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Scandinavian countries are leading their European neighbours in implementing e-prescription techniques. Steve Rogerson looks at their results, with the hope that one day a universal system could be put in place across the continent.
Neurology Market Sparks Interest
The cardiovascular and orthopaedic device markets have seen recent growth but it is now neurology in the limelight.
The cardiovascular and orthopaedic device markets have seen recent growth but it is now neurology in the limelight.
Regulation's Clinical Approach
The medical devices world has been awaiting clarification of regulation, and finally, in 2010, it is set to arrive.
The medical devices world has been awaiting clarification of regulation, and finally, in 2010, it is set to arrive.
Recalls on the Rise
Rick Sloop of InfinityQS looks at how controlled data processing can help improve quality and reduce device recalls.
Rick Sloop of InfinityQS looks at how controlled data processing can help improve quality and reduce device recalls.
Precision Engineered: The Growing Use of Lasers
Martin Sharp of the AILU examines how far laser technology has come in the last decade.
Martin Sharp of the AILU examines how far laser technology has come in the last decade.
Ten of the Best – Part Two
In the second of a two-part article, Jyoti Ranjan Padhi of GlobalData identifies a further ten leading technologies.
In the second of a two-part article, Jyoti Ranjan Padhi of GlobalData identifies a further ten leading technologies.
Small Businesses have Big Impact on Device Market
The recent economic gloom has led to a dramatic shift in the way small and medium sized enterprises source financing.
The recent economic gloom has led to a dramatic shift in the way small and medium sized enterprises source financing.
2009's Top Five Innovative Devices
Frances Penwill-Cook touches on five of the most innovative and life-changing medical devices to come out of 2009.
Frances Penwill-Cook touches on five of the most innovative and life-changing medical devices to come out of 2009.
Off-the-Shelf Medical Devices
Researchers in medical technology are turning to the commercial, off-the-shelf world to reduce costs.
Researchers in medical technology are turning to the commercial, off-the-shelf world to reduce costs.
A Healthy Coating
Protective coatings are coming to the forefront of every industry, including healthcare.
Protective coatings are coming to the forefront of every industry, including healthcare.
Syneron and Candela – the New Face of Cosmetics
What happens if you join a leading aesthetic device company with a producer of lasers?
What happens if you join a leading aesthetic device company with a producer of lasers?
Kitting Out the Home
Safety concerns and technological hiccups once held the UK market for home devices back.
Safety concerns and technological hiccups once held the UK market for home devices back.
Keeping Kidney Therapy in the Home
The number of end-stage renal disease sufferers is increasing year-on-year.
The number of end-stage renal disease sufferers is increasing year-on-year.
Ten of the Best
Jyoti Ranjan Padhi of GlobalData identifies ten of the top 20 leading and emerging technologies.
Jyoti Ranjan Padhi of GlobalData identifies ten of the top 20 leading and emerging technologies.
Small Matters
Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are typically the first to suffer during times of difficulty.
Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are typically the first to suffer during times of difficulty.
Open Wide
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement is becoming more widely practised by surgeons.
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement is becoming more widely practised by surgeons.
Change of Face
The medical and pharma industries are waiting to hear the results of the main US review of advertising procedures.
The medical and pharma industries are waiting to hear the results of the main US review of advertising procedures.
Compare and Contrast – US Analyses Treatment Options
At the start of 2009, the US Congress made available $1.1bn in stimulus funds for comparative effectiveness research.
At the start of 2009, the US Congress made available $1.1bn in stimulus funds for comparative effectiveness research.
Curbing the Global Chronic Disease Crisis
Over the course of the next decade, chronic diseases are set to replace infectious diseases as the world's top killer.
Over the course of the next decade, chronic diseases are set to replace infectious diseases as the world's top killer.
India's Device Market Defies the Recession
India's healthcare sector is growing at tremendous pace as the nation becomes more affluent.
India's healthcare sector is growing at tremendous pace as the nation becomes more affluent.
UK Increases the Bandwidth
During 2008, about 5,000 patients in the UK underwent gastric band surgery.
During 2008, about 5,000 patients in the UK underwent gastric band surgery.
Biliary Stents Overcome Off-Labelling Concerns
The global market for biliary stents is on the rise, according to research analysts GlobalData.
The global market for biliary stents is on the rise, according to research analysts GlobalData.
Safety Conductor
In the medical device industry, safety is paramount for product approvals and continuing innovation.
In the medical device industry, safety is paramount for product approvals and continuing innovation.
Speak the Language
Can drug and device production be sped up through the use of high-level software programming?
Can drug and device production be sped up through the use of high-level software programming?
Is South Africa Equipped for Success?
South Africa's healthcare expenditure has more than doubled in recent years, offering valuable market opportunities.
South Africa's healthcare expenditure has more than doubled in recent years, offering valuable market opportunities.
The Medical Device Dozen
The medical device sector is a veritable hive of competition mixed with strict legislation.
The medical device sector is a veritable hive of competition mixed with strict legislation.
Ireland's Device Industry – A Lucky Charm?
In a city that has been dogged by redundancies in recent months, one Irish medical device manufacturer is positive.
In a city that has been dogged by redundancies in recent months, one Irish medical device manufacturer is positive.
Healing the Advanced Wound Management Market
Through an annual growth of 9%, the US advanced wound management market is forecasted to reach $1bn by 2012.
Through an annual growth of 9%, the US advanced wound management market is forecasted to reach $1bn by 2012.
Cardiovascular Market Doesn't Skip A Beat
At a time when most are feeling the effects of the recession, the cardiovascular device market is still pumping strong.
At a time when most are feeling the effects of the recession, the cardiovascular device market is still pumping strong.
Change on the Horizon
How will the election of President Barack Obama in the US affect medical care globally?
How will the election of President Barack Obama in the US affect medical care globally?
Hong Kong: the Cultural Connection
The role of Hong Kong in China's global business development is highly significant.
The role of Hong Kong in China's global business development is highly significant.
Green Alert
Environmental concerns and sustainability issues are being pushed to the front of our minds.
Environmental concerns and sustainability issues are being pushed to the front of our minds.
Powerful Beginnings
From a humble start, Duncan Seaton has swiftly moved through the ranks at electronic company Interpower Components.
From a humble start, Duncan Seaton has swiftly moved through the ranks at electronic company Interpower Components.
Recession-Resilient Growth in the Drug Delivery Market
The global drug delivery market could easily sail through recession thanks to new consumer confidence and demand.
The global drug delivery market could easily sail through recession thanks to new consumer confidence and demand.
Giant Hurdles for Nanotech
A new research centre in Wales will help researchers learn more about nanotechnology and how it works in health.
A new research centre in Wales will help researchers learn more about nanotechnology and how it works in health.
No Square Meal for Clinical Nutrition Professionals
Medical device developments can have a large effect on how certain areas of practice are accepted.
Medical device developments can have a large effect on how certain areas of practice are accepted.
Old Technology Leads to New Tracheostomy Technique
Balloon dilation techniques are being adopted to create the world's first one-step device for percutaneous tracheostomy.
Balloon dilation techniques are being adopted to create the world's first one-step device for percutaneous tracheostomy.
Payback Time
Complex reimbursement processes and fears over product suitability run the risk of knocking out innovation.
Complex reimbursement processes and fears over product suitability run the risk of knocking out innovation.
Pumps Under Pressure
It may seem like a small part of a device, but choosing a suitable pump should always be of high importance.
It may seem like a small part of a device, but choosing a suitable pump should always be of high importance.
Innovate? Yes We Can
In the wake of Barack Obama's presidential victory and a flagging global economy, how will scientific R&D fare?
In the wake of Barack Obama's presidential victory and a flagging global economy, how will scientific R&D fare?
Chain Reaction
While business costs are crucial in the current economic climate, supply chain executives have more issues to consider.
While business costs are crucial in the current economic climate, supply chain executives have more issues to consider.
Smooth Moves
Clogged nozzles, uneven application and time-consuming processes can be issues with traditional coating methods.
Clogged nozzles, uneven application and time-consuming processes can be issues with traditional coating methods.
Diverse Defibrillators for Public Markets
The public access market is, by far, the fastest growing sector of the defibrillator industry.
The public access market is, by far, the fastest growing sector of the defibrillator industry.
US Device Makers Defy the Crunch
As many US businesses suffer from the credit squeeze, the medical devices industry continues to prosper.
As many US businesses suffer from the credit squeeze, the medical devices industry continues to prosper.
Septic Solution
Cleaning infected blood cells is set to be a breakthrough for treating patients with serious infections such as sepsis.
Cleaning infected blood cells is set to be a breakthrough for treating patients with serious infections such as sepsis.
Dressed for Success
As new products for wound care come on the market, how are traditional dressings set to compete?
As new products for wound care come on the market, how are traditional dressings set to compete?
Germany Invests in Innovation
With the global economy slowing, medical device manufacturers are on the look-out for investment opportunities.
With the global economy slowing, medical device manufacturers are on the look-out for investment opportunities.
Cooking up a Success
Despite a childhood interest in automotives, Jerry French of Cook Medical became an expert in the field of urology.
Despite a childhood interest in automotives, Jerry French of Cook Medical became an expert in the field of urology.
Sonova's Secrets
They have just posted record profits and a number of famous people front their Hear the World campaign.
They have just posted record profits and a number of famous people front their Hear the World campaign.
People Power
Dr Joseph De Remigis has taken optics company ELCAN through a period of dramatic change.
Dr Joseph De Remigis has taken optics company ELCAN through a period of dramatic change.
Device Design Gets Inventive
David Mackay visits the Wellcome Collection, an exhibition of the latest device innovations and future inventions.
David Mackay visits the Wellcome Collection, an exhibition of the latest device innovations and future inventions.
The Luck of the Irish
Penny Jones explores developments in Ireland's medical device industry and its quest to become a hub for new technology.
Penny Jones explores developments in Ireland's medical device industry and its quest to become a hub for new technology.
Does Disclosure Pay Off?
The US government may be offering more freedom in its new physician payments act but it comes at a price.
The US government may be offering more freedom in its new physician payments act but it comes at a price.
