Prior research has shown that some patients and caregivers such as relatives are innovating in relation to their unmet medical needs. However, there is little evidence whether and how these ideas are later implemented into market-ready solutions and subsequently commercialized. We analyze cases...

The COVID-19 pandemic had a variety of effects on the healthcare system, including the interruption of regular cardiology practices. We examined the pandemic's effects on cardiovascular medical device failure by investigating trends in the number of reports of adverse events of several...

Increasing demand for modern treatments and significant profit margins are strong incentives for investors and producers. However, the production and use of medical devices is subject to a number of laws, regulations, strict standards, and certification processes. Therefore, the aim of this...

The report analyses trends, opportunities, challenges and barriers affecting digital health, and specifically, the innovation, deployment and use of wearable medical devices in the EU. The use of digital health solutions along the patient pathway could drive the integration of clinical services...