Caristo’s FDA Clearance for AI-Powered Heart Attack Prevention

March 18, 2025 The Big Picture Heart disease remains the world’s leading killer, claiming nearly 18 million lives globally each year. In the U.S. alone, roughly 805,000 people have a heart attack annually—one every 40 seconds. Caristo Diagnostics is stepping into this high-stakes arena with new FDA clearance for its AI-driven plaque analysis, aiming to […]
MedTech Under Fire: How Tariffs Are Reshaping Medical Imaging and Global Healthcare

Key Takeaways: Tariffs Affect Core Components: Recent U.S. tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China—and retaliatory duties—now include a range of medical device components and finished products, particularly medical imaging and AI-driven technologies. Cost Escalations & Price Pressures: With steel and aluminum tariffs at 10–25% and further levies on electronic components (often 25% on Chinese imports), […]
From Prototype to Patient: Innovative GTM Approaches for MedTech/Life Sciences Success

Healthcare, pharma, and medtech companies operate in one of the most complex and rapidly evolving markets. As AI-driven diagnostics, digital therapeutics, and precision medicine advance, the pressure to launch effectively—and remain compliant—has never been greater. A robust Go-to-Market (GTM) strategy can be the deciding factor between stagnation and sustainable growth, particularly given new considerations such […]