Why Cybersecurity Must be Part of Medical Device Architecture
Connected medical devices promise value for patients and doctors, but they also present new cybersecurity vulnerabilities that could put patients at risk.
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Boston Scientific's New Defibrillators Really Are Smarter
New clinical trial data shows the HeartLogic Diagnostic suite of sensors significantly expanded the ability of a baseline blood test to identify when patients were at an elevated risk of a heart failure event.
Why Infusion Pumps Are So Easy to Hack
Smiths Medical is scrambling to address cybersecurity risks involving its wireless infusion pump, a type of device that is particularly vulnerable to attack.
Is BioSig for Real This Time With Its Pure EP?
The company is once again angling to bring its technology to the U.S. market.
Device Industry Aware of Cybersecurity Risks, but Not Fortified Against a Breach
Despite knowledge of—and sometimes firsthand experience with—the cybersecurity vulnerabilities of the medical device industry, few professionals say their companies are ready to handle an incident.
Ensuring the Security of Medical Devices with Dynamic Testing
In an increasingly connected world, how do we ensure that the software that controls medical devices functions as planned with little to no risk of harming the patient?
Virtual Reality Will Change Medtech—Once It Clears These Hurdles
Virtual and augmented reality will lead to new medical technologies and change the way medical device designers work. But first, these technologies have some significant challenges to overcome.
AR and VR Are Poised to Revolutionize Medtech—Are You Ready?
Virtual and augmented reality technologies are set to disrupt not just medical devices themselves but also the way they’re developed.
Think Twice Before Ignoring FDA Cybersecurity Guidance
Think FDA's cybersecurity guidance isn't enforceable? Think again.
Is Cloud a Viable ERP Deployment Option for Medtech Companies?
Medical device makers should take these factors into consideration when evaluating the best enterprise resource planning (ERP) deployment for their needs.
Here’s How to Make an IoT Medical Device Useful
More medical device makers are incorporating connectivity into their products, but that doesn’t mean hospitals are using that capability. How can device manufacturers increase their device’s connectivity in the hospital setting?
The Myths of Agile Debunked
There are several misconceptions about the Agile project management methodology that need to be cleared up.
How a Former Medtronic Rep Wants to Liberate Clinicians
A former Apple product manager and Medtronic sales rep has launched his own company, Murj Inc., to liberate clinicians from paper processes and inefficient device management tools using digital health technology. Amanda Pedersen Todd Butka's resume has two key details that set him apart...
A Match Made in Big Data Heaven?
By marrying artificial intelligence with big data, two firms are improving patient access to cancer trials. Nancy Crotti A San Francisco artificial intelligence startup and a precision-medicine diagnostics company are teaming up to match cancer patients with clinical trials. The matching...
What Technical Debt Means for Medical Device Developers
Not paying down technical debt in a timely fashion can bankrupt your product.