Medial EarlySign touted data today from a study of its algorithm designed to identify diabetic patients who have the highest risk of developing renal dysfunction. The company’s machine-learning model looks at data from electronic health records to make predictions about patients’ health. In this study, the company reported that the algorithm identified 45% of patients who […]
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MD&M West 2018: Medtech supplier innovations you need to know
More than 20,000 engineers and executives are expected to gather and network for the annual MD&M West – one of the largest annual medical device manufacturing events. The event takes place at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif., Feb. 6–8, and houses an array of industry suppliers showcasing their latest technologies and manufacturing advancements. Think medical device packaging, […]
The flu season is making a shortage of IV fluids worse – here’s what the FDA is doing about it
This year’s flu season has been exceptionally bad – it’s already claimed the lives of dozens of kids and it’s more widespread than any other year on record, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It’s also making a shortage of intravenous fluids and IV bags worse than it already is. Get the […]
Court dismisses class action suit against InfuSystem
The U.S. District Court for the Central District of California has dismissed a class action lawsuit against InfuSystem (NYSE:INFU) alleging that the company, its ex-CEO and former chief finance executive violated federal securities laws by misleading investors with its financial statements. The case was brought against InfuSystem in Nov. 2016, after the company and its former CEO, […]
Baxter posts Street-beating Q4 earnings, sales
Shares in Baxter (NYSE:BAX) fell slightly this morning after the company topped expectations on Wall Street with its fourth quarter and full-year results. The Deerfield, Ill.-based company swung to a loss in Q4 thanks to a $322 million hit from the recently-enacted U.S. tax reform legislation. Baxter posted -$71 million in net losses for the quarter on […]
Arkray inks licensing deal with Mellitus Health for insulin titration software
Arkray‘s U.S. business has inked a licensing deal with Mellitus Healthfor its insulin titration software, Insulin Insights. Mellitus Health, formerly known as Insulin Algorithms, developed the clinical decision-support tool to help doctors keep their patients’ blood sugar levels in control with optimized insulin therapy. The software is compatible with any blood glucose monitoring system and with […]
Google claims new AI-powered EHR tech can predict hospital patient outcomes, including death
Artificial intelligence researchers at Google (NSDQ:GOOG) claim they have used new software to more accurately predict hospital patient outcomes, including death, discharge and readmission, than is currently possible with existing software, according to a Quartz report. In the newly released, non-peer-reviewed research paper, study investigators at the tech giant used de-identified data from collected from 216,221 patients […]
5 medtech stories we missed this week: Jan. 26, 2018
From Attune Medical receiving FDA 510(k) clearance to Synapse Medical having CE Mark approval, here are 5 medtech stories we missed this week but thought were still worth mentioning. 1. Attune Medical gets FDA 510(k) clearance Attune Medical announced in a Jan. 8 press release that it has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its EnsoETM […]
How conversations with virtual people could help mitigate the opioid crisis
It often starts in the doctor’s office or the emergency room. A patient has broken their leg and will be in pain for weeks. Another patient has had back surgery and is on their way home, but it will take time before they’re fully recovered. A third patient has returned for a consult about the […]
Senate confirms former pharma exec Azar as Trump’s HHS chief
The Senate voted 55-43 today to approve president Donald Trump’s nominee for chief of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, Alex Azar. Azar is succeeding Tom Price, who was forced out after reports from Politico revealed he often used pricey charter jets on the taxpayer’s dime. Senate Republicans have argued that Azar, who previously worked as president of Eli […]
Siemens Healthineers inks long-term collaborative deal with Florida Hospital
Siemens (NYSE:SI) Healthineers today announced a multi-phase agreement with Florida Hospital to develop outcomes-based collaborative projects. During the first phase of the collaborative deal, the two groups will look to incorporate cardiac computed tomography angiography into Florida Hospital’s clinical protocol. “Siemens Healthineers has a longstanding creative backbone, and they’re always looking to create new solutions and […]