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Wipeout medtech industry
Digital Value

Posted on 20.03.2014

MedTech will not be wiped out by Apples or Googles – but here’s something to think about

“Nihil novi sub sole” said the Vulgate. That could not be farther from reality when it comes to the MedTech Europe blog. And I am privileged to be the first author to “lay pen to paper” and contribute to MedTech Views, an initiative by MedTech Europe to establish a true platform for dialogue about medical technologies. No priority is given to any one healthcare stakeholder, and everyone has the opportunity to submit their view as we strive to have an open exchange of opinions on the new platform.

By Serge Bernasconi Chief Executive Officer, MedTech Europe

iWatch apple not so fast
Digital Value

Posted on 07.03.2014

iWatch: Not so fast Apple

The lure of wearable technology and its application to health is tremendous- so tremendous that even the richest company on the planet-Apple, can’t resist it apparently. And so goes the recent insider news that has captured the attention of people worldwide “Apple is developing software and sensors that can predict heart attacks”. Not so fast Apple, not so fast….

By Sameer Bansilal Attending Physician in the Mount Sinai Cardiovascular Institute