FDA draws criticism over Menaflex approval
The Food and Drug Administration is facing criticism following its controversial approval of a new device to treat knee injuries. The federal agency recently cleared […]
Modern technology leads to increase in tinnitus
What do bombs and iPods have in common? Both devices are making us go deaf. A recent spate of articles such as those in the […]
Brocair publishes new research on aesthetic device space
Brocair Partners recently published its latest research report on the aesthetic medical device market. This report contains a matrix of technologies provided by companies that […]
LoJack develops device to locate missing patients
Because of its life-threatening potential, wandering behavior in Alzheimer’s patients is a major concern for doctors and caregivers. If left unsupervised, patients may wander away […]
An unusual source for antibody–based therapeutics
The future of medicine may lie in an unexpected place: within the immune system of a llama. The Wall Street Journal reports that scientists in […]
Next Generation of Partial Knee Resurfacing Devices To Be Shown At AAOS
When patients with chronic knee pain don’t respond to anti-inflammatory drugs or physical therapy, the next step is often knee surgery. In traditional knee replacement, […]
UnitedHealth tries new patient-centered care initiative
Insurance provider UnitedHealth Group is teaming up with doctors in Arizona to test a new approach to health care. The “Patient-Centered Medical Home” (PCMH) initiative […]
Study finds increased use of electronic medical records saves lives
For some patients, a paperless hospital could mean the difference between life and death. According to a report in The Burrill Report, a recent study […]
New Jersey Biomedical Engineering Showcase
The 6th Annual New Jersey Biomedical Engineering Showcase will take place on March 13th at the New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark. This year’s […]