Healthtech M&A market report to be published by Hampleton Partners since the outbreak of COVID-19 stresses the serious impact of coronavirus on healthcare systems around the world. The health emergency and the need for social distancing have accelerated the shift to digital, speeding up the implementation and adoption of healthcare apps, telemedicine and web-based resources.
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The benefits of wave springs for medical applications
There are more than 500,000 medical technologies on the market, from thermometers to mechanical ventilators. Products typically have a short lifecycle of around 18 to 24 months before an improved version becomes available - design engineers in this sector are constantly innovating to improve patient care. Here Simon Ward, Technical Manager at fastening and fixing supplier TFC, explains how designers can reduce the size of their devices ...
Regulation update heralds wider spread of IoT in healthcare
The Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) is expected to grow to £409bn within the next decade. The integration of the internet of things (IoT) into the healthcare environment is accelerating, especially as the coronavirus pandemic has increased demand for the roll-out of contactless solutions to minimise direct exposure between healthcare workers and patients. Ana Maria Gimenez, Global Partners Director, Sigfox, explains.
How distribution can support the Medtech industry
Especially in times of corona, medtech is of particular importance - a difficult market in itself, not least because of strict safety regulations, but one that nevertheless offers a wide range of development opportunities for medtch companies, said Andreas Falke, Managing Director, FBDi, Germany’s component distribution association.
Product innovation to propel wearable cardiac devices market
According to reliable reports, the global wearable cardiac devices market size was valued at $1.2bn in 2019 and is poised to record a CAGR of 24.2% through 2026. Mounting adoption of remote patient-monitoring systems and devices in healthcare sector is anticipated to give wearable cardiac devices market share a substantial boost over the estimated timeframe.
Flexible electronics in wearable cardiac monitoring technologies
In today's digital age, focus on digital health and the quantified self have led to the rapid rise of heart rate monitoring technologies through wearables such as fitness trackers and smartwatches. Such devices have already proven their ability in detecting hidden heart conditions such as tachycardia and atrial fibrillation in seemingly healthy people.
Choosing transformers for critical medicine
Modern examination and operating methods would not be possible without the use of electricity. Transformers used in these applications are designed to protect patients, staff and the equipment used in their care, and as such are required to meet demanding specifications. Steve Hughes, Managing Director at REO UK, explains the key considerations when specifying a medical transformer.