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Diagnostics | Patient Monitoring

Ultrasound Wearable Can Detect Internal Organ Stiffness

Sticky, wearable sensor developed by MIT researchers could help identify early signs of acute liver failure.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.12.24

Chronic Disease | Patient Monitoring

Biolinq Raises $58M for Intradermal Glucose Sensor Pivotal Trial

Biolinq’s wearable patch has an array of tiny, electrochemical sensors that measure glucose levels just below the skin's surface.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 04.04.24

Patient Monitoring

Philips, smartQare Forge Continuous Patient Monitoring Partnership

Wearable biosensors backed by monitoring platforms could help reduce clinical workload and length of hospital stay.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 04.04.24

Chronic Disease | Patient Monitoring

MTD to Buy Ypsomed's Pen Needle, Blood Glucose Monitoring Businesses

The transaction’s close is expected in summer 2024.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 03.27.24

Chronic Disease | Patient Monitoring

Discussing Diabetes Tech Trends with Thermo Fisher's PPD

MPO spoke to Mona Eskandarian, director of project management for general medicine and cardiovascular, for PPD, Thermo Fisher's clinical research business.

Online Exclusives Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 03.26.24

Cardiovascular | Patient Monitoring

Abbott Gets CE Mark for Assert-IQ Insertable Cardiac Monitor

Assert-IQ ICM helps doctors monitor people's heart rhythms remotely for up to six years.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 03.25.24

Chronic Disease | Patient Monitoring

Asking Abbott Labs About Diabetes Technology

MPO recently spoke to a spokesperson from Abbott Laboratories about the company's technology.

Online Exclusives Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 03.21.24

Chronic Disease | Patient Monitoring

Medtronic Muses on Diabetes Management Technologies

MPO recently spoke to Ali Dianaty, SVP of product innovation and operation at Medtronic Diabetes.

Online Exclusives Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 03.20.24

Chronic Disease | Patient Monitoring

Examining Continuous Glucose Monitoring with Dexcom CEO Kevin Sayer

Dexcom recently revealed that Stelo, its new glucose sensor, has received FDA approval.

Online Exclusives Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 03.20.24

Patient Monitoring

Researchers Develop Prototypes for Sensitive Skin Applications

Groups have developed an infant mattress for the ICU and a pressure sensor system for paraplegics.

Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 03.11.24

Patient Monitoring

RDS Secures CE Mark for its MultiSense Remote Patient Monitoring System

The MultiSense wearable solution receives a class IIa medical device certification, in compliance with Regulation (EU) 2017/745.

Rachel Klemovitch, Assistant Editor 03.08.24

Chronic Disease | Patient Monitoring

Abbott's Real-World Data Backs FreeStyle Libre CGM Use with GLP-1s

People with Type 2 diabetes had a greater HbA1c reduction when using GLP-1 drugs and FreeStyle Libre tech together.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 03.06.24

Chronic Disease | Patient Monitoring

FDA Clears Dexcom's Stelo, the First Over-the-Counter CGM

Stelo offers an option for those who don’t have insurance coverage for CGM.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 03.05.24

Cardiovascular | Patient Monitoring

FDA Clears ADI's Sensinel Cardiopulmonary Management System

The compact, wearable device captures cardiopulmonary measurements to manage chronic conditions like heart failure.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 03.05.24

Chronic Disease | Patient Monitoring

The Sweet Science of Diabetes Technology

Continuous glucose monitoring and insulin delivery technology is becoming smaller, smarter, and integrated to ease diabetes management burden.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 02.28.24

Patient Monitoring

GE HealthCare and Biofourmis Partner for Virtual Care-at-Home Solutions

This collaboration extends patient monitoring outside of hospitals to ease hospital-to-home patient care.

Rachel Klemovitch, Assistant Editor 02.28.24

Chronic Disease | Contract Manufacturing | Patient Monitoring

Glucotrack Chooses Cirtec Medical as Manufacturer for Implantable Continuous Blood Glucose Monitor

The duo will collaborate to finish development and manufacturing activities to support the implantable CBGM’s first-in-human studies.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 02.28.24

Chronic Disease | Patient Monitoring

Know Labs Reveals KnowU Wearable, Non-Invasive CGM

KnowU features the sensor the company intends to submit to the FDA for clearance.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 02.27.24

Patient Monitoring

FDA OKs X-trodes' Smart Skin Wireless EP Monitoring Patch

The patch acquires brain activity, cardiac monitoring, eye movement, and muscle activity data.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 02.20.24

Patient Monitoring

Masimo Gets FDA Nod for MightySat Medical OTC Fingertip Pulse Oximeter

MightySat Medical is meant for spot-checking functional oxygen saturation of arterial hemoglobin and pulse rate.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 02.13.24

Chronic Disease | Patient Monitoring

Omnipod 5 Insulin Pump with FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus CGM Wins EU Nod

Abbott's FreeStyle Libre sensor is the second CGM to get a CE mark for use with the tubeless, automated insulin delivery system.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 02.07.24

Patient Monitoring

Philips Sounds OK'ed to Reduce Patient Monitor Alarm Noise

The FDA cleared an update to Philips' IntelliVue software that helps drive alarm management strategies.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 02.06.24

Chronic Disease | Patient Monitoring

Dexcom ONE+ Real-Time CGM Rolls Out in Europe

The next-gen, real-time continuous glucose monitor has a first-in-class setting to help diabetes patients avoid alarm fatigue.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 02.06.24

Patient Monitoring

GE HealthCare's Novii+ Maternal & Fetal Monitoring Patch Earns FDA Nod

Novii+ can be used in patients 34 weeks pregnant or later, three weeks earlier than the previously defined use.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 02.01.24

Patient Monitoring

NuvoAir's Air Next Spirometer OK'ed for Home Use

Air Next can now conduct full spirometry at home, providing clinical data for patients to be monitored continuously.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 01.30.24

Digital Health | Patient Monitoring

DuPont, STMicroelectronics Collaborate on Smart Wearable Device Concept

Companies aim to create a new concept in wearable biosignal-monitoring devices that merges patient comfort with high performance.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 01.25.24

Digital Health | Patient Monitoring

InfoBionic, Mayo Clinic Team Up to Enhance Remote Patient Monitoring Platform

Partnership aims to enhance InfoBionic’s AI algorithms and analytics capabilities to provide more personalized and predictive insights to patients, clinicians.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 01.23.24

Chronic Disease | Patient Monitoring

Dexcom Submits Stelo Glucose Sensor for Non-Insulin Users to FDA

The company expects the new Stelo glucose sensor to launch this summer.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 01.10.24

Diagnostics | Digital Health | Patient Monitoring

Gabi SmartCare Wins FDA Nod for Digital Pediatric Solutions

The Belgian startup will begin marketing its connected bracelet for children aged 0-12 and digital platform in Q2.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 01.08.24

Chronic Disease | Patient Monitoring

Medtronic Gets EU Nod for MiniMed 780G with Simplera Sync CGM

Simplera Sync has a two-step insertion process and is half the size of previous Medtronic sensors.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 01.08.24

Chronic Disease | Patient Monitoring

Abbott Integrates FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus CGM with Tandem's t:slim X2 Insulin Pump

Tandem’s pump connects wirelessly to the sensor, which sends automatic glucose readings every minute to the pump.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 01.08.24

Patient Monitoring | Software & IT

Nanowear Gets FDA OK for AI-Enabled, Wearable Blood Pressure Monitor

The monitoring system consists of a non-invasive, cuffless, continuous blood pressure monitor and the SimpleSense BP diagnostic.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 01.05.24

Chronic Disease | Patient Monitoring

GlucoTrack Moves Toward Human Trials of Implantable Continuous Blood Glucose Monitor

The company touted positive data from initial and long-term preclinical studies for the implantable CBGM.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 01.03.24

Patient Monitoring

FDA OKs Masimo's Stork Home Baby Monitoring System

The home smart baby monitoring system was cleared for prescription use for healthy and sick babies 0-18 months old.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 12.18.23

Patient Monitoring

A Look at Remote Patient Monitoring Trends in 2024

Patient-centric advancements, hospital-at-home care, and regulatory initiatives provide a glimpse into remote healthcare services’ dynamic development.

Online Exclusives Jiang Li, CEO of Vivalink 12.15.23

Patient Monitoring | Surgical

New Intraoperative Neuromonitoring Feature Added to Nihon Kohden's Neuromaster G1 System

The One View Solution enables clinicians to respond promptly to neurological or anesthetic changes.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 12.15.23

Patient Monitoring

FDA Clears Sleepiz's Contactless Remote Patient Monitoring Device

The product offers short- and long-term respiration and heart rate monitoring, providing enhanced insights into patients' physiological statuses.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 12.12.23

Cardiovascular | Patient Monitoring

CES24: Neuranics to Unveil Magnetic Heart Sensor Development Kit

The firm hopes its MCG sensors could replace current three-lead ECG sensors used in sports fitness and medical monitoring devices.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 12.08.23

Digital Health

Biome Analytics Unveils Next-Generation Echo Quality and Patient Monitoring Tool

New solution addresses the challenge of high turnover for sonographers.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 12.06.23

Chronic Disease | Patient Monitoring

Tandem Diabetes Rolls Out t:slim X2 Insulin Pump Software for Dexcom G7 CGM

Tandem said its AID system with Control-IQ technology is the only AID option today to use Dexcom’s latest CGM technology.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 12.06.23

Cardiovascular | Patient Monitoring

GE HealthCare, AirStrip Ink Patient Monitoring, Cardiac Deal

The duo began an agreement to commercialize integrated monitoring and cardiac data visualization for healthcare systems.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 12.05.23

Cardiovascular | Patient Monitoring

Early Warning: A Q&A with Abbott's CMO of Heart Failure

Abbott’s connected care technology builds more collaboration between clinical teams and patients, helping treat heart failure before it worsens.

Online Exclusives Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 11.27.23

Patient Monitoring

GE HealthCare's New Version of Digital Expert Access Gains FDA OK

The company also began an exclusive distribution deal with Brazilian tech company IONIC Health.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 11.22.23

Patient Monitoring

Masimo W1 Medical Watch OK'ed for OTC, Rx Use

Masimo said W1 is the first FDA-cleared watch with continuous, real-time SpO2 and pulse rate for OTC and Rx use.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 11.20.23

Digital Health | Patient Monitoring

Royal Philips and NYU Langone Health Enter 8-Year Strategic Partnership

Aim to enhance patient care through further innovation.

Charles Sternberg, Associate Editor 11.16.23

Patient Monitoring

BioIntelliSense, UC Davis Health Begin Bone Marrow Transplant Initiative

The program will leverage BioIntelliSense’s BioButton to monitor vulnerable transplant patients.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 11.16.23

Patient Monitoring

greenteg Presents Fever Sensing Solution at MEDICA

Technology enables clinicians to make informed treatment decisions remotely.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 11.15.23

Patient Monitoring

Medica 2023: A Photo Tour

For anyone who couldn’t make it to Germany this year, these images will have you smelling the sausages and feeling the autumn temps of Messe Düsseldorf.

Slideshows Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 11.14.23

Patient Monitoring