Mental health awareness was a major theme in 2022 and advancements in tech reflected that. As the year draws to a close, we explore how technologies such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality and gaming are increasingly featured in mental health treatment and management.

Cybersecurity in healthcare also continues to be a major priority for industry. In this issue, we explore how critical vulnerabilities across the medical device supply chain are worsening and how developers can implement best practices to get ahead of malicious attackers. 

We also look at the potential future of the medical metaverse which despite its large ambitions, will require massive investment from healthcare companies to significantly change the landscape of the industry. 

Keep reading for the latest and most significant medical device industry news, data and insights from GlobalData journalists and analysts.

Catherine Longworth, Editor