By Ellie Gabel – EHR notifications, security warnings and clinical alarms are meant to advise clinicians on everything from drug allergies to dosage contradictions. They play crucial roles in improving patient outlook. However, in excess, they can cause alert fatigue.
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By Ellie Gabel – Forgotten Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) devices often sit quietly on hospital networks, but they can become some of the most dangerous blind spots for health care organizations. Left unpatched or unmanaged, these devices provide easy entry points for ransomware attacks, patient data theft and service interruptions that disrupt clinical operations.
By Ellie Gabel – Automation is changing how the health care industry makes medical devices. Machines and smart software are helping factories work faster with fewer mistakes and steadier quality. Intelligent systems are creating greater improvements in the manufacturing process, and demand for them is growing quickly.
The thought leaders in our community are good about sharing their thoughts on the issues of today. Here are the top read and shared guest posts of July that we think deserve sharing again.
By Ellie Gabel – Electronic skin (e‑skin) is an ultrathin, stretchable adhesive sensor that conforms to the epidermis. It captures vital signals such as ECG, muscle activity, movement and temperature, transforming patient monitoring from brief snapshots to continuous, decision‑ready data.
By Ellie Gabel – Internet of Things (IoT) solutions have seen rapid growth across the health care industry. Patient-monitoring wearables may be the most prominent example of this technological shift, but connected technologies also have vast potential in the operating room.
By Ellie Gabel – Health care data centers are central to holding key information that supports clinical care and patient monitoring systems. However, a single natural occurrence or a structural failure can damage entire hospital networks and put patient safety at risk.
By Ellie Gabel – The rapid digitization of healthcare has ushered in a new era of connectivity and efficiency, led by the rise of the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT). This vast network of connected medical devices — from infusion pumps and patient monitors to smart imaging systems — forms the digital backbone of modern hospitals and laboratories.
By Ellie Gabel – Creating better access to health care providers is vital. When people move into or reside in rural housing developments, location can impact their connectivity. Medical teams in clinics and hospitals can overcome that barrier with 5G technology. Investing in tech upgrades provides numerous benefits for patients and providers.