In a landscape where technology and healthcare increasingly intersect, a significant shift has emerged from Alphabet Inc.’s life sciences arm, Verily, as it has decided to discontinue its entire medical device program to concentrate on artificial intelligence (AI) and data infrastructure. This bold
In a groundbreaking move that has sent ripples through the medtech industry, Terumo Corporation, a global leader in healthcare solutions, has acquired OrganOx, a University of Oxford spinout, for an astounding $1.5 billion, equivalent to roughly £1.11 billion. This acquisition marks one of the most
As the medical technology sector approaches the latter half of the year, it stands on the brink of transformative shifts that promise to redefine healthcare delivery and industry dynamics. With persistent challenges like widespread hypertension affecting millions and the relentless pace of
Imagine a medical tool so ancient that its origins trace back to Roman times, yet it remains a staple in modern gynecological exams with little change in design over centuries, causing discomfort and anxiety for many women. The speculum, used to visualize the vagina and cervix during pelvic exams,
Imagine a world where thoughts alone can control a robotic arm, type a message, or even restore lost speech to someone silenced by disease. Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) are turning this vision into reality, creating a direct link between the human brain and external devices by translating
In an era where medical technology continues to transform lives at an unprecedented pace, few individuals embody the spirit of relentless innovation as vividly as Raymond "Ray" Cohen, a veteran of the medtech industry. After orchestrating the monumental $3.7 billion sale of Axonics Inc. to Boston
