Based on the new market study by iData Research, the US mechanical ventilator market saw an incredible growth of nearly 33% in 2020, as ventilators have been vital tools in treating complications due to COVID-19. A ventilator’s purpose is to pump air into the lungs with a specified pressure and volume level to induce machine-dependent
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3 Simple Ways to Stay on Top of the Volatile Market in 2021
Keeping up with the market is hard enough without a looming global pandemic swinging it out of control. Although it is difficult to stay on top of recent trends, it is essential if you want to stay ahead of the market and your competition. Continually tracking trends, identifying who is doing well and why, along
Remote Patient Monitoring is Rapidly Growing in Mainstream Healthcare
The U.S. market for patient monitoring devices and equipment includes products that are designed to measure and observe changes in vital signs or the neurological, homodynamic, and cardiac functions of a patient. Due to the effects of COVID19, health care workers have recently begun the shift to remote patient monitoring (RPM) options, such as telehealth
BioSerenity Announces FDA Clearance for Electroencephalography (EEG) Wearable Device System
BioSerenity, Inc., recently announced they received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for the Neuronaute® Electroencephalography (EEG) System and IceCap® EEG wearable device that allows physicians to remotely monitor patients with epilepsy. In general, EEG devices record the electrical activity of neurons in the brain through electrodes placed on the scalp (non-invasive) or
Over 13 Million Laparoscopic Procedures are Performed Globally Every Year
Based on the recent market study performed by iData Research, over 13 million laparoscopic procedures are performed globally every year. Laparoscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that allows a surgeon to access the inside of the abdomen and pelvis through small incisions, (5mm-15mm) eliminating the need for large incisions in the skin. Laparoscopy, also
LATEST!! Covid-19 Causes Major Impacts on Neurologic Disorders
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19; SARS-CoV-2) pandemic has affected millions worldwide. There are still many unknowns surrounding this virus yet one thing is for sure, in serious cases the virus causes devastating effect on the body – and not just on the lungs. “Neurology Online Journal“ has published a new study showing that the COVID-19 virus
Teleflex Announces Expanded Indications For Intraosseous Vascular Access System
Teleflex has announced its receival of 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to expand the indications for the use of the Arrow® EZ-IO® Intraosseous Vascular Access System. This device is used to provide procedural guidance within the establishment of intraosseous vascular access, especially when intravenous access is difficult to obtain in
FDA Allows At-Home Capsule Endoscopy Administration
Amidst the global COVID-19 pandemic, The FDA has granted enforcement discretion allowing CapsoVision the ability to launch at-home administration of CapsoCam Plus®. This device consists of a video capsule system intended for further visualization of the small bowel mucosa in adults. Gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopes are flexible visualization instruments that are inserted into the alimentary canal
COVID-19 Causes Significant Drop in Interventional Cardiology Procedure Numbers
Interventional cardiology is a minimally-invasive technique that uses catheters to treat coronary arterial disease, which is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. These procedures allow the heart to continue functioning at its best moving almost 3,000 gallons of blood every day. Based on the European Heart Journal, cardiovascular disease (CVD)
Fitbit Used for Early Detection of COVID-19 Symptoms
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Cardiac Rhythm Management, COVID-19, Diagnostics, Patient Monitoring
Currently, the demand for healthcare workers and facilities is extraordinarily high in areas heavily affected by COVID-19. The demand for patient monitoring devices is also high. One of the biggest challenges in reducing the spread of the virus is contact tracing, which is made difficult through a high demand for health personnel, and because of
