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 issue includes digital health innovations such as digital biomarkers for advanced diagnosis and treatment decisions, AI-based diagnosis and monitoring devices, AI-based digital pathology, digital solutions for chronic disease management, AI enabled ultrasound scanner, AI-based sensor system for pain management, and an AI enabled mental health assessment solution. This issue includes medical imaging innovations, such as 3D ultrasound imaging, and image guided atherectomy system. Other technology innovations, such as alpha radiation therapy for glioblastoma, non-invasive glucose monitoring platform, topical hemostatic powder, transcranial direct current stimulation for treating depression, and robotic exoskeleton for rehabilitation 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.