Research Overview

The latest issue of Advanced MedTech Technology Opportunity Engine (TOE) profiles a wide range of innovations from the advanced medical device and imaging industry. The innovations include several cardiac devices, such as AI-enabled cardiac ultrasound imaging, a smart and wireless ECG monitoring device, and a real-time cardiac monitoring device. The issue also profiles few digital-enabled diagnostics such as AI-enabled proteomic analysis for cancer treatment response, AI-enabled fundus imaging for retinal disease diagnosis, AI-enabled eye tracking for neurological disease diagnosis, and AI-enabled improved MRI interpretation and enhanced endoscopy analysis. Other technology innovations including a digital chronic disease management platform, cryomodulation for skin lesion, disposable home sleep apnea diagnosis, a wearable device for vertigo management, multi-camera laparoscopic visualization, and a silver nanoparticle embedded anti-microbial catheter have also been covered. These innovations portray the diversity in their technology readiness levels, indicating an immediate or potential market impact. The growth opportunities for all these advanced medical device technologies are also covered in this issue.

The Advanced MedTech TOE analyzes and reports new and emerging technologies; advances in R&D, product development and regulatory matters specifically related to the areas of CT, MRI, NM, PET, ultrasound, X-ray, neurology, ophthalmology, respiratory/anesthesia, wound care and management, surgical tools and instrumentation, drug delivery, orthopedics, endoscopy, cardiology, and monitoring. In addition, relevant developments in fusion technologies, functional imaging technology, interventional cardiology and image guided surgery and healthcare IT related areas such as PACS, medical information storage, and disaster recovery/business continuance will also be covered.

Medical devices and imaging technology and innovation research covers cutting-edge global developments in medical devices and imaging sectors such as biosensors, biomaterials, biomechanics, microtechnologies, nanotechnologies, assistive technologies, and imaging technologies and platforms.