August 1, 2016 | Medical

Medical Design Briefs - August 2016

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Features

Articles

Solving the Compliance Puzzle for Medical Startup Companies: The Entrepreneur’s Basic Guide to Understanding Product Regulations & Testing

Wearable MedTech — Designing for New Frontiers in Healthcare

Bigger Isn't Better - How the Demand for Smaller, More Portable Medical Devices Is Driving Innovations in Sensor Technologies

Managing Cybersecurity Risks in Connected Medical Devices

Gaining a Security Advantage with a Well-Managed Software Stack

Common Causes for Adhesive Problems

R & D

Knee Monitor 'Listens' for Cracks, Pops

Wearable Patch Monitors Biochemical, Electrical Signals

Students Design Prosthetic Fit for High Heels

Researchers Develop Ivy-Inspired Medical Adhesive

Metalens Works Within Visible Spectrum

Super-Fast, Stretchy Circuits Advance Wearable Health Monitors

Smartphones Help Improve Stroke Rehabilitation

Global Innovations

Making Robot Caregivers Safer

Tech Briefs

3D Breast Imaging with Less Radiation

Wearable System Predicts Asthma Attacks

Cybersecurity Standards for Medical Devices

Electric Mesh Helps Heart Beat

Software Simplifies Use of Online Data

CMOS Technology Makes Electronic Nose Affordable

Interface Improves Artificial Limb Control

Top Stories

INSIDER: Medical

Portable, Blood-Based Device Detects Colon Cancer

Blog: Government

U.S. Tariffs: Implications and Strategies for Medtech Manufacturers

INSIDER: Medical

Novel Leadless Pacemaker Prevents Invasive Surgeries

INSIDER: Medical

Smart Sensor Enables Better Wound Healing

R&D: Materials

Sensitive Ceramics for Robotics, Prosthetics

Briefs: Manufacturing & Prototyping

Bioprinting Method Replicates Heart Tissues

Ask the Expert

John Chandler on Achieving Quality Motion Control

FAULHABER MICROMO brings together the highest quality motion technologies and value-added services, together with global engineering, sourcing, and manufacturing, to deliver top quality micro motion solutions. With 34 years’ experience, John Chandler injects a key engineering perspective into all new projects and enjoys working closely with OEM customers to bring exciting new technologies to market.

Inside Story

Inside Story: Trends in Packaging and Sterilization

Eurofins Medical Device Testing (MDT) provides a full scope of testing services. In this interview, Eurofins’ experts, Sunny Modi, PhD, Director of Package Testing; and Elizabeth Sydnor, Director of Microbiology; answer common questions on medical device packaging and sterilization.

Webcasts

Upcoming Webinars: Medical

Enhancing Security in Connected Medical Devices

Podcasts: Electronics & Computers

The FDA’s Role in Medical Device Cybersecurity

Podcasts: Medical

Best Practices for Securing Medical Devices

Podcasts: IoMT

Interoperability in IoMT: Overcoming the Connectivity Barriers

Podcasts: Wearables

The Integration of Sensors into Next-Generation Health Devices

Podcasts: Medical

The Role of MEMS in Next-Gen Medical Devices