Technology & Industry Trends

The New Age of MedTech: Leapfrogging Ultrasound

By Matthew Mace / May 3, 2023

The Inevitable Emergence of Sensor Technologies to Surpass Ultrasound In the fast-paced world of medical technology, the status quo is often challenged by innovations that push the boundaries of what is possible. Once considered the apex of non-invasive medical imaging, ultrasound is now facing its own natural limitations in the face of emerging sensor technologies.…

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The New Age of MedTech: Breaking Free from Reimbursement Constraints

By Matthew Mace / April 11, 2023

How Healthcare Providers Are Embracing Emerging Diagnostic Devices Despite Challenges Introduction The United States healthcare system has long been criticized for its inefficiencies, with reimbursement systems often identified as one of the primary challenges. As innovations in diagnostic devices continue to evolve, these reimbursement structures can hinder the adoption of more efficient testing methods, ultimately…

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Leonardo Was Right

By Acorai / March 24, 2023

Pt2. Structure and Working of the Heart and Valves Leonardo’s anatomical studies are more than just extensive, rather unprecedented. Not only did he draw muscles, nerves, vessels and organ correctly – he also did it aesthetically, artistically and accompanied the drawings with dense and precise commentaries, denoting a deep understanding on function. His anatomical dissections,…

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Leonardo Was Right

By Acorai / February 23, 2023

Pt1. In the Spirit of the Heart Work of Leonardo Among the near-infinite areas Leonardo showed a profound interest, his unparalleled studies was more than just an extreme fixation about water flow and its dynamics. These led to one of his foremost discoveries about the anatomy of the heart, the intracardiac flows and the precisely…

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Understanding the impact of the STRONG-HF trial

By Acorai / November 22, 2022

The New Duo in Heart Failure Management? We may witness the marriage of two macro trends in heart failure management – of the recently further manifested advantages of using NT-proBNP and of the routine use of a wireless heart monitor. Will the routine test happily live ever after with a non-invasive intracardiac pressure device? Cardiologists…

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Innovative Trends in the Management of Heart Failure

By Acorai / January 26, 2022

Chronic heart failure is a frequent, debilitating, and fatal condition that impacts over five million people in the United States and results in about one million hospitalizations each year. With the death rate over five years, set at 50%, there is a huge need for advancements in the management of heart failure. Correlation of Anemia…

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Correlation of pathophysiology with the Management of Heart Failure

By Acorai / January 4, 2022

Heart Failure (HF) is a complicated clinical illness in which the heart is unable to satisfy the body’s metabolic demands. The causes of this mismatch might be numerous, and a variety of underlying clinical diseases complicate care and therapy. Patients may initially tolerate minor decreases in production while different compensation strategies are triggered to restore…

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Can Health Technology Assist Heart Failure Patients In Receiving Better Treatment?

By Acorai / November 22, 2021

Over the past couple of years, health technology has undergone significant changes and advancements. As a result, doctors and engineers worldwide have been working together to create effective, efficient, and reliable systems that can improve the health care provided to patients. Some of these systems have been specifically designed to treat patients who suffer from…

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Can Remote Monitoring Assist Doctors in Treating Cardiac Failure?

By Acorai / November 8, 2021

Heart failure affects more than six million adults in the United States alone and an estimated 64.3 million people worldwide. While the name might imply that it’s something more akin to a heart attack, heart failure is a condition that occurs when the heart cannot adequately pump blood throughout the body, at least not to…

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How Healthcare AI Allows for Easier Access to Information and Knowledge

By Acorai / October 25, 2021

Over the last couple of years, we have intensified focus on applying artificial intelligence (AI) in many domains to address complex issues. Similarly, the acquisition of artificial intelligence in our healthcare has grown while dramatically shifting healthcare delivery’s face. AI is being used in various settings such as clinical laboratories, research facilities, and hospitals. It…

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