Medical Devices
Wearables, diagnostics, monitoring technology, and the devices reshaping patient care.
80 articles
Home Cardiac Monitoring: How ECG Patches Are Catching Arrhythmias Earlier
Long-term wearable ECG patches are dramatically improving detection rates for intermittent atrial fibrillation compared to traditional single-visit EKGs.
Aug 26, 2026
Portable Ultrasound: How Handheld Imaging Is Changing Point-of-Care Diagnosis
Pocket-sized ultrasound probes connected to smartphones are putting diagnostic imaging directly into primary care exam rooms and home health visits.
Aug 21, 2026
Diabetes Tech in 2026: Closed-Loop Insulin Systems Reach More Patients
Automated insulin delivery systems — often called artificial pancreases — are expanding coverage and eligibility, transforming daily management for people with type 1 diabetes.
Aug 18, 2026
Retinal Imaging as an Early Warning System for Cardiovascular Disease
AI-powered retinal scans can now flag cardiovascular and cognitive decline risk years before symptoms appear, turning a routine eye exam into a whole-body screening tool.
Aug 8, 2026
Wearable and AI Early-Warning Systems for Sepsis and Clinical Deterioration
Hospitals are increasingly using continuous wearable monitoring paired with AI algorithms to catch patient deterioration hours before it would otherwise be noticed. Here is how these early-warning systems actually work.
Aug 3, 2026
Sleep Tracking Wearables: What the Validation Studies Say About Their Clinical Accuracy
Consumer sleep trackers report detailed sleep stage breakdowns, but validation against clinical polysomnography reveals real accuracy limitations. Here is what the research actually shows.
Aug 2, 2026
Remote Patient Monitoring Reimbursement: How the CPT Codes Actually Work
Remote patient monitoring billing depends on a specific set of CPT codes with distinct requirements for device setup, data transmission days, and clinical review time. Here is how the billing mechanics actually function.
Aug 1, 2026
Why Wearable Health Data Still Does Not Flow Smoothly Into the Electronic Health Record
Despite years of interoperability initiatives, most wearable device data still lives outside the clinical record physicians actually see. Here is what is actually blocking integration.
Jul 31, 2026
Smartwatch Atrial Fibrillation Detection: What the Clinical Validation Actually Shows
Consumer smartwatches can now flag irregular heart rhythms suggestive of atrial fibrillation. Here is what the FDA clearance actually covers, and what it does not, according to the validation studies.
Jul 30, 2026
Continuous Glucose Monitors for Non-Diabetics: Legitimate Insight or Wellness Overreach?
Over-the-counter continuous glucose monitors have expanded beyond diabetes management into general wellness marketing. Here is what the evidence actually says about glucose monitoring for people without diabetes.
Jul 29, 2026
Wearable Continuous Blood Pressure Monitors: The Cuffless Revolution
New optical and pulse-wave-based sensors are enabling continuous, cuffless blood pressure tracking, potentially transforming hypertension diagnosis and management.
Jul 25, 2026
Hospital-at-Home Outcomes Data: What Multi-Year Studies Are Finding
As hospital-at-home programs accumulate years of operational data, a clearer picture is emerging of how outcomes, costs, and patient experience actually compare to traditional inpatient care.
Jul 21, 2026
The Technology Behind Hospital-at-Home: Devices, Connectivity, and Clinical Oversight
Delivering hospital-level care in a living room requires a specific technology stack working reliably around the clock. Here is what that infrastructure actually consists of.
Jul 20, 2026
Needle-Free Drug Delivery: Microarray Patches and Jet Injectors
Microarray patches capable of delivering vaccines and biologics without a needle are advancing through clinical trials, promising better adherence and less pain.
Jul 20, 2026
Which Conditions Qualify for Hospital-at-Home Care
Not every acutely ill patient is a candidate for home-based hospital care. Here is how health systems actually decide who qualifies, and what disqualifies a patient despite an otherwise appropriate diagnosis.
Jul 17, 2026
Remote Patient Monitoring Workflow: How Care Teams Turn Continuous Data Into Clinical Action
Connected devices only improve outcomes if a care team is staffed and protocoled to act on the data they generate. Here is how well-run RPM programs actually operate, from device setup to escalation.
Jul 16, 2026
Hospital-at-Home Programs: Acute Care Without the Hospital Stay
A growing number of health systems are treating acutely ill patients at home with the same intensity of monitoring and intervention as an inpatient unit. Here is how the model actually works and what it delivers.
Jul 15, 2026
Concussion Protocols Get More Precise With Objective Biomarkers
Blood-based biomarker tests are giving clinicians objective data to supplement symptom-based concussion assessments, improving return-to-play decisions.
Jul 14, 2026
Wearable EMG and Muscle Activation Sensors for Home Rehab
Electromyography sensors once confined to research labs are now guiding home physical therapy programs, giving patients real-time feedback on muscle activation.
Jul 12, 2026
Wearable ECG Monitors for AFib Detection: Clinical Evidence and What Cardiologists Actually Recommend
Evidence-based review of consumer and clinical wearable ECG monitors — Apple Watch, KardiaMobile, Zio patch — their sensitivity, specificity, and role in atrial fibrillation screening.
Jun 25, 2026
Medical Device Cybersecurity: The Risk Hiding in Connected Equipment
Infusion pumps, imaging systems, and patient monitors increasingly connect to hospital networks — and increasingly represent a genuine attack vector. Here is how the FDA and manufacturers are responding.
Jun 25, 2026
Apple Watch Hypertension Detection: FDA Clearance, Accuracy Data, and Clinical Reality
Apple Watch Series 10's hypertension notification feature received FDA clearance in late 2024. In 2026, millions of users are receiving blood pressure alerts for the first time. We examine what the algorithm detects, how accurate it is, and how clinicians should respond.
Jun 10, 2026
Oura Ring and Menopause: How Continuous Biometric Tracking Is Changing Women's Midlife Health
The Oura Ring's menopause guidance feature, launched in late 2025, uses continuous temperature, HRV, and sleep data to help users understand vasomotor symptoms, sleep disruption, and hormonal patterns. We examine the evidence and clinical implications.
Jun 8, 2026
Wearable Sleep Apnea Detection: How Smart Rings and Watches Are Catching Silent Cases
New FDA-cleared algorithms in consumer wearables are flagging sleep apnea in people who never suspected they had it, changing the diagnostic pathway for a historically underdiagnosed condition.
Jun 6, 2026
Inspire V: The Fifth-Generation Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulator Setting a New Standard for OSA
Inspire Medical Systems' fifth-generation hypoglossal nerve stimulator features smaller hardware, MRI compatibility up to 3T, Bluetooth titration, and expanded patient eligibility. We review the 2026 data and what it means for CPAP-intolerant patients.
Jun 4, 2026
Rapid Point-of-Care STI Testing Expansion Is Reshaping Clinic Diagnostic Supply Needs
Expanding rapid point-of-care testing for sexually transmitted infections is changing diagnostic supply demand at clinics and urgent care sites offering same-visit results and treatment.
May 31, 2026
Digital Pathology Whole Slide Scanning: A Procurement Guide for a Maturing Technology Category
Whole slide imaging technology for digital pathology has matured considerably, and procurement teams evaluating adoption face a more established but still consequential set of vendor and workflow decisions.
May 28, 2026
Multiplex Respiratory Panel Testing Demand Continues Reshaping Lab and POC Supply Planning
Combined multiplex panels testing for several respiratory pathogens simultaneously continue displacing single-target testing, with real implications for lab and point-of-care supply planning.
May 27, 2026
Point-of-Care Testing Expansion in Retail and Urgent Care Settings Reshapes Diagnostic Supply Demand
As point-of-care diagnostic testing spreads further into retail pharmacy and urgent care settings, diagnostic supply demand is shifting away from traditional centralized hospital laboratories.
May 25, 2026
Molecular Diagnostics Testing Volume Growth Is Outpacing Some Reagent Supply Chains
Expanding molecular diagnostic test menus and rising volume continue to strain reagent and consumable supply chains that were sized for a smaller, more specialized testing footprint.
May 24, 2026
High-Flow Nasal Cannula Therapy Expands Beyond the ICU
High-flow nasal cannula respiratory support, once concentrated in critical care, is expanding into general medical floors and even some outpatient settings, with real supply chain implications.
May 21, 2026
Pressure Injury Prevention: Evidence-Based Protocols for Hospital and Long-Term Care in 2025
Clinical guide to pressure injury prevention — NPIAP staging, risk assessment tools (Braden Scale), evidence-based interventions (repositioning, foam mattresses, nutritional support), and quality metrics.
May 19, 2026
Smart Infusion Pump Interoperability Is Finally Closing the Medication Error Loop
Bidirectional integration between smart infusion pumps and the EHR is expanding, closing a longstanding gap between programmed pump rates and the actual medication order.
May 18, 2026
Midline Catheters vs. PICCs: A Growing Debate Over Right-Sizing Vascular Access
Midline catheter adoption continues growing as a lower-risk alternative to PICC lines for patients who do not need central access, though the decision framework still requires clinical nuance.
May 17, 2026
The Vibrant Capsule: An Ingestible Vibrating Pill Is Transforming Chronic Constipation Treatment
The Vibrant capsule — an ingestible vibrating device FDA-cleared in 2022 — uses mechanical stimulation of the colon to treat chronic idiopathic constipation without drugs. In 2026, two-year real-world data shows durability and a safety profile superior to pharmacological alternatives.
May 16, 2026
Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral IV Insertion: Expanding Beyond the Difficult-Access Patient
Ultrasound guidance for peripheral IV insertion, once reserved for the most difficult venous access cases, is expanding into more routine use as device costs fall and training scales.
May 15, 2026
Hyperfine Swoop: The Portable MRI That's Bringing Brain Scans to the Bedside
Hyperfine's Swoop portable MRI system weighs 1,400 lbs (vs. 10,000 for conventional MRI), costs $1.5M (vs. $3M+), requires no specialized room or shielding, and can image the brain at bedside in the ICU, ED, or rural clinic. In 2026, 250+ centers have deployed it.
May 14, 2026
Continuous Ketone Monitors: Real-Time Metabolic Feedback for Ketogenic Diets, Fasting, and Epilepsy
Following the success of continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), continuous ketone monitors are entering the market in 2026. We examine how biosensor technology works, the clinical and consumer use cases, and what the early accuracy data shows.
May 12, 2026
Pediatric Wearables: Monitoring Kids' Health Without Overmedicalizing Childhood
As wearable health trackers marketed to children multiply, pediatricians are debating where legitimate monitoring ends and premature medicalization begins.
May 12, 2026
AI-Enabled Diagnostic Imaging Devices: A Procurement Framework for a Fast-Moving Category
FDA-cleared AI diagnostic imaging tools are proliferating rapidly, and procurement teams need a structured evaluation framework to keep pace with the volume of new offerings.
May 11, 2026
Continuous Glucose Monitor Supply Is Expanding Beyond Diabetes Care Into Broader Inpatient Use
Continuous glucose monitoring, long associated primarily with outpatient diabetes management, is expanding into inpatient glycemic management protocols with real supply chain implications.
May 10, 2026
Why Interoperability Should Be a Procurement Requirement, Not an IT Afterthought
Device interoperability with existing EHR and monitoring infrastructure has become a genuine cost and safety issue when treated as a post-purchase integration problem rather than a purchasing criterion.
May 9, 2026
Home Dialysis in 2026: The Case for Home Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis Is Stronger Than Ever
Fewer than 15% of US dialysis patients receive home-based treatment, despite evidence that home hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis produce better survival, quality of life, and cardiovascular outcomes than in-center HD. In 2026, NxStage System One and Tablo are changing what home hemodialysis looks like.
May 8, 2026
Medical Device-as-a-Service Models Are Reshaping How Facilities Budget for Equipment
Subscription and equipment-as-a-service models are spreading from imaging into a wider range of device categories, changing how capital and operating budgets need to interact.
May 8, 2026
Remote Patient Monitoring Device Procurement Is Shifting From Pilot Budgets to Core Supply Lines
As reimbursement pathways mature, remote patient monitoring devices are moving from small innovation-budget pilots into standardized, recurring supply chain procurement.
May 6, 2026
The Rise of At-Home Blood Testing Kits for Longevity Tracking
Consumer blood-panel services are turning quarterly biomarker tracking into a routine wellness habit. Here's how the technology works and what it can and can't tell you.
May 5, 2026
Endoscopy Quality Metrics: Adenoma Detection Rate, Cecal Intubation, and Withdrawal Time Evidence
Clinical guide to colonoscopy quality metrics — why ADR is the most important colonoscopy quality indicator, evidence for withdrawal time, cecal intubation rates, and quality improvement programs in endoscopy.
May 3, 2026
Point-of-Care Ultrasound: Clinical Applications, Training Standards, and Evidence in 2025
Clinical guide to POCUS — evidence for lung, cardiac, and abdominal POCUS applications, competency frameworks for training, and how bedside ultrasound is transforming clinical decision-making across specialties.
Apr 25, 2026
Fall Prevention Technology for Aging in Place
A new generation of AI-powered fall-detection wearables and home sensors is helping seniors live independently longer while giving families peace of mind.
Apr 14, 2026
Rapid Point-of-Care Diagnostics: The 15-Minute Test Revolution
Rapid, CLIA-waived diagnostic tests for everything from strep to RSV are letting clinics deliver results — and start treatment — within a single visit.
Apr 11, 2026
Medical-Grade Compression Socks: Clinical Evidence, Indications, and Proper Fitting Guide
Evidence-based clinical guide to compression hosiery — DVT prevention, venous insufficiency, lymphedema, and how to select the right compression level for each patient.
Apr 5, 2026
Long-Term Care Infection Control in 2025: CMS F-Tag Requirements, COVID Preparedness, and PPE Protocols
Updated infection control guidance for nursing homes and LTC facilities — F-tag 880 compliance, antibiotic stewardship requirements, outbreak management, and PPE standards post-COVID.
Mar 27, 2026
Occupational Therapy & Hand Rehabilitation: Evidence-Based Protocols and Supplies
Clinical guide to hand rehabilitation following fractures, tendon repair, arthritis, and neurological conditions — including splinting, exercise protocols, and the role of occupational therapy.
Mar 12, 2026
Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring: Diagnosing White Coat, Masked, and Nocturnal Hypertension
Evidence-based guide to ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) — indications, interpretation, white coat vs. masked hypertension prevalence, and why nocturnal dipping matters for cardiovascular risk.
Mar 10, 2026
Point-of-Care Ultrasound: How Portable Imaging Is Expanding Beyond Radiology Departments
Compact ultrasound devices are putting real-time imaging directly in the hands of clinicians at the bedside. How this technology is changing immediate patient assessment.
Mar 7, 2026
Wearable Sensors in Physical Therapy: Objective Data Replacing Subjective Progress Reports
Wearable sensors now provide objective movement data during rehabilitation instead of relying solely on subjective patient reports. How this technology improves recovery tracking.
Mar 7, 2026
Radiation Dose Reduction in Medical Imaging: How Technology Is Making Scans Safer
Medical imaging radiation exposure has decreased substantially through technological advances. How dose reduction technology protects patients while maintaining image quality.
Mar 5, 2026
Ultrasound-Guided Clinical Procedures: Expanding Bedside Applications in 2025
Evidence-based review of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) applications — vascular access, thoracentesis, arthrocentesis, nerve blocks, and how ultrasound guidance improves procedural safety.
Mar 2, 2026
Advanced Wound Healing: Biologics, Growth Factors, and Evidence-Based Treatment for Chronic Wounds
Clinical guide to advanced wound healing treatments — the evidence for growth factors (becaplermin), skin substitutes (Apligraf, Dermagraft), negative pressure wound therapy, and hyperbaric oxygen in diabetic foot ulcers and VLUs.
Mar 1, 2026
Home Sleep Testing for Insomnia: Beyond the Sleep Lab
Home-based diagnostic tools are reducing wait times for sleep studies, though experts caution about the limits of consumer-grade sleep tracking accuracy.
Feb 23, 2026
Custom Orthotics vs. Over-the-Counter Inserts: When the Upgrade Is Worth It
Custom foot orthotics cost far more than drugstore inserts. The evidence on when a custom device genuinely outperforms an off-the-shelf option.
Feb 20, 2026
Continuous Glucose Monitors for Type 2 Diabetes: Expanding Beyond Type 1
CGMs were once reserved mainly for type 1 diabetes but are increasingly used for type 2. The evidence behind this expanding application.
Feb 20, 2026
Choosing the Right Knee Brace: A Guide to Bracing for Different Conditions
Knee braces range from simple sleeves to complex hinged supports. Matching the right brace type to the specific condition and activity level.
Feb 18, 2026
Closed-Loop Insulin Systems: How the Artificial Pancreas Is Changing Diabetes Care
Automated insulin delivery systems that combine CGM data with insulin pumps are transforming type 1 diabetes management. How this artificial pancreas technology works.
Feb 18, 2026
Spinal Bracing for Back Pain: What the Evidence Says About Support Belts
Back braces and support belts are widely used for pain and posture. Examining what the research actually supports about their effectiveness and limitations.
Feb 16, 2026
Neuromodulation Devices for Chronic Pain: Non-Drug Options Beyond Opioids
Implanted and wearable neuromodulation devices offer chronic pain relief without medication. How these technologies work and who they help.
Feb 16, 2026
Ankle-Foot Orthoses: Restoring Mobility for Drop Foot and Neurological Conditions
Foot drop from nerve or neurological conditions can be managed with ankle-foot orthoses. How these devices restore safer, more efficient walking.
Feb 14, 2026
Diabetic Foot Care: Preventing the Complications That Lead to Amputation
Diabetic foot complications remain a leading cause of hospitalization and amputation. The evidence-based prevention practices that dramatically reduce this risk.
Feb 14, 2026
Medical Device Sterilization and Reprocessing: Spaulding Classification, Methods, and CMS Compliance
Clinical guide to medical device reprocessing — Spaulding classification, sterilization vs. high-level disinfection, EtO vs. steam vs. vaporized H2O2, and AAMI/CDC standards for healthcare facility compliance.
Feb 13, 2026
Post-Surgical Bracing: How Immobilization Timing Affects Recovery
The duration and type of bracing after orthopedic surgery significantly affects healing and function. What current evidence says about optimal immobilization.
Feb 12, 2026
Wearable Pain and Symptom Tracking: How Data Is Improving Chronic Condition Management
Wearable devices increasingly track patterns relevant to chronic pain and other conditions. How continuous data collection is changing chronic disease management.
Feb 12, 2026
Medical Glove Selection Guide: Latex, Nitrile, Vinyl, and Neoprene — Clinical Evidence and Best Practices
Comprehensive clinical guide to medical glove selection — latex allergy epidemiology, nitrile vs. latex barrier protection evidence, sterile vs. examination gloves, glove failures, and proper donning/doffing technique.
Feb 2, 2026
Peripheral IV Catheter Insertion, Maintenance, and Complication Prevention in Clinical Settings
Evidence-based guide to peripheral IV catheter care — optimal catheter gauge and site selection, phlebitis and infiltration prevention, catheter dwell time evidence, and bundle interventions that reduce IV-related complications.
Jan 24, 2026
Smart Inhalers: Connected Devices Improving Asthma and COPD Adherence
Bluetooth-connected inhalers that track usage patterns are helping clinicians identify non-adherence and predict exacerbations before they land patients in the ER.
Jan 22, 2026
Continuous Ketone Monitoring: The Next Metabolic Wearable Frontier
Following the CGM boom, continuous ketone monitors are entering the market for athletes and metabolic-health enthusiasts tracking fat adaptation in real time.
Jan 17, 2026
Continuous Glucose Monitors Go Mainstream: The Non-Diabetic CGM Boom
Continuous glucose monitors once reserved for diabetics are now worn by millions of metabolically healthy people chasing better energy, sleep, and body composition. Here's what the data actually shows.
Jan 1, 2026
Continuous Glucose Monitors for Non-Diabetics: What CGM Data Is Revealing About Metabolic Health
Once reserved for insulin-dependent diabetics, CGM sensors are now being worn by athletes, executives, and health-conscious individuals — exposing metabolic truths that standard blood tests miss.
May 20, 2025
Smart Wound Dressings: IoT-Connected Bandages That Monitor Healing in Real Time
The latest generation of wound dressings integrates biosensors, antimicrobial agents, and wireless connectivity to detect infection before it is visible — and alert clinicians automatically.
May 8, 2025
3D-Printed Medical Implants: Custom Bones, Joints & Scaffolds On Demand
Additive manufacturing is enabling personalized orthopedic implants, titanium skull plates, and biodegradable bone scaffolds built from a patient's own CT scan — with outcomes exceeding standard devices.
Apr 22, 2025
Wearable Health Technology in 2025: From Smartwatches to Implantable Sensors
Today's wearables monitor ECG, blood oxygen, stress, sleep stages, skin temperature, and AFib. Tomorrow's will continuously track glucose, blood pressure, and even biomarkers in sweat — no needles required.
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