Four Steps to Accelerating Discoveries in Life Sciences
Predictive and prescriptive insights driven by data analytics have risen to prominence as tools that can help research teams cut the time, complexity, and cost of clinical trials.
Revamped Design Could Take Powerful Biological Computers From the Test Tube to the Cell
Tiny biological computers made of DNA could revolutionize the way we diagnose and treat a slew of diseases, once the technology is fully fleshed out.
How Hospitals Can Harness the Power of Digital Transformation
More than a half-million healthcare workers in the United States have quit their jobs in recent months, driven to the breaking point by the Covid-19
Ultraviolet Light Can Clean N95 Masks for Reuse Without Hindering Performance
To combat Covid-19 amid supply shortages in 2020, healthcare facilities across the United States resorted to disinfecting personal protective equipment (PPE), such as N95 masks, for reuse with methods such as ultraviolet (UV) light.
NIST Discovery Could Increase Accuracy in Measuring Blood Flow
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have discovered a potential source of error when using acoustic waves to measure the properties of fluids such as blood.
The Staggering Costs of Health Insurance ‘Sludge’
Seems everybody has a horror story about health insurance: Kafkaesque debates with robotic agents about what is and isn’t covered. Huge bills from a doctor you didn’t know was “out of network.” Reimbursements that take months to process.
‘Tech for Good’ Needs a ‘Good Tech’ Approach
Technology has always been a double-edged sword. While it’s been a major force for progress, it has also been abused and caused harm. From water power to Fordism, history shows that technology is neither good nor bad by itself.
Software Bill of Materials for Medical Devices
On May 12, 2021, President Biden signed the Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity.
Managing Medical Device Vulnerabilities With Compensating Controls
As the number of networked medical devices grows, so too will online threats and vulnerabilities. In this era of interconnectivity, healthcare systems must prioritize medical device security and patient safety.
What FDA QSR and ISO 13485 Harmonization Means for Medical Device Companies
On February 23, 2022, the FDA released its proposed rule for the new Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR).
