Medtronic pacemaker smallest, lightest ever
Medtronic was recently given approval for the world’s smallest pacemaker, about 20 times smaller than a conventional device .
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3 ways to invest in healthcare
The healthcare sector is benefiting from trends that are creating products and services we all need in good times and bad.
Why healthcare stocks are recession resistant
Healthcare is one sector that tends to perform better in a recession than others.
Pacemaker boosts Medtronic sales
Medtronic’s latest earnings beat expectations for the 14th quarter in a row.
Robot helps doctor operate from 20 miles away
An Indian doctor helped by a robot has performed heart procedures on patients miles away at another hospital.
Surgical robots are a new investment frontier
As the healthcare sector expands its use of robots and AI, it is creating new investment opportunties.
Medtronic adds to its surgical robot tools
Canada has very few home-grown heavyweights in the medical technology sector, so you have to look elsewhere for investment opportunities.
New technologies are transforming healthcare
New technologies are transforming healthcare, creating faster, simpler and less painful surgeries using robotic aids and artificial intelligence software.
Surgical products drive Medtronic’s profit
Medical device maker Medtronic plc saw it latest quarterly profit rise on higher sales of surgical products.
Adam Mayers 