Tag: data disposal

Understanding Personal Data Stored on Connected Medical Devices

July 11, 2023

In the age of digital advancements, connected medical devices have revolutionized healthcare by providing real-time monitoring and personalized treatments. However, the convenience of these devices raises concerns about the kind of personal data they store and the potential risks to privacy. This article delves into the types of personal data stored on these devices and … More Understanding Personal Data Stored on Connected Medical Devices

Gold from e-waste could make drug manufacturing more sustainable

December 12, 2022

In a new study, researchers have shown that the gold from e-waste, such as SIM cards and circuit boards can be extracted and used as catalysts for reactions in pharmaceutical manufacturing. At first, researchers from the University of Cagliari in Italy developed a process that utilizes environmentally safe reagents to drain soil and recover base metals such … More Gold from e-waste could make drug manufacturing more sustainable

The Medical Devices White Paper That Forgot One Critical Thing

October 12, 2022

The PETRAS National Centre of Excellence for IoT Systems Cybersecurity has funded A UCL research project. As a result, UCL, in partnership with BSI, the UK National Standards Body, has published a White Paper entitled “The Future of Medical Device Regulation and Standards: Dealing with Critical Challenges for Connected, Intelligent Medical Devices”* The White Paper … More The Medical Devices White Paper That Forgot One Critical Thing

Medical Device Trade In Programs: What about the old devices?

September 16, 2022

Manufacturers may initiate a medical device trade in program for a number of reasons, such as a recall, a release of an upgraded product, advances in the technology or consumables, or just the desire to keep the product off the used market. Trade in programs can be challenging. Manufacturers are usually designed to ship things … More Medical Device Trade In Programs: What about the old devices?

The Cost of a Healthcare Data Breach

August 30, 2022

Part of the cost of data security in the healthcare industry is the cost of what happens when there’s a healthcare data breach. That’s a high cost, and it illustrates just how important data security really is. The IBM Security- Ponemon Institute “2022 Cost of Data Breach” has been released. The new report calculated the global average … More The Cost of a Healthcare Data Breach

Healthcare Waste

July 19, 2022

Medical Life Sciences News recently posted an article about Sustainable Management of Healthcare Waste. The article states that “The World Health Organization (WHO) classifies biomedical waste (BMW) as number 2 on the list of hazardous wastes, necessitating strict disposal policies which must be enforced by hospitals and waste treatment units in unison, to prevent contamination … More Healthcare Waste

Medical ID Theft

May 9, 2022

ABC News recently ran an article about the dangers of medical ID theft. Medical ID theft happens when someone steals your Medicare or health insurance number to steal treatment, prescriptions or submit claims all under your name. The Federal Trade Commission has labeled it “a growing menace”. According to Experian.com, medical identity theft can happen … More Medical ID Theft

The Challenges of Recycling in New Jersey

March 7, 2022

NJ Business Magazine recently published an article written by Melanie J. Haga, CEO at IoMT Solutions about the challenges of recycling in New Jersey. The article talks about the New Jersey businesses that are left with excess computer equipment in the post pandemic recovery. Corporations, businesses, manufacturers, laboratories, health systems and educational facilities face a … More The Challenges of Recycling in New Jersey