The FDA Clears Magnetic Stimulation to Treat Depression [video]

by William McCleary | August 5, 2022 | Medical

The medical device company Neuronetics, Inc. recently got clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for another use for its NeuroStar Advanced Therapy for Mental Health treatment. Neuronetics’ transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) system now...

Steering Group’s New Plan to Protect Big Data Quality

by Bruce Brown | August 4, 2022 | Enabling Tech, Medical

Big data plays an increasingly important role in medicine and in public health studies. The adoption of electronic medical records (EMRs), arrays of continuous biometric sensors, and collaborations among global organizations that collect, analyze, and study massive...

FDA Clears New Smart Watch to Detect AFib

by William McCleary | August 3, 2022 | Medical

The partnership between iRhythm and Google’s sister company Verily recently got a big boost; the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance for the duo’s AI-powered system for monitoring cardiac arrhythmia. The pairing combines the ZEUS...

Companion Robot Reduces Elderly Falls by 46% [video]

by Bruce Brown | August 2, 2022 | Health

One of the most promising aspects of digital health technology is when two or more organizations partner to enhance the benefits of their respective products or services. We wrote previously about Intuition Robotics’ ElliQ robotic companion for older people,...

App Can Help With Opioid Abuse Virtual Treatment

by Bruce Brown | August 1, 2022 | Health, Medical

There is no single solution for all people who struggle with substance abuse disorders. That’s why we’re pleased to report that Groups, a proprietary mobile recovery app, is now available for the 11,000+ members of Groups Recover Together. The...

How Do Wearables Benefit Patients and Doctors?

by William McCleary | August 1, 2022 | Health, Medical

Taking a comprehensive look at the current state of wearable health technology, researchers reviewed 20 studies from Europe and the United States that focus on wearables. They published their results in the Journal of Medical Internet Research. So what conclusions did...