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Developing Sustainable Medical Devices

Developing Sustainable Medical Devices     Device Talks Boston in May featured a panel, “Past Due: An Open Discussion about Sustainability,” which highlighted steps companies can take now to create more sustainable medical devices and reduce waste. Ronald Kurz, Sr. Director and General Manager at Canon Virginia, Kathryn Unger, Sr. Manager of Global ESG Communications at …

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Smart Hospitals: Five Technologies Upgrading the Industry

Smart Hospitals: Five Technologies Upgrading the Industry     Smart hospitals are working to provide patients with more personalized care and a safer hospital experience through technologies including artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and the Internet of Things (IoT). Following are five ways these hospitals of the future are harnessing the latest technologies. Automated Patient Monitoring Consistent …

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The Role of 3D Micro Printing in Device Development

The Role of 3D Micro Printing in Device Development     As 3D printing gains a more prominent place in the manufacture and protoyping of medical devices, advances in technology and materials are expanding indications. We spoke with John Kawola, CEO of Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF), about the move toward micro 3D printing and how this …

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Integrating Games into Medical Devices To Improve Patient Outcomes

Integrating Games into Medical Devices To Improve Patient Outcomes      Digital games are a part of modern life. Looking at the popularity of computer games, it is easy to imagine that integrating games into a medical device could increase its adoption and use. Gamification could potentially help in the diagnosis, treatment, speedy recovery, and rehabilitation …

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Microbattery Advancements Will Unlock a New Wave of MedTech Innovation

Microbattery Advancements Will Unlock a New Wave of MedTech Innovation     Over-the-Counter (OTC) hearing aids are just one example of the disruptive changes underway in the world of hearables and medical remote-monitoring and fitness-tracking wearables. As of October, hearing aids are now available to buy in retail stores without a medical prescription throughout the U.S. …

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