The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), the ministerial department overseeing national health policy and the NHS, has invested over £5 million in remote working devices to enhance accessible health and social care in underprivileged areas across the UK.…
MedTech World announces MedTech Malta 2024
Following a series of four unique roadshows, numerous impactful meetups, and several pitch competitions, MedTech World is pleased to announce the official launch of this year’s MedTech Malta, its flagship event taking place this November, from 6-8 November at the…
Delivering peace of mind with IoT: Uni of Edinburgh researchers talk to IoT Insider
Last month, IoT Insider received the news that an AI-powered and IoT-enabled device had been developed to be used for identifying when older or vulnerable individuals living on their own need medical help, an example of how a combination of…
Research looks at using AI to identify drug-resistant bacteria
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have demonstrated that artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to identify drug-resistant infections, significantly reducing the time needed for accurate diagnosis. The team illustrated that an algorithm could be trained to correctly identify drug-resistant…
Samsung releases latest wearables
Samsung Electronics has unveiled its latest wearable devices: the Galaxy Ring, Galaxy Watch7, and Galaxy Watch Ultra. These new additions aim to make the advanced capabilities of Galaxy AI accessible to more users, offering comprehensive wellness experiences through innovative wearable…
4 tips to strengthen security of remote patient monitoring devices
In this exclusive piece, Zachary Amos, Editor of ReHack Magazine, shares his four tips for strengthening remote patient monitoring IoT devices The Internet of Things (IoT) has transformed monitoring, enabling medical providers to keep tabs on patients from afar. While…
Element introduces AI-powered platform for medical devices
Element Materials Technology (Element), a global provider of testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services, has introduced Element RegNav (RegNav), its first artificial intelligence (AI)-powered regulatory intelligence platform for medical devices. Initially launched to support FDA regulatory pathways, RegNav aims to…
AI tool being harnessed to alert to potential medical cases
A consortium of partners has developed an AI-powered and IoT-enabled device designed to identify when older or vulnerable individuals living alone may require immediate medical support. This device monitors the usage of household appliances and electrical items by analysing data…
Sony developing microsurgery assistance robot
Sony Group Corporation (Sony) has announced the development of a microsurgery assistance robot capable of automatic surgical instrument exchange and precision control. The prototype was showcased at the Sony booth during the 2024 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)…
IoT: Advancing modern healthcare
Efficiency. Productivity. Cost savings. These are just a few of the perks organisations can enjoy when leveraging the Internet of Things (IoT). Given how popular the technology has become among business owners lately, most of us are at least somewhat…
