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Image: The HoloLens headset helped surgeons perform reconstructive lower limb surgery on patients (Photo courtesy of Imperial College London).

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
Image: The global patient positioning systems market is expected to reach USD 1.4 billion by 2025 (Photo courtesy of Medgadget).

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

Smart Pills Market Worth USD 3 Billion by 2025

The global smart pills market was valued at USD 779.4 million in 2016 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 15.5% during the forecast period (2017-2025) to reach USD 3.0 billion by 2025, driven by the increased prevalence of colorectal cancer and gastrointestinal disorders, geographical expansion by the major players, rising cancer screening awareness programs and faster FDA approvals. More...
16 Jan 2018
Image: The global surgical table market is expected to grow as the result of rising healthcare expenditures, increasing number of hospitals, adoption of hybrid operating rooms, and improved healthcare facilities (Photo courtesy of Maquet).

Global Surgical Table Market Driven by Increase in Healthcare Expenditures

The global surgical table market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 2.9% from 2018 to 2023, driven by rising healthcare expenditures, increasing number of hospitals, adoption of hybrid operating rooms, and improved healthcare facilities. These are the latest findings of Research and Markets, a global market research company. More...
09 Jan 2018
Image: The gap between AI and humans is expected to be bridged in 2018 through a collaboration of humans and machines (Photo courtesy of Techora).

Human-Machine Collaboration to Redefine Healthcare Market in 2018

Human-machine collaboration will bridge the gap between artificial intelligence (AI) and humans in 2018, leaving aside the man versus machine competition. Non-traditional players such as Amazon, Apple, Google, and IBM will start having a tangible impact on the healthcare ecosystem. Competing outside their conventional arena, these organizations are pushing traditional healthcare companies to break their main business model and make healthcare more accessible, affordable, and consumer-centric. More...
26 Dec 2017

Global Hybrid OR Market to Reach USD 1,17 Million by 2022

The global hybrid operating room (OR) market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.5% from USD 652.0 million in 2017 to USD 1,174.9 million by 2022, driven by technological advancements in robot-assisted surgeries, increasing minimally invasive surgeries, and growing patient preference for affordable & effective surgical treatments. However, high establishment costs and procedural risks for patients associated with hybrid ORs are expected to limit the market growth during 2017 to 2022. More...
06 Dec 2017
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