The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has warned of vulnerabilities in Contec’s CMS8000 patient monitors that could jeopardise patient safety. The firm’s firmware versions contain a backdoor allowing potentially unauthorised third parties to access patient data. It recommends healthcare providers disconnect monitors connected to the internet and Contec confirmed with the FDA that there is currently no software patch to help mitigate the risk.
Breaking down barriers in patient-centered clinical research
Mayo Clinic’s Clinical Trials Beyond Walls initiative utilizes telehealth and remote assessments to decentralize clinical trials, making them more accessible and patient-centered. This progress, boosted
