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Machine Learning Shows Promise for Supporting Medical Decisions
A number of studies presented at the 67th Annual Scientific Session of the American College of Cardiology demonstrated how machine learning can be used to accurately predict clinical outcomes in patients with known or potential heart problems. The findings of these studies indicate that machine learning can usher in a new era in digital health care tools capable of enhancing health care delivery by aiding routine processes and helping physicians to assess the patients’ risk. More...01 Mar 2018
AI Algorithm Could Help Fight TB and Gonorrhea
Researchers from the Viterbi School of Engineering at the University of Southern California have created an algorithm that could help public health programs better locate and treat people with undiagnosed infectious diseases, such as tuberculosis, malaria and gonorrhea. More...27 Feb 2018
Healthcare Augmented Reality And Virtual Reality Markets to Reach USD 5 Billion by 2023
The augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) in the healthcare market was valued at USD 769.2 million in 2017 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 36.6% during the forecast period to reach USD 5 billion by 2023. The market growth will be driven by increasing penetration of connected devices in the healthcare sector, rising investment in healthcare AR and VR, and growing need to reduce healthcare costs. However, the lack of competence in the deployment of AR and VR solutions, and lack of expertise among medical practitioners to adopt new technologies are the major restraints for market growth. More...08 Feb 2018
Elekta Collaborates with IBM Watson Health to Bring AI to Oncology
Elekta is collaborating with IBM Watson Health to offer Watson for Oncology with its cancer care solutions. Beginning in early 2018, Elekta will sell Watson for Oncology as a clinical decision support solution, paired within its digital cancer care solutions, including the MOSAIQ Oncology Information System. More...08 Feb 2018
AR System Allows Surgeons to Reconnect Blood Vessels
A team of researchers at Imperial College London at St Mary’s Hospital has demonstrated the use of Microsoft HoloLens headset for performing reconstructive lower limb surgery on patients. The HoloLens is a self-contained computer headset that immerses the wearer in ‘mixed reality’, allowing them to interact with ‘holograms’ which are computer-generated objects made visible through the visor. More...08 Feb 2018
Patient Positioning Systems Market to Reach USD 1.4 Billion by 2025
The global patient positioning systems market was valued at USD 942.8 million in 2016 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.7% during the 2014 - 2025 forecast period to reach USD 1.4 billion by 2025, driven by a growing geriatric population, rising incidence of cancer, increasing awareness among patients, and surge in expenditure on diagnostic procedures. Additionally, technological advancements in sensors, such as optic fiber technology, cancer tracking sensors, and MEMS sensors, are expected to further boost the market growth. More...29 Jan 2018
Top Challenges for Medical Device Manufacturers in Emerging Markets
The emerging markets are expected to provide significant growth opportunities for manufacturers of medical devices due to their increasing importance in modern healthcare. In spite of the positive outlook for the emerging medical devices markets, manufacturers will need to overcome some challenges related to product quality, regulatory compliance, and data security, according to Infiniti Research, a full service business intelligence and market research firm. More...16 Jan 2018
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