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SK Biopharmaceuticals Wins Red Dot Design Award for Wearable Devices
The Red Dot Design Award is one of the world's top design competitions that recognizes products for their design, aesthetics, functionality, impact, and innovation.
SentiAR Announces Close of $8.5 million Series B Financing
The financing was led by cultivate (MD) Ventures and joined by MedVenture Partners alongside several insider investors, including TechWald Holding, VCapital, QRM Capital, and Harmonix Fund. The funding will allow the company to launch additional partnerships
BD Introduces Advanced Ultrasound Technology to Help Drive First-Stick Success for IV Insertions
This new, easy-to-use advanced ultrasound device offers a specialized probe designed to provide clinicians with optimal IV placement.
Are Prescription Safety Glasses Worth the Investment?
For workers operating in hazardous environments, wearing the correct protective gear is essential. In addition, eye protection is critical as eyes can be sensitive and easily injured. But if you require vision correction, regular safety
Why Prescription Safety Glasses Should Be Worn
Working in a hazardous environment can be particularly dangerous without proper safety equipment, including protective eyewear. Unfortunately, wearing standard safety glasses may not be ideal if you need vision correction – since they won’t provide
How to Migrate to a Cloud-Based Laboratory Information System
Migrating to a cloud-based laboratory information system (LIS) can be a daunting task for laboratory managers, IT administrators, and healthcare professionals. With the right knowledge and resources, however, such a transition can lead to improved
One Giant Leap for Medtech
The industry owes the Apollo 11 mission for at least five major technological advancements. Can you guess all five?
Preventative Steps to Take to Reduce Your Risk for Skin Cancer
Spending time out in the warm sunshine is a common pastime for many people. A dose of vitamin D can be excellent for mental health, blood pressure, and bones. However, too much time in the
What Are Life Insurance Providers Testing for In Medical Exams?
Most people consider life insurance a necessity, especially for providers and caretakers. Knowing that your dependents can have some financial assurance during a potentially devastating time offers a small solace. Unfortunately, a person can’t just
5 Ways Life Has Improved for People in Wheelchairs
Being incapable of using your legs in the traditional way and needing a wheelchair isn’t something anybody should be ashamed of. In fact, the difficulties people have in trying to overcome a physical disability are
Philips’ Recall Seems Unending
FDA issued a recall notice regarding certain sleep apnea devices Philips reworked as part of the initial 2021 recall.
Managing Anxiety With Proven Methods: What Are Your Options?
Many people throughout the world struggle with anxiety. According to the World Health Organization, about 264 million people, or 3.6% of the entire human population, have an anxiety disorder. Among factors that trigger or heighten
Taking Control: Steps for Overcoming Addiction and Building a Better Life
Breaking an addiction is hard, especially when life’s challenges have caused you to rely on whatever it was that was giving you some comfort and control. But no matter how difficult it may be to
Vander-Bend to Acquire Omni in Bid to Expand US Reach
The acquisition will add two additional facilities to Vander-Bend's roster.
New Adhesive Solves Medical Device Assembly Challenges
The Dymax MD 1045-M adhesive is formulated to eliminate challenges associated with needle orientation, material overflow, and long cure times.
Abbott’s CGM Readers Face Class I Recall Over Lithium-ion Battery Issues
The recall impacts the FreeStyle Libre, FreeStyle Libre 14 day, and FreeStyle Libre 2 Readers.
Symposium on Advanced Wound Care: Regenative Labs to Present Its Groundbreaking Wharton’s Jelly Studies
Regenative Labs (will present two scientific studies demonstrating the efficacy of Wharton's jelly allografts in complicated post-surgical wounds and late-stage sacral decubitus ulcers.
Tiny Cylinders for Controlled Drug Release
Researchers at Rice University have developed a new type of microparticle for drug delivery, made from a polymer called PLGA that has already been extensively explored as a component in drug delivery systems. However, what
World to Benefit from Rapid Implementation of Artificial Intelligence in Neurology Devices: Fact.MR Study
As per a new report by Fact.MR, a market research and competitive intelligence provider, the global neurology devices market is anticipated to reach a valuation of US$ 13 billion by 2027. The prevalence of several
Digital Therapeutics Startup Respiree ™ Announces Residency at JLABS @ Shanghai
Respiree is a digital therapeutics company providing personalized healthcare services for cardio-pulmonary disease management using a combination of proprietary breath-cardio sensors, AI and workflow integrated UIUX.