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VTT Creates a Biodegradable ECG Patch
The new nanocellulose and carbon ECG patch aims to reduce the carbon footprint of plastics and electronics for one of the world’s largest waste-producing sectors: healthcare. VTT is currently looking for potential partners to bring
Are Medical Device Shortage Reports Still Mandatory?
FDA answers this and other questions related to the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Wearable Children's Thermometer May Cause Skin Burns
The penguin-shaped Walnut Thermometer, intended for continuous chest temperature monitoring of children ages 6 and under, has been recalled due to reports of injuries, including skin burns.
Intuitive Shakes Up Executive Leadership
The company has a new president in Dave Rosa and a new executive vice president, chief strategy, and corporate operations officer in Bob DeSantis.
Understanding Schizophrenia’s Impact on Learning and Employment Rates
Schizophrenia is a severe mental illness. It impairs a person’s clear thinking, feeling, and behavior capacity. The research shows that it affects over 20 million individuals globally. The same studies show that the ailment has
The Importance of Nursing Education for the Healthcare Sector
Nursing is a vital component of the healthcare sector. Nurses play a critical role in healthcare delivery. Their part in the medical care industry has become increasingly significant. They are required to stay up-to-date with
Photon-Counting CT Offers Superior Imaging in Babies with Heart Defects
Photon-Counting CT is an emerging imaging technique that counts the exact number and measures the energy of incoming x-ray photons.
Carestream DRX-LC Detector Makes Long-Length Imaging Easier And More Precise
“Our smart, versatile DRX-LC delivers three powerful outcomes,” said Marco Riolfo, Worldwide Marketing Manager, Global X-ray Solutions, at Carestream. “It improves patient comfort and care by reducing the hold time and the likelihood of retakes
Is Medical Negligence on the Rise in the UK?
The UK’s healthcare system was once a world-beating one, offering pioneering levels of care to the British public at no up-front cost. The NHS has consistently been used as an example of public healthcare at
A Patch for Every Patient
Lab on a Patch utilizes microneedles coated with synthetic DNA-based sensors that measure intended targets in interstitial fluid and communicates via Bluetooth with hospital information systems.
What’s new in ISO 10993?
Nelson Laboratories’ Thor S. Rollins discusses the latest changes to ISO 10993, and possible future global acceptance of the standard.
Medtronic AccuRhythm AI Technology Receives 2023 MedTech Breakthrough Award as Best New Monitoring Solution
Medtronic introduced AccuRhythm™ AI algorithms in 2022 to patients and clinicians in Australia, countries throughout Europe, the United States, and New Zealand to help improve the accuracy of information physicians receive so they can better
How Can Offering Telehealth Help My Patients?
One of the best ways to keep up with modern trends in medicine is to offer telehealth to your clients. If you are a medical entrepreneur in Houston, then you’ll need to offer the most
Wes Bonner Joins DM Clinical Research as Vice President of Strategic Relationships
Wes Bonner previously was a member of the leadership team with Meridian Clinical Research, holding the positions of Chief Relationship Officer, Vice President/Principal Investigator Liaison and Director of Business Development during his 10 years with
Reliefband® State of Nausea Study Reveals More Than Three-Quarters of Americans Are Prevented from Enjoying Life As a Result of Regular Nausea
The nausea study revealed how nausea can affect daily life in many unpleasant ways. More than 18% of respondents reported that their nausea actively hindered their ability to travel, while some could not socialize (3.2%)
Joint Replacement Surgery: What You Need To Know
Joint replacement surgery is a life-changing procedure for many individuals suffering from chronic joint pain and limited mobility due to arthritis or injury. As the average age of our population increases and the demand for
Philips’ Image-guided Navigation Increases Safety During Coronary Interventions and Reduces the Use of Contrast Media by an Average of 28.8%
The results were presented today at the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions (EuroPCR) 2023 course and will also be presented later this week at the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) 2023 scientific
8 Injuries a Truck Accident Victim Might Sustain
When any person is involved in a truck accident, the victim is usually severely affected. It is because the truck’s speed, size, and weight can greatly impact the victim. As per the National Safety Council,
BD Gains 510(k) Clearance of Artificial Intelligence Software for MRSA Diagnostics
The MRSA imaging application uses AI algorithms to look for specific culture characteristics on the BBL™ CHROMagar™ MRSA II plate. Based on that information and analysis by BD Synapsys™ informatics, plate images are automatically organized
What Controversy Highlighted the Need for Medical Device Reporting?
Trivia Tuesday: Decades before Essure hit the market, another birth control device triggered public outrage. What was the device?