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Medical Device News is a magazine that publishes feature articles from industry experts on medical device technology, regulation, reimbursement, and business strategy.
The Power of Visual Storytelling: Converting Prospects into Customers | By Caroline Petersen, Founder & Chief Design Officer – Gallery Design Studio
Caroline Petersen writes, "Forging an emotional connection and bonding with potential customers is critical to converting prospects into lifelong clients, but doing so can be challenging in complex fields like medical devices, where products involve intricate scientific engineering and precise functionality. This is where the power of visual storytelling comes in." Learn more.
Paying it Forward with Dr. Elliott Trotter During American Heart Month
For this American Heart Month, Dr. Trotter is equipping Scribes with essential life-saving knowledge, providing CPR training and enabling them to make a meaningful impact during life or death situations. Read on.
A Look at Cyber In Healthcare in 2024 | Ryan Gonzales – Vice President of Solutions and Security Services at Cylera
Last year was one of the worst years ever for cyber attacks on healthcare organizations. According to John Riggi, national advisor for cybersecurity and risk for the American Hospital Association, the number of people affected by attacks broke records, with US federal data indicating that around 106 million people were impacted by a healthcare data breach, more than double when compared to 2022.
Urgent Care Centers Are Moving Toward Safer Medical Devices for Body Jewelry and Fishhook Removal, Like the Moby Cutter™ | By Anthony G. Stanley,...
Moby Cutter™ is one of the safest surgical wire cutters on the market today! Their medical design team has over 35 years of experience performing surgical procedures in Hospitals, Emergency Rooms and Urgent Care Systems. It has been cleared for commercialization per FDA guidelines and sold as a prescription only (Rx) medical device. Dr. Stanley shares the advantages of the Moby Cutter.
Finding Hidden Cost Burdens in American Health Systems | By Jim McCoy, President of Clinical Asset Management, TRIMEDX
Health systems continue to face ongoing pressures to reduce costs while maintaining quality patient care. With the average operating margin for hospitals at 0.84%, health systems are searching for ways to more effectively manage operating and capital budgets. However, gaps in data often hinder health systems by hiding cost burdens throughout the organization. These hidden costs limit health systems to finding one-time-savings without lasting relief from industry-wide pressures.
HIPAA and Data Protection in Healthcare | By: David Stonehill, CTO, NetLib Security
Healthcare organizations face many challenges: they must protect patient privacy, deliver quality care, and meet strict regulations. These organizations, which include medical device manufacturers, are trusted to safeguard incredibly sensitive information, a task that carries immense responsibility. Read on to learn what this industry expert has to say.
Integrating Technology and Human Connection in U.S. Veterans’ Health Care | By Dr Amy Hester, PhD, RN, BC, FAAN, Chairwoman and CEO, HD Nursing
Dr. Amy Hester writes, "However, while technology has brought about incredible advancements, an essential aspect must not be overlooked—integrating a human touch in healthcare delivery, particularly in the context of falls prevention among veterans." Read to learn more.
Fertility Expert Dr. Banafsheh Kashani Shares Advice for Couples Trying to Conceive this Holiday Season
Dr. Kashani offers insights for couples trying to conceive during the holidays, from nutrition and stress management to products to consider.
CAR T Cell Therapy Is Offering Life-lines to Cancer Patients, but Only to Those Who Can Afford It | By Dr. Brandon McNaughton, Chief...
The creation of CAR T cell therapy begins with collection of the patient’s blood and separation of the lymphocytes. These include T cells, B cells, and innate lymphoid cells, all of which are separated through apheresis (leukapheresis). It is this separation process which, if optimized, has the potential to revolutionize immunotherapy treatments for cancer patients.
New Living Blood Vessels Created Through Restorative Devices Open Unthinkable Treatment Avenues | By Eliane Schutte, Xeltis CEO
The latest results from a clinical trial presented today at the VEITHsymposium in New York City demonstrate how new living blood vessels created through restorative medical devices have become reality and can open unthinkable treatment avenues for patients. Xeltis is developing cardiovascular devices, namely artificial vessels and valves, that gradually create living and long-lasting vessels made of patients’ own, new healthy tissue.
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Shoulder Innovations Further Strengthens IP Portfolio in Key Areas with Recent Patent Grants
"These recent grants further strengthen key patent families that are foundational to our technology, and we are pleased the USPTO continues to recognize our meaningful innovation in the shoulder arthroplasty segment," said Rob Ball, CEO of Shoulder Innovations. "This noteworthy expansion of our IP position represents the culmination of over 10 years of research and development, and we are proud of our team for their continued dedication to creating practical solutions for shoulder surgeons and advancing patient outcomes."
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Radical Catheter Technologies Presents Analysis of Disruptive, Recently FDA-Cleared Endovascular Technology at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery 21st Annual Meeting
This new catheter, the first product commercialized from this novel technology platform, is designed to enable access to the blood vessels in the brain for both femoral and radial access. A multi-center analysis of this disruptive technology is being presented today at Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery 21st annual meeting. In addition, the Company confirmed the closing of a $20 million financing round led by NeuroTechnology Investors, which will be used to scale the company and expand the Radical platform notes Radical Catheter Technologies.
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Rapid Medical™ Completes Initial Neurovascular Cases in the USA Following FDA Clearance of Its Active Access Solution
“With DRIVEWIRE, our design goal was to bring new levels of access and control to the interventional suite while improving best-in-class guidewires,” comments Giora Kornblau, Chief Technology Officer at Rapid Medical. “When physicians are looking for technologies that increase the clinical possibilities and safety for the patient, we want Rapid to be the first place they look.”