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 diagnostic technologies such as home-based or point-of-care rapid molecular diagnostic, molecular syndromic testing of infections, AI based cerebral amyloid test, non-invasive glucose measurement, smartphone based respiratory disease diagnosis and blood clotting testing . Some of the implantables covered in the report are bioactive bone graft granules, acid reflux treating passive implant . Innovative wearables covered include wearable neurostimulation, wearable ultrasound patch for cardiac monitoring, gait analysis wearable sensor device, vibration belt to treat osteoporosis. The medical imaging technology innovations, such as portable electromagnetic imaging, 3D bone visualization software 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.