Medical Devices
Medtronic says the acquisition means it will be able to offer AI-driven surgical planning, robotic assisted surgery and personalized spinal implants.
The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the usefulness of in-unit remote patient monitoring – and setting up systems doesn't always require complicated build-outs.
VitalSight sends patient blood pressure data directly to Mount Sinai's Epic electronic health record, with an option to alert physicians' offices if a concern is detected.
Infection control and atypical care facilities have made a new case for flexible communications systems during the COVID-19 pandemic, says Dr. Benjamin Kanter, chief medical information officer for Vocera.
COVID-19
The smart device, a prototype by Fab Lab Bahrain, reportedly uses UV-C light that kills or inactivates a range of microorganisms by disrupting their DNA or RNA.
“Everyone is working towards the same target, even though no one talked about it,” said Professor Tomohiro Kuroda, CIO, Kyoto University Hospital (KUHP), Japan.
Hackers are taking advantage of provider distraction to breach health systems.
Digital tools can help stream data from tools ranging from ventilators to monitors, says Kevin Phillips, VP of product management at Capsule.
The Kingdom’s Ministry of Health confirmed that the three devices are being used in order to protect healthcare staff from excessive exposure to the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
The bots are integrated with the EHR and can tell patients when they should expect the doctor and what labs have been ordered.