Casana has developed a unique way of measuring a person’s heart rate and oxygen saturation. The Rochester, NY-based company is measuring a patient’s vitals with its smart toilet, the Heart Seat.

The implementation of the Internet of Things (IoT) in healthcare is growing rapidly. The industry is seeing an increased need for workflow optimization for electronic health records (EHRs), smart devices, wearables, patient portals, and remote healthcare access.

In 2016, FDA approved Medtronic’s Micra, the first leadless pace

An Atlanta-based startup is changing the way a patient’s x-rays are taken. Oxos Medical has developed Micro C, a point-of-care X-ray technology, which has been cleared by FDA.

A new study is shining a huge spotlight on Medtronic’s Micra leadless pacemaker being used in the pediatric population. The research, published in Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, shows that leadless pacemakers could be safe and effective short-term treatment option for pediatric patients with bradycardia.

A novel microneedle patch can immediately stop bleeding after injury, including secondary, uncontrolled bleeding from a traumatic injury. The hemostatic microneedle technology can be applied like a typical adhesive bandage to quickly stop bleeding.