A Milestone in 3D-Printed Organs
Lund University researchers have designed a new bioink that allows small human-sized airways to be 3D-bioprinted with the help of patient cells……
Developing Artificial Intelligence for Medical Devices
The use of artificial intelligence in medical devices is on the rise. Although there is no specific directive or regulatory framework yet, AI decisions still need to be understandable and verifiable to ensure patient safety. TÜV SÜD shares key aspects of artificial intelligence in the medtech industry……
Deals and Products Keep Cardiac Monitoring Space Hot
RhythMedix is the latest company to make moves in the space. The firm announced launching its next-generation wearable cardiac monitor that has built-in cellular connectivity……
Researchers Look to Hydrogel to Revolutionize Glaucoma Treatment
Georgia Tech researchers have developed a potential new treatment for glaucoma that could replace daily eyedrops and surgery with a twice-a-year injection…….
How plasma treatment offers green, cost-efficient preparation of plastics
Surface treatment to prepare medical device components for printing or bonding may require complex cleaning methods or harmful chemicals. Plasma etching for improved adhesion, once limited to low-pressure chambers, is now available at atmospheric pressure…….
New Technique for Multi-Material 3D Printing
Researchers at Columbia flipped the laser in SLS additive manufacturing so the 3D printing process can print more than one material at a time…………
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Tiny, Magnetically Powered Implant Stimulates Brain Without Battery
Tests show that ‘magnetoelectric’ power is viable option for clinical-grade implants…….
Novel Long-Term Hermetic Ultrathin Implant Packaging Technology Based on Ceramic Nanolayers
When a device is implanted in a human body, there is always a distinct reaction of the body’s immune system, often resulting in a thick layer of scar tissue surrounding the implant……
Paper-Based Technology Advances Earlier Cancer Detection
The technology is more than 30 times more sensitive than current lab-based tests.
Implantable transmitter provides wireless option for biomedical devices
innovators are working on inventions to use micro-chip technology in implantable devices and other wearable products such as smart watches to improve biomedical devices, including those used to monitor people with glaucoma and heart disease.
