Insight
By Rob Vickerman, founder of WorkAthlete
When someone talks about med tech, we know what they are talking about: products and devices used for diagnosis or treatment of a medical condition. But we haven’t reached that stage in social care, and everyone will have a different answer to the question, ‘what is social care tech?’ “For many people they might think [...]
Ravinder Dahiya is an IEEE fellow and professor of electronics and nanoengineering at the University of Glasgow. Dahiya spoke to Health Tech World about smart bandage technology and how it is supporting telemedicine. What is smart bandage technology? Smart bandages are a relatively recent innovation which are revolutionising patient care by reducing the need for [...]
By Paul Thomas, head of engineering at CareScribe
Michael is a serial entrepreneur with nine start-ups under his belt and 25 years of experience in technology, innovation, business and creativity. Michael is the Co-Founder and CEO of MYND Therapeutics Inc., a Vancouver-based digital health company that makes software-as-therapy. He is also the Co-Founder and CEO of INTERFACE Health Society, a not-for-profit virtual digital [...]
Changing our bad habits and behaviours can be a challenge. Now authorities are stepping in to support us in making healthier, informed choices about the food we eat. Public health campaigns have been launched in the UK as early as 2016. The Change4Life Sugar Smart app saw 2 million downloads and prompted 96 per cent [...]
Louise Chang is the global vice president of clinical solutions, content strategy and partnerships at health information and analytics company Elsevier Health. The company's mission is to help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. But what does that mean in practical terms? Health Tech World spoke to [...]
In 2022 over two thirds of adults in the WHO European Region are classified as obese or overweight. The effects of obesity aren’t restricted to the individual but can be recognised across every aspect of our society. Excess fat leads to an increased risk of non-communicable diseases such as type 2 diabetes and 13 types [...]
Today’s global healthcare marketplace is marked by unprecedented transformation. This presents both challenges and opportunity to today’s market participants. We know how important it is to structure cross-border investments and transactions to account for complex and ever-shifting regulations. Within this dynamic environment, McDermott’s health lawyers wield a deep knowledge of how healthcare services, medical technology [...]
By Dave Walsha, sales manager, Electrical Mechanical Systems (EMS)
