Search Tag: medical technology
2025 07 Nov
Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) capture symptoms, function and quality of life directly from those receiving care, yet they remain marginal in clinical workflows and AI development. Despite advances such as electronic collection and Computerised Adaptive Testing, most systems still depend on fixed questionnaires and unidimensional scoring, which...Read more
2025 07 Nov
Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) capture symptoms, function and quality of life directly from those receiving care, yet they remain marginal in clinical workflows and AI development. Despite advances such as electronic collection and Computerised Adaptive Testing, most systems still depend on fixed questionnaires and unidimensional scoring, which...Read more
2025 15 Oct
A new operating playbook is taking shape for medical technology as health system shifts at speed toward digital-first, consumer-centred and data-powered care. Analysis highlights a 12–24-month window in which more than $1 trillion (€865.6 billion) in annual spend is expected to move away from infrastructure-heavy settings. The implication for...Read more
2025 15 Oct
A new operating playbook is taking shape for medical technology as health system shifts at speed toward digital-first, consumer-centred and data-powered care. Analysis highlights a 12–24-month window in which more than $1 trillion (€865.6 billion) in annual spend is expected to move away from infrastructure-heavy settings. The implication for...Read more
2025 15 Oct
Care delivery is shifting from clinics to living rooms as connected devices become part of everyday routines. A McKinsey forecast indicates that up to $265 billion (€244 billion) in care could transition from facilities to homes by 2025. As sleep monitors, glucose trackers and tools for chronic condition management multiply, device telemetry flows...Read more
2025 29 Sep
Advances in reality capture and artificial intelligence are accelerating the use of digital twins beyond traditional engineering domains. Virtual replicas of physical processes or systems can now simulate more complex, dynamic environments, supporting capital allocation, strategic choices and operational efficiency in ways that were previously...Read more
2025 29 Sep
Advances in reality capture and artificial intelligence are accelerating the use of digital twins beyond traditional engineering domains. Virtual replicas of physical processes or systems can now simulate more complex, dynamic environments, supporting capital allocation, strategic choices and operational efficiency in ways that were previously...Read more
2025 29 Sep
Advances in reality capture and artificial intelligence are accelerating the use of digital twins beyond traditional engineering domains. Virtual replicas of physical processes or systems can now simulate more complex, dynamic environments, supporting capital allocation, strategic choices and operational efficiency in ways that were previously...Read more
2025 26 Sep
Climate, health and competitiveness are converging pressures on European healthcare, with medical technology central to both the challenge and the solution. According to MedTech Europe, healthcare generates about 5% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Medical technology accounts for an estimated 15–25% of that footprint, equivalent to roughly...Read more
2025 09 Sep
Artificial intelligence has become deeply embedded in healthcare delivery, from triage and diagnostics to discharge. Its ability to process vast data rapidly offers opportunities to improve survival rates and efficiency, yet history shows that poorly designed or monitored systems can create severe risks. Cases of failed implementation illustrate...Read more
2025 09 Sep
Artificial intelligence has become deeply embedded in healthcare delivery, from triage and diagnostics to discharge. Its ability to process vast data rapidly offers opportunities to improve survival rates and efficiency, yet history shows that poorly designed or monitored systems can create severe risks. Cases of failed implementation illustrate...Read more
2025 02 Sep
Positron emission tomography (PET) is widely used in oncology and other areas of clinical practice for diagnosis, staging, treatment monitoring and follow-up. High-quality images are essential for detecting small lesions and guiding decisions, but image clarity is strongly linked to scan duration. While longer acquisitions improve image quality,...Read more
2025 29 Aug
The healthcare sector is preparing for one of its most significant autumn events. From November 17 to 20, 2025, Düsseldorf will once again host MEDICA, where the medical technology industry will showcase itself as one of the most innovative global sectors. In parallel, the 48th German Hospital Conference (Deutscher Krankenhaustag) will take place,...Read more
2025 30 Jul
Siemens Healthineers AG announces its results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025 ended June 30, 2025. Q3 Fiscal Year 2025 Good equipment book-to-bill ratio of 1.09 Very strong comparable revenue growth of 7.6% Imaging shows excellent comparable revenue growth of 11.7%; adjusted EBIT margin 21.0% Diagnostics posts...Read more
2025 09 Jun
The integration of artificial intelligence into radiology promises to reduce workload and enhance diagnostic efficiency. However, despite an abundance of commercially available AI solutions, implementation often falters due to misalignment with clinical workflows and institutional needs. To overcome these limitations, radiology departments increasingly...Read more
2025 09 Jun
The integration of artificial intelligence into radiology promises to reduce workload and enhance diagnostic efficiency. However, despite an abundance of commercially available AI solutions, implementation often falters due to misalignment with clinical workflows and institutional needs. To overcome these limitations, radiology departments increasingly...Read more
2025 09 Jun
The integration of artificial intelligence into radiology promises to reduce workload and enhance diagnostic efficiency. However, despite an abundance of commercially available AI solutions, implementation often falters due to misalignment with clinical workflows and institutional needs. To overcome these limitations, radiology departments increasingly...Read more
2025 30 May
Digital transformation and interoperability are reshaping hospital management by enhancing efficiency, improving patient care and breaking down data silos. Interoperable systems enable AI-driven insights, seamless data exchange and cybersecurity compliance. Despite challenges like high costs and resistance to change, strategic adoption of standardised...Read more
2025 22 May
Northwell Health, the largest not-for-profit health system in New York State, has reaffirmed its commitment to transformative care by investing €1.2 million ($1.3 million) into employee-led innovations through its 2025 Innovation Challenge. Announced at the organisation’s Big Ideas Showcase, the funding supports three groundbreaking projects aimed...Read more
2025 13 May
Pulmonary hypertension (PH) remains a critical health concern, affecting approximately 1% of the global population and up to 10% of older adults. Characterised by vascular remodelling and right-sided heart failure, PH has a poor prognosis if not diagnosed early. Traditional diagnostic approaches, particularly right heart catheterisation (RHC),...Read more
2025 13 May
Digital health has moved from the fringes of healthcare to the core of modern medical practice. Technologies such as telemedicine, mobile health applications and electronic health records are redefining how care is delivered and accessed. As these tools become more advanced and widely implemented, understanding their acceptance and use among key...Read more
2025 13 May
Digital health has moved from the fringes of healthcare to the core of modern medical practice. Technologies such as telemedicine, mobile health applications and electronic health records are redefining how care is delivered and accessed. As these tools become more advanced and widely implemented, understanding their acceptance and use among key...Read more
2025 13 May
Digital health has moved from the fringes of healthcare to the core of modern medical practice. Technologies such as telemedicine, mobile health applications and electronic health records are redefining how care is delivered and accessed. As these tools become more advanced and widely implemented, understanding their acceptance and use among key...Read more
2025 07 May
Q2 Fiscal Year 2025 Very good equipment book-to-bill ratio of 1.14 Strong comparable revenue growth of 6.8% Imaging comparable revenue growth of 8.7%; very good adjusted EBIT margin of 22.4% Diagnostics comparable revenue growth of 1.0%; adjusted EBIT margin of 6.3% Varian comparable revenue growth of 12.5%; adjusted EBIT margin...Read more
2025 04 May
The integration of artificial intelligence into clinical care is transforming healthcare delivery, offering the potential to enhance diagnostic accuracy, streamline workflows and improve patient outcomes. However, with the rapid evolution of AI technologies, health systems face a critical choice in how they adopt these tools. Leaders must determine...Read more
2025 10 Mar
The healthcare system in Saudi Arabia is undergoing a profound transformation driven by technological advancements, government initiatives, and increasing public demand for accessible and efficient health services. The country’s Vision 2030 has been instrumental in reshaping the healthcare landscape, positioning digital health as a critical pillar...Read more
2025 09 Feb
The MedTech industry is set for a transformative year in 2025, driven by rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, evolving regulatory landscapes and shifting economic conditions. As companies navigate an era of heightened competition and innovation, strategic mergers, AI integration and cybersecurity will play pivotal roles in shaping the...Read more
2024 24 Dec
GVM will use EIB financing to develop medical technologies, carry out clinical research and strengthen digital infrastructure. The operation is backed by InvestEU, the European Union’s investment programme. The European Investment Bank (EIB) has announced a financing operation worth €35 million to support research, development and innovation...Read more