In a world increasingly reliant on global supply chains, the United States faces a pressing question about the safety of depending on foreign imports for critical goods like industrial machinery and medical equipment, prompting urgent scrutiny. On September 2 this year, the U.S. Department of
The intersection of medical technology and artificial intelligence is ushering in a new era of healthcare, where devices are no longer static tools but dynamic systems capable of learning and adapting to individual patient needs, promising a profound shift in care delivery. As Shweta Maniar, Google
In an era where technology is rapidly transforming healthcare, Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) in Kingston, Ontario, stands at the forefront of innovation with a groundbreaking advancement in surgical care. The recent addition of a second surgical robot to its arsenal marks a significant
As artificial intelligence continues to transform the landscape of healthcare, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken a significant step toward ensuring the safety and effectiveness of AI-enabled medical devices by initiating a public consultation process. This move comes in response
The federal government finds itself in the midst of a contentious shutdown, sparked by a bitter partisan clash between Senate Democrats and House Republicans over a continuing resolution to sustain federal operations. This deadlock has thrust the issue of taxpayer-funded healthcare for undocumented
In a landscape where cardiovascular health remains a pressing concern for millions, Boston Scientific has emerged with groundbreaking updates about its Watchman device, a left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) system designed to mitigate stroke risk in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). This
