Patented Laser Welding Process Enables Closed-Loop Medical Device Recycling and Reduced Waste
Taken together, health and medical devices constitute a substantial waste stream and pose costly disposal challenges for manufacturers, health providers and consumers. Many of these devices are powered and contain valuable components that can be recovered and reused, such as batteries, specialized circuitry and logic, precious metals, plastics and more. Today, however, few such devices are subject to recovery, reuse or recycling.
Mini Implantable Sensor Monitors Health
To ensure the technology’s future applicability, a significant portion of the project focuses on evaluating the developed prototype’s performance through specific lab tests, with careful consideration given to biocompatibility assessments and other medical aspects.
Rapid Prototyping Method for Microscale Spiral Devices
A new rapid prototyping method allows for precise and e […]
Contact Lens Could Diagnose Glaucoma
UK and Turkey have developed a contact lens that can detect changes in eye pressure that signal possible glaucoma.
3D-printed Lens Implant Could Revolutionize Cataract Surgery
A mixture of photopolymerizable materials developed by researchers in England combined with 3D printing could revolutionize cataract surgery.
Technology and Design Trends to Support an Aging Population
At a Glance As of 2022, there were more than 68 million […]
Integrating Smart Technology into Wearable Device Design
Market research firms project that the market will reach about $250 billion in 2025 with a compound annual growth rate of nearly 20 percent. This prediction indicates significant opportunities for developing new and innovative mobile and wearable healthcare products. Figure 1 illustrates a few wearable medical devices and their connection to various medical services.
Putting Blood Collection at Patients’ Fingertips… Literally
We’re nearly a quarter into the 21st century, yet the primary method for collecting blood samples has been relatively unchanged since the 1950s. There will continue to be an important place for venipuncture, at least for the foreseeable future, but isn’t it time for something new that can help improve healthcare access while also making the process less invasive and painful for patients?
Better Therapeutics Terminates Employees, Seeks Strategic Alternatives
Better Therapeutics, a prescription digital therapeutic […]
The Contribution of Medical Robotics to Human Wellbeing
The future of medical robotics is here to stay and grow with the advancements in medical science. The global demand for robotics in the medical sector is growing rapidly owing to its benefits and is set to cross market size of $17.5 billion by 2026.
