Medical Technology
Lightweight haptic glove gets to grips with virtual touch
(The Engineer) – Swiss researchers have developed a haptic glove that weighs just eight grams and can mimic the sensation of touching and grasping objects. […]
medical technology
Press Release
Zimmer Biomet and Apple Collaborate to Launch Major Clinical Study Detailing Patient Experience and Improving Joint Replacement Journey
Clinical study utilizes the Zimmer Biomet mymobility™ app on Apple Watch and iPhone to guide patients through pre- and post-op care […]
M&A
Merger Fervor In 2018 Nears $5 Billion For Just 3 Top Medtech Players
(IBD) – Medical-technology giants like Medtronic, Stryker and Boston Scientific are in the mood for mergers — simply because they’re getting easier. […]
Digital Health
What Does It Take to Develop a VR Solution in Healthcare
(MD+DI) – Technology is changing the face of healthcare as we know it. Virtual and Augmented Reality that once were associated only with game and film industries are now becoming a real game-changer in healthcare. […]
Business
5 Fundamental Flaws of the Medical Device Tax
(MD+DI) – The Pacific Research Institute released a new study that points to five core tax principles and how the 2.3% medical device tax violates each. […]
Medical Devices
How Salesmen Showed Up In Operating Rooms, And Why Hospitals Are Scrutinizing Their Presence
(NPR) – Sales reps have become integral to many surgeries that require medical device implants. But hospitals are finding that they can’t be easily shooed away. […]