Technology

What is the first FDA-approved cardiac stent specifically designed to grow and expand with infants and young children?

Nelson Labs to Double Cleanroom Capacity to Support Growing Demand for Sterility Assurance Service

Nelson Laboratories, a global leader in microbiological and analytical testing services for the medical device and pharmaceutical industries,...

Critical Manufacturing Acquires Convanit to Advance AI-Powered Image Analytics in Smart Manufacturing

Critical Manufacturing, a provider of next-generation manufacturing execution systems (MES), has acquired Convanit, an AI specialist focused...

Growing a Whole-Brain Organoid

Johns Hopkins University researchers have grown a novel whole-brain organoid, complete with neural tissues and rudimentary blood vessels — an advance that could usher in a new era of research into neuropsychiatric disorders such as autism.

Optoelectronic Patch Could Transform Blood Pressure Monitoring

A flexible optoelectronic patch, or ePatch, that is worn on a patient’s skin can continuously monitor blood pressure without the need for compressible cuffs or wired devices....

Self-Powered Patch Monitors Biomarkers Without Drawing Blood

Researchers have developed a self-powered microneedle patch to monitor a range of health biomarkers without drawing blood or relying on batteries or external devices. In...

Integrating AI into Medical Wearables

Artificial intelligence is transforming the design and function of wearable medical devices.

Flexible Material Offers Promise for Self-Powered Wearable Sensors

Could clothing monitor a person’s health in real time, because the clothing itself is a self-powered sensor? A new material created through electrospinning, which is a...

Wearable Platform Enables Continuous Measurement Using Ambient Light

Researchers have developed a next-generation wearable platform that enables 24-hour continuous measurement by using ambient light as an energy source and optimizing power...

How Wearables Are Transforming Chronic Disease Management

Wearable devices expand the ability to identify patients earlier and deliver more targeted treatments.

Robotics in Rehabilitation: Enhancing Recovery and Patient Independence

Robotics in rehabilitation enhance recovery and enable patient independence.

Technology

What implantable system was the first to university-developed medical device to receive FDA 510(k) clearance?

Creating Emotionally Intelligent Healthcare Robots

Advances in autonomous surgical robotic systems.

Researchers Pioneer Advanced Mechanical Heart Valve

A team of researchers has been testing a mechanical heart valve created in their lab which may, after clinical trials, supersede mechanical valves currently available for people living...

Gene Therapy Device Creates Personalized Nanomedicines On Demand

A new gene therapy delivery device could let hospital pharmacies make personalized nanomedicines to order. This democratized approach to precision medicine could revolutionize...

Socially Assistive AI-Driven Robots for Rehabilitation

Socially assistive robotics are playing an increasingly powerful role in eldercare and patient rehabilitation.

Advances in Autonomous Surgical Robotic Systems

A look at transformative advancement in surgical robotics, where robots can perform with both mechanical precision and human-like adaptability and understanding.

Innovative Tech Enables Shape Memory Dental Aligners

A new technology incorporates a shape memory material for clear plastic dental aligners, an alternative to traditional metal braces.

PRIME Project Launches to Strengthen Nitinol Supply Chain

Five leading companies in the medical device industry have launched the PRIME project — a strategic initiative dedicated to advancing the consistency, scalability, and performance of...

Product of the Month

See the product of the month: SGS has received EPA approval as a recognized third-party certification body for testing and certification of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines under the ENERGY STAR® label. The certification allows brands and manufacturers to demonstrate that a device uses less energy in ready to scan mode as well as via an automated power down to an energy saving low power state. Read on to learn more.

Inside the OEM: Boston Scientific to Focus on Cardiology Innovation

At a time when many medtech firms are grappling with regulatory headwinds, pricing pressures, and geopolitical disruptions, Boston Scientific is focused, aligned, and thriving. Read on to learn about the company’s growth in electrophysiology, strength in LAAC, disciplined margin expansion, and much more.

From the Editor: U.S. Tariffs Cast Shadow Over Promising Growth of Pulsed Field Ablation Devices

Tariff uncertainty adds another layer of complexity to an already fragmented global regulatory environment. With PFA currently approved in only a handful of markets, the U.S. remains critical to commercial viability. Read on to learn more about what Sherrie Trigg, Editor and Director of Medical Content, has to say about the matter.

Soft Brainstem Implant Delivers High-Resolution Hearing

A team at EPFL’s Laboratory for Soft Bioelectronic Interfaces has developed a soft, thin-film auditory brainstem implant. The device uses micron-scale platinum electrodes embedded in silicone, forming a pliable array just a fraction of a millimeter thick. Read on to learn more.

Product Focus: Connectors/Wires/Cables

See where the product focus is this month: On connectors, wires, and cables, including a range of panel-mount connectors from binder; Colder Products Company's smallest aseptic connector available; LEMO's new push-pull connector series; and more.

New Products and Services

See the new products and services, including Dymax's expanded portfolio of TPO-free light-curable materials; Instron's advanced noncontacting video extensometer; Würth Elektronik's extended RGB LED product series; Arnold Magnetic Technologies' line of high-energy flexible magnets; and more.

Dental Floss Measures Stress, Other Cognitive States

Chronic stress can lead to increased blood pressure and cardiovascular disease, decreased immune function, depression, and anxiety. Unfortunately, the tools we use to monitor stress are often imprecise or expensive. Now a Tufts team has devised a simple device using specially designed floss that can easily and accurately measure cortisol, a stress hormone, in real time. Read on to learn more.