It is no secret that Canada’s population is aging at a rapid pace, as are the populations of most developed countries. It is estimated that by 2035, Canada will be what is referred to as a ‘super-aged’ country, that is a country where more than 25% of the population is over the age 65. If […]
At BML Technology we work backstage with some of the most exciting medtech companies in the world helping them develop their digital health solutions and getting them to market. In recent years we’ve seen an explosion in the number of digital health startups addressing a wide array of unmet clinical needs by integrating the latest […]
It is no secret that digital health and medical technology have been in the ascendant in recent years. Those paying attention to the space also know this trend saw an explosive leap from already lofty levels in early 2020. We are experiencing a once in a lifetime opportunity at true disruption as healthcare delivery adapts to […]
Medtech Canada is the national association representing Canada’s innovative medical technology industry. Their members are committed to providing safe and innovative medical technologies that enhance the quality of patient care, improve patient access to health care, and help enable the sustainability of our health care system. The National Research Council of Canada is Canada’s largest federal […]
In the Spring of 2020, at the height of the pandemic, BML Technology launched the COVID-19 Emergency Digital Health Task Force encompassing professionals from within the Montreal digital health ecosystem. At the time we did not have a clear mission, but we understood that at this moment of crisis we could help our healthcare systems, […]
Ryerson University’s MedTech Talent Accelerator, in association with McGill University’s Biological & Biomedical Engineering (BBME) Student Society, will be hosting a virtual 2-day Biomedical Engineering symposium on May 5-6, 2021. As part of the program, a virtual panel discussion entitled ‘Explore Medtech: Combating COVID-19’ will be held May 6th, 2021 at 2:30 PM EDT – […]
The Montreal based, COVID-19 Digital Health Task Force held its most recent quarterly meeting on February 26th, 2021. The Mission of the Task Force is to help raise the level of COVID-19 related digital health projects in the ecosystem and to guide them with their resources, experience and community to ensure they can adequately meet a real […]
The last meeting of the Montreal-based COVID-19 Emergency Digital Health Task Force took place on February 26th, 2021. The topic of discussion was the potential utility of COVID-19 rapid testing and tracing in Canada, an important topic considering the impact COVID-19 has had on our citizens and our economic and social lives. And the knowledge […]
RRP Canada Rapid Response Platform has relaunched its website that connects Canadian manufacturers and suppliers of PPE (Protective Personal Equipment) with the companies, institutions and other organizations that require it. The Rapid Response Platform site has evolved into one of Canada’s most trusted sources of PPE. The project was funded by Industry Science & Economic […]
In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, and already with the insight that our health care system would be pushed to the limit with regards to the availability of COVD-19 related medical devices, PPE and specifically ventilators The Montreal General Hospital Foundation and the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Center (IR-MUHC), in […]
The COVID-19 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Supply Crisis in Canada The COVID-19 pandemic has created an unprecedented need for Canadian solutions to medical devices, materials and equipment. Specifically in the area of PPE the needs are substantial and traditional supply chains have been overwhelmed by local and international demand where in many cases countries hoarded […]
The BML COVID-19 Task Force is offering a free, practical workshop on “Decoding Health Canada’s accelerated access programs” with real world case studies. Join us on Friday August 7 at 1 pm EST. Spaces are limited. Register here now. Participants will: Understand specifics of Establishment License (MDEL) and Clinical Evaluation (ITA) applications Learn Interim Order […]
