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Making the Most of Medical Wearables: Addressing Patient Adherence Challenges

Making the Most of Medical Wearables: Addressing Patient Adherence Challenges     Patient adherence has historically been a challenge. Patients may deviate from treatment plans due to a variety of factors, including lifestyle choices, technological complexity or just plain forgetfulness. Studies have shown that 50-60% of patients with chronic illnesses miss medication doses, take the wrong …

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Drivers and Implications of Multi-Billion Dollar Acquisitions in Medtech

Drivers and Implications of Multi-Billion Dollar Acquisitions in Medtech     After a busy 2021, medical technology (medtech) mergers and acquisitions (M&As) dropped in 2022 largely due to the impacts of COVID-19, rising inflation and supply chain challenges. But some medtech companies were able to launch megadeals in 2022 despite macroeconomic conditions.[1] While billion-dollar deals are …

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Instructional Materials: The Basis for Safety Between Users and Medical Devices

Instructional Materials: The Basis for Safety Between Users and Medical Devices     In the rapidly advancing world of medical devices, ensuring user safety and optimal performance is paramount. This calls for meticulous attention not only to the design of the devices themselves, but also to the instructional materials that accompany them. The efficacy of these …

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