Technology
May 16, 2013
Rick Valencia By Reina V. Slutske As vice president and general manager of Qualcomm Life, Rick Valencia leads the company’s healthcare...
May 12, 2013
The two important features of any new medical device these days is whether it is better for the patient and whether it can take costs out of the system. Ric...
May 07, 2013
That robot sitting next to a physician might be innovative and cutting edge. It might even be saving money. But does it understand what the physician's needs?...
May 07, 2013
For just a moment forget all the things that are wrong with the healthcare system. And just imagine the benefits that future generations will have from better...
May 06, 2013
If you didn't know it already, telemedicine is the wave of the future. Some states are sitting up and taking notice, especially the rural areas of the country...
May 06, 2013
 The first computer-assisted sedation system in the world made by Johnson & Johnson's Ethicon Endo-Surgery division has had a bumpy road to...
May 03, 2013
Sensors have revolutionized the world of healthcare, especially in the self-tracking world. Now they are also making their presence felt in the world of...
May 02, 2013
When it comes to devices used by consumers, design and user friendliness can mean the difference between success and failure. Historically, though, that has...
Apr 29, 2013
There may be another leap toward an artificial pancreas thanks to new research released by Animas Corp. At the Advanced Technologies & Treatments for...
Apr 24, 2013
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure or  CPAP therapy has long been regarded as the gold standard in treating obstructive sleep apnea that affects...