Research Program Investigates Use of Hyperspectral Imaging Technology to Assess COVID-19 Rashes

By Maria Fontanazza, Editor-in-Chief

One goal is to develop a fast, non-invasive way to evaluate skin rashes, such as ‘COVID toes’, for ischemia.

Medical Device Cybersecurity Conference to Tackle Critical Legacy Issues

By MedTech Intelligence Staff

This year’s virtual event features experts from medical device companies, hospitals and government organizations.

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Optimizing Wireless Networks in Nursing Homes
and Care Communities

By Roger Sands, Wyebot, Inc.

Networks enable the use of critical resources, including telehealth services, medical IoT technology, and staff and personal devices. It is critical to have a reliable WiFi network to support these devices.

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Best Practices for Leading Medical Device Teams During
the COVID-19 Pandemic

By Jon Speer, Greenlight Guru

As COVID-19 sweeps the globe, it's becoming increasingly difficult for medical device leaders to navigate the arising challenges and prepare for the future.

Featured Quote

Digitization will enable medtech companies to put all of the latest details and advice about a product online, accessible via a mobile phone, a web link, or by scanning a barcode/QR code on a product label.

— Agnes Cwienczek, AMPLEXOR

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Economic Operators:
New Responsibilities Shake Up MedTech

By Beth Crandall, Maetrics

The EU MDR has rendered compliance an issue of interest for specific entities with an economic interest in medical devices—grouped into the term “economic operators”. It introduces new regulatory requirements for two of the four entities that previously had no formal role in ensuring product compliance, namely importers and distributors. If the burden of compliance is now shared with more entities than just the legal manufacturer, many may be wondering if the industry is ready to meet these new requirements.

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What Does the Post-Quarantine World Look Like for
AR/XR Technology and Telemedicine?

Michael Freeman, Ocutrx Vision Technologies, LLC

Government-mandated quarantine has compelled professionals in many industries to consider what their work dynamic looks like through the lens of telecommunication in a post-quarantine world. This is especially true for the patient-centered medical profession, and it is clear both augmented reality (AR) and extended reality (XR) technologies are part of that vision of the future.

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