This week, AliveCor's patent infringement lawsuit against Apple came to an end; industry stakeholders submitted comments to the FTC on the right to repair; Cardinal Health and Percussionaire announced recalls; and the IMDRF announced a March meeting in Washington, DC.

Some 50 experts and executives in the biopharma sector shared their views on the major trends they expect to see driving change in the clinical trials arena in 2024. Artificial intelligence applied to clinical development, greater use of remote monitoring and increased patient diversity in trials were key themes.

This week, FDA announced plans for cybersecurity and meetings to discuss orthopedic device safety and radiological devices. ProPublica and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette insist that the FDA to divulge more information about the ongoing Philips recalls. SetPoint is trying to treat Crohn's disease with its vagus nerve stimulator. ITC delayed the Apple Watch patent case again.

Many use cases potentially suit AliveCor’s smartphone-based ECG device, which delivers medical-grade cardiac data to consumers, patients and doctors on demand. Artificial intelligence is just one element of the technology offering, says the company’s VP, EMEA Stefan Holzer.