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How to Build a Better Surgical Hand Tool
Here’s how engineers can design surgical hand tools that are smaller and quieter, with longer battery life and a few other end-user-requested features.
What Will 2024 Look Like for GE HealthCare?
The company was able to beat Wall Street expectations for 3Q23 but analysts have concerns about order growth for the coming year.
3D-printed Injection Molds Save Medical Device OEMs Time and Money
Freeform Injection Molding technology from Nexa3D compresses design, iteration, and validation cycle times into a matter of hours rather than weeks.
Eko’s Newest CORE 500 Stethoscope: A Review
Arriving in two boxes reminiscent of Apple product packaging – one for the chest piece (the part that contacts the body), and another for the detachable earpiece (tubes + ear tips) – the CORE 500
Bacteria Tag Team Tumors with T Cells
A team at Columbia University School of Engineering and Applied Science has developed a technique to enhance chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy in solid tumors. The technique involves engineering E. coli bacteria, that
Share Your Best Medical Device Design and Engineering Advice
Did you learn a valuable design and engineering lesson this year? Share it with your peers via MD+DI!
Coping with Divorce: Supporting Children through the Transition
Divorce can be extremely stressful, especially when children are involved. Transitioning from a two-parent household to a single-parent household or a split custody arrangement can be difficult for everyone, particularly for kids. Children can feel
Two Powerhouse Keynotes Set for BIOMEDevice Silicon Valley
Surbhi Sarna of Y-Combinator and Pearly Pandya of Axiom Space will be the keynote speakers.
Attaining Device Usability Success Through Human Factors Validation
Technology is landing in the hands of more end users of various populations. Determining what defines useability is shifting as a result.
Dispensing Medical Device Design Wisdom
Trivia Tuesday: What can medical device designers learn from a Heinz Ketchup bottle?
Emergency Sleeping Bag Reviews, Walmart, Canada, Patriot [2023 EXPOSED!]
Emergency Sleeping Bag Reviews- The vast outdoors can be a frightening place if you are unprepared. With camping season in full swing, you’ll need top-tier gear to protect yourself and your loved ones. You might
Shorla Oncology Announces US Acquisition of Jylamvo, an Oncology and Autoimmune Drug from Therakind
“This acquisition will provide a much-needed treatment to patients in need,” said Orlaith Ryan, chief technical officer and co-founder of Shorla Oncology. “It brings a crucial oral treatment to a larger patient population who suffer
Access Vascular to Ramp Production With $22 Million Series C Financing
The financing will support a substantial production capacity increase for the unique MIMIX™ hydrophilic biomaterial vascular access devices developed by AVI, which are designed to evade the foreign body reaction by mimicking the human body’s
Chimeric Therapeutics Reports FDA Clearance of IND Application for CHM 2101 | A Novel CDH17 CART T Cell Therapy for Advanced Gastrointestinal Cancers
Anticipated to be the first CDH17 CAR T cell therapy to enter the clinic. Phase 1A clinical trial to initiate patient enrolment in 2024. Phase 1A clinical trial will enroll patients with advanced Colorectal Cancer,
AMETEK Announces Agreement to Acquire Paragon Medical
Paragon Medical serves a wide range of specialty applications including orthopedics, minimally invasive surgery, robotic surgery, and drug delivery. Paragon's product portfolio includes single-use and consumable surgical instruments and implantable components sold to a diverse
The Role of Biomedical Waste Management in Preventing Disease Outbreaks
As we delve into the intricate world of biomedical waste, we'll uncover its significance in preventing disease outbreaks, especially in places like Houston, a city that thrives on medical advancements.
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre Utilizes Early Cancer Detection Technology for 50 Genes
This technology presents a safer alternative to traditional biopsies for patients facing challenges in accessing affected tissue without surgical intervention, as seen in cases like lung cancer. It is particularly beneficial for elderly patients, for
Oxford Nanopore Technologies and Fabric Genomics Collaborate to Launch an Integrated Whole-Genome Sequencing Solution to Advance the Future of Paediatric Patient Care
"For this incredibly high-risk patient population, speed and data-rich insights matter,” said Gordon Sanghera, PhD, CEO of Oxford Nanopore Technologies. “We are excited to team up with Fabric Genomics to develop an end-to-end analysis tool
TCI Unveils Revolutionary Weight Loss Formula at SupplySide West 2023 – Human Trials Showcase Remarkable Effectiveness in Just 14 Days!
Obesity remains a pressing global health concern, with the World Obesity Federation projecting potential economic impacts exceeding $4 trillion by 2035. TCI's innovative technology represents a proactive response to this challenge and offers consumers a
Neteera raises an additional $6.7M Series B Extension
Neteera raised the first $13 million in April 2023 in a round led by Aescuvest, which led this extension as well. Foxconn Technology joined.