Fully autonomous surgical robot successfully performs complex laparoscopic procedure

For the first time in the field a self directed and fully autonomous surgical robot has performed a laparoscopic surgery without the guiding hands of a human. The surgery was carried out by researchers at John Hopkins University and their STAR robotic system, which stands for Smart Tissue Autonomous Robot. This groundbreaking procedure moves the […]

Light sensors on consumer wearables have lower accuracy for people with higher BMI and melanin levels

Consumer wearable devices and fitness trackers are popular general wellness devices consumers use to monitor their health metrics including distance traveled, heart rate, blood pressure and others. Some of these devices are licensed by Health Canada and cleared for use by the FDA as medical devices, and are slowly evolving into a more important component […]

Listen to BML Technology Founder and Managing Director Marc Saab discuss digital health with ABI Wellness CEO Mark Watson on the Brain Mastery Podcast

Join our own Founder and Managing Director Marc Saab as he discusses key topics in digital health and medical technology with Mark Watson, CEO of ABI Wellness and also the founder and host of the Brain Mastery Podcast: Episode 49. In this insightful episode Marc and Mark discuss the progression of medical technologies to give […]

Aifred Health: Digital Health Company Spotlight

The Montréal digital health ecosystem is experiencing explosive growth in value creation, innovation and success. This edition of the BML Digital Health Company Spotlight features one of our favourite Montréal medical technology startups that we believe has the potential to revolutionize the treatment of mental health conditions, starting with depression. The company in question is […]

Digital Health Company Spotlight: Ditch Labs

BML Technology is privileged to work backstage with some of the most exciting and innovative companies in the Montréal digital health ecosystem and beyond. We strive to help these firms, many of them startups, navigate complex regulatory environments and manage the stakeholder interactions necessary to get their digital health solutions to market. In these activities […]

BML Technology Managing Director Marc Saab at the MEDTEQ+ MEET&TEQ online meeting to introduce new members

MEDTEQ+ is Quebec’s consortium for research and innovation in medical technologies and one of the leading players in the Quebec, and Canadian, healthcare ecosystem. MEDTEQ+’s mission is to accelerate innovation and position products and services developed by the Canadian medical technologies industry through collaborative, industry-led projects. The MEDTEQ+ offering for medical device and digital health […]

Google’s new Dermatology Assist Tool is Using AI to help find answers to common skin conditions

At its recent I|O Developer conference Google announced the launch of a new Artificial Intelligence powered Dermatology Assistant Tool to help individuals find answers to questions relating to issues with their skin, hair and nails through a simple web based application. Consistent with the belief that AI has the potential to assist clinicians in caring […]

Aktiia’s Cuffless Blood Pressure Monitor has the potential to revolutionize heart health

There are myriad exciting new wearable technology firms tackling health challenges to help people lead better and healthier lives. They are all facing significant challenges in all aspects of the business – technical development, clinical validation, regulatory affairs, productization and user adoption. Only a select few are getting enough of these right to have a […]