Medical Devices

Data advances, environmental factors driving device innovation: Pharmapack

11-Oct-2021 By Jenni Spinner

Organizers of the drug delivery and packaging event have shared an industry report that reveals what is likely to push innovation forward in the future.

The right tech can add real-world context to clinical trials: Sharecare

21-Sep-2021 By Jenni Spinner

According to a leader from the health engagement solutions firm, intelligent use of technology tools can add patient-centricity and realism to a study.

US pharma market ahead of Europe on drug device innovation: Pharmapack

21-Sep-2021 By Jenni Spinner

A report from the industry event’s organizers indicates American companies have an edge on drug delivery innovation but lag in operational sustainability.

Prepping for success can streamline transition to decentralized trials: Oracle

08-Sep-2021 By Jenni Spinner

According to an Oracle Health Sciences leader, companies looking to take on decentralized trials should keep a few things in mind before taking the plunge.

Survey: about half of trials will be decentralized in the next 12 months

08-Sep-2021 By Jenni Spinner

A survey on remote patient monitoring, conducted by health solutions firm Vivalink, anticipates notable growth in virtual studies during the next year

Increasingly savvy patients call for shift in trial approach: Illingworth

07-Sep-2021 By Jenni Spinner

A leader from the home trial services provder says patients’ increasing awareness of clinical research has how trial teams should consider their approach.

Curebase to partner on VR-based chronic pain clinical trials

02-Sep-2021 By Jenni Spinner

The decentralized trial tech firm will work with Applied VR on five studies testing the viability of virtual-reality therapy in treating pain patients.

Report reveals obstacles to implementing digital trial tech

26-Aug-2021 By Jenni Spinner

A study conducted by trial tech firms Curedatis and Climedo Health reveals what trial professionals view as challenges and opportunities in digitalization.

Inflammasome develops combo HIV/birth control implant

23-Aug-2021 By Jenni Spinner

Thanks in part to grants from the Gates Foundation, the company has come up with a bioerodible implant that combines HIV prevention and birth control.

Study examines long-term effects of COVID-19 on athletes' hearts

12-Aug-2021 By Jenni Spinner

The Heart of Athletes study, using Deloitte’s ConvergeHealth MyPath for Clinical platform, aims to examine heart inflammation in athletes with the virus.

FDA grants Breakthrough Device designation to digital therapeutic

29-Jul-2021 By Jenni Spinner

The BiovitalsHF, from Biofourmis, is intended to augment decision-making in clinical environments, and to supplement traditional pharmaceutical therapies.

Merck, Evidation join forces on Alzheimer’s data solutions

22-Jul-2021 By Jenni Spinner

The health data specialist and pharma firm are partnering on solutions around remote collection of digital data for detection and monitoring of treatments.

Rare disease specialists talk resources, research and hope

09-Jul-2021 By Jenni Spinner

During the Rare/Orphan Diseases, Special Patient Population webinar, a group of industry experts discussed challenges and opportunities faced in the field.

Duke University, HumanFirst partner to assess digital clinical measuring tools

06-Jul-2021 By Jenni Spinner

The two entities will work together to evaluate digital sensors and other tools used in clinical research, checking the items for accuracy and equity.

Tech Innovations: June 2021

23-Jun-2021 By Jenni Spinner

This month’s roundup of new equipment, materials, tech partnerships and other news includes items from Ajinomoto, Evonik, Quanticate, Pharmasol, and more.