Is There Too Much Screening for Heart Disease?
The number of these tests has increased significantly over the last 20 to 30 years, and these days screening may involve any of a dozen procedures — some as simple…
Why Not the Best? Or, at Least, Why Not the Same?
The U.S. Medicaid program is likely paying far more than necessary for medications and not offering patients the most effective ones available, by ignoring international evidence-based lists of safe and…
2011 Cost of Long-Term Care Study Releases Findings
John Hancock Financial (John Hancock) recently announced the results of its 2011 cost of care study, which found that long-term care (LTC) costs have continued to increase, but not as…
Death by Regulation
“How many of you have not been able to get a drug you needed to properly deliver anesthesia to a patient?” I asked. Every hand in the room went up.…
Incidence and Prevalence of Morbid Obesity
Morbid obesity is associated with a substantially increased risk of morbidity and mortality from chronic health conditions, such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and cancer, and it has been linked…
Man Robs Bank for $1 So He Could Get Healthcare in Prison
This is sad indeed, but when incarcerated, they get medical attention. You can read the rest of the story but he sat down and waited for the police, no running…
Panel on Critical Sales and Distribution Considerations for the Buyer, Investor and Seller
For many emerging healthcare and life science companies, one of their largest financial investments and most important strategic decisions is their approach to sales and distribution. Determining the most optimal…
Withings iPhone Blood Pressure Consumer Device Gets Clearance From FDA
Here’s a little recap below from the CES show where Withings announced the product along with a video at the link. Here’s a little recap below from the CES show…
Erection-Boosting Condom Gets European CE Approval
It is a Class III medical device with medicinal substance added. It will be marketed and sold just like any other condom according to the website. I guess this is…
Latin America: Markets in Advanced Wound Closure
In the Americas, the U.S. dominates all medtech markets, but as manufacturers seek the "low hanging fruit" of readily available market opportunities, Latin America rises to the fore, with its…
