Medication-free depression treatment improves symptoms for 81% of patients in study

By Jamie Bell

14 Aug 20

In a real-world user analysis, more than four in five participants using Flow Neuroscience's medication-free depression treatment reported…

DevicesNeurological

Siemens Healthineers to become ‘world leader’ in cancer treatment following Varian takeover

By Jamie Bell

07 Aug 20

Siemens Healthineers announced the acquisition of Varian Medical Systems earlier this week in a deal worth about $16.4bn

Patient Care DevicesSurgical and Supplies

How medical device manufacturers use cleanrooms to keep products safe for patients

By Jamie Bell

27 Jul 20

Filtration units and proper staff training are among the ways medical device manufacturers can ensure their cleanrooms meet…

InnovationsFiltration & Fluid Control

A brief history of brain stimulation in treating mental health problems

By Jamie Bell

26 Jul 20

From administering a painless electrical current to deliberately triggering a seizure, brain stimulation therapy has a long and…

DevicesNeurological

Five companies safeguarding medical devices – and sensitive patient data – against cyber-attacks

By Jamie Bell

25 Jul 20

A number of cyber security companies have expanded or adapted their systems to be used in healthcare -…

Devices

Smith & Nephew set to become ‘key player’ in robotics surgery market, says analyst

By Jamie Bell

23 Jul 20

UK firm Smith & Nephew is in 'a strong position' to infiltrate the robotics surgery market with its…

Patient Care DevicesSurgical and Supplies

Q&A: How Medidata eases the burden of device trials with its RTSM solution

By Jamie Bell

13 Jul 20

Medidata's vice president of product management Kevin Collier says its Rave RTSM solution for device trials boasts capabilities…

RegulationApprovals

Covid-19 set to boost demand for cyber security in healthcare, says analyst

By Jamie Bell

09 Jul 20

The Covid-19 pandemic has led the healthcare industry to adopt more remote care technologies, increasing the demand for…

Patient Care DevicesPatient Care Monitoring

Hundreds of US organisations push for improved telehealth access after Covid-19

By Jamie Bell

02 Jul 20

Some 340 organisations have signed a letter encouraging Congress to 'finally bring the US healthcare system into the…

Patient Care DevicesPatient Care Monitoring

Vectorious: Remote monitoring of heart failure patients with microcomputer implant

By Jamie Bell

11 Jun 20

Israeli start-up Vectorious is currently trialling its in-heart microcomputer device across Europe, with 13 patients already receiving the…

Patient Care DevicesPatient Care Monitoring