By ARUNDHATI PARMAR | Sep 18, 2017 As the nation battles the opioid crisis, medtech companies are relying on versions of a technology that they hope will make a real dent in how chronic pain is treated and managed: neurostimulation. On Monday, Medtronic announced that FDA has approved its Intellis implantable spinal cord stimulation system to treat chronic, [...]
By The Medical Futurist Smart algorithms will soon diagnose skin cancer, dermatologists consult patients online, and 3D printers will print out synthetic skin to fight tissue shortages. There is a lot going on in dermatology, and medical professionals should prepare in time for the technological changes before they start swiping through the specialty. [...]
By Sohil Shah, DHIT Staff Writer As part of its mission to bring together diverse stakeholders from the healthcare, technology, investor, research, business and entrepreneurial communities to play a role in driving the digital health revolution here in North Carolina, DHIT’s Digital Health Happy Hours are fast becoming a popular forum for networking [...]
By CB Insights | August 23, 2017 Series A and B deals are increasing in the mental health tech industry, as startups from meditation apps to counseling programs seek funding. WHERE IS THIS DATA COMING FROM? Venture capital investment into mental health and wellness tech startups is on the rise, with 2017 on track [...]
By Rachel Z. Arndt | September 13, 2017 Epic Systems Corp. is making headway in the quest for interoperability and potentially fulfilling meaningful use requirements with a new way for patients to send their medical records to their providers. The new product, called Share Everywhere and unveiled Wednesday, allows patients to give doctors access to their [...]
By Amy Huffman | Sep 6, 2017 These North Carolina teenagers are building ventures that range from healthier nut butter to STEM education to IoT for garage doors. Kirsten Barber contributed. The young men and women profiled below give a new definition to extracurricular activity. Instead of—or in some cases, addition to—the typical clubs [...]
