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Kevin Hykes Appointed to CVRx Board of Directors
Kevin Hykes is an accomplished medical device industry executive with 30 years’ experience commercializing novel therapies on a global basis. Kevin is currently the President and CEO of Augmedics, a pioneer in augmented reality surgical
Making it Through a Depression Relapse
In today’s world, it is all too easy to sweep invisible illnesses and disabilities under the rug. This is certainly applicable to things such as depression, which can be lurking under the surface of even
Top 8 Advantages of Instagram Marketing
Instagram has been shown to be effective for businesses all over the world. This social media platform is used by brands and small business owners alike to grow their businesses. What’s the logic for this?
First-Generation DreamStation Sleep Therapy Devices Test Results from Philips
Following previous updates in December 2021 and June 2022, additional test results and assessments have now been completed for the first-generation DreamStation devices (approximately 68% of the registered devices globally). These devices have not been
5 Important Tips to Prepare for NCLEX-RN Exam
Preparing for a major exam such as the NCLEX-RN can be a nerve-wracking experience. Having the right knowledge and skills to prepare for the exam properly is important. Studying and preparation are essential to ensure
Peripheral Neuropathy: What Treatments Are Available?
Peripheral neuropathy occurs when nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord are damaged. The result is weakness, pain, and loss of sensation often in the hands and feet. Peripheral damage often causes problems in
Ireland Hails J&J Biz as Medtech Company of the Year
Boston Scientific and Medtronic were also among the winners at this year’s Irish Medtech Awards.
Silicone Sponge Captures Bacteria for Scientific Use
Researchers have had a hard time capturing microbials for study, and the silicone sponge—embedded in a chip—can help.
What Is An Orthopaedics Doctor?
At some point in your life, you’ve heard the word orthopaedic—it may have even been while trying to determine if it’s “orthopaedic” or “orthopedic.” The answer is both, so don’t worry yourself too much. We
The Top Medtech Stories of 2022
What did 2022 hold for medtech? Here are some of the top stories that made medtech headlines this year.
A Year of Editorial Changes at MD+DI
In case you missed it, the MD+DI editorial team went through some big changes in 2022.
Abbott Snags Eterna SCS FDA Greenlight
The system is the smallest implantable and rechargeable SCS available on the market for chronic pain.
Cardiologists: Who They Are & What They Do
There is a fine line between getting sick and suffering from illness. Your physician can help you get better with medicines when you are sick with a cold or something common. But, when you or
Amy Reardon Doherty Named Vice President Legal of Web Industries
Amy Reardon Doherty counseled the automotive, manufacturing and global supply chain businesses at Bose Corporation and led a team of product lawyers who supported the B2B businesses.
Carestream Unveils Next Generation Detector in Long-Length Digital Imaging
The CARESTREAM DRX-LC Detector (Pending FDA 510(k) clearance) captures long-bone and spine images with a single exposure, making it ideal for pediatric imaging and long-bone and spine images of people with limited mobility.
Alan Raffauf, M.A. Appointed Widex Vice President of Marketing
Alan Raffauf comes to Widex from Oticon Medical, where since 2009 he served as Vice President of Marketing with responsibility for the go-to-market readiness and lifecycle management of bone-anchored hearing products and cochlear implants for
Mathias Romacker Selected as the Newest Member of the Kymanox Executive Advisor Team
Mathias Romacker is a distinguished executive. He joins Kymanox to support life science product development and commercialization.
9 Tips For Critical Care Nurses
Nurses today are worried about being overworked, understaffed, and seriously exhausted. Among many nursing vocations, critical care nurses have more duties than traditional RNs. Experts have observed that critical care nurses often suffer from problems
Why Data Management Is Key To Your Business
When working on their business plan, entrepreneurs must consider many things, from creating a marketing strategy and budget to hiring the right employees and ensuring their operations are efficient. However, data management is one of
The Complete Guide to Surgical Lights
Surgical lights are essential components of the operating room, providing a well-lit work area for surgeons and their teams. Over the years, improvements in lighting technology have allowed more effective illumination of working areas during