The public access market is, by far, the fastest growing sector of the defibrillator industry. Frances Penwill-Cook looks at how these life-saving machines are adapting for use by both professionals and amateurs.
US Device Makers Defy the Crunch 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.
Cooking up a Success Despite a childhood interest in automotives, Jerry French of Cook Medical became an expert in the field of urology.
Germany Invests in Innovation With the global economy slowing, medical device manufacturers are on the look-out for investment opportunities.
Dressed for Success As new products for wound care come on the market, how are traditional dressings set to compete?
Device Sector Defies Economic Downturn Susan Kelly of Reuters looks at how Johnson & Johnson is leading a still-successful device industry, despite the...
GE's Focus on Health Scott Malone of Reuters talks with General Electric Co's new chief on the company's plans for growth in healthcare.
Insurers Back New Diabetes Devices Innovative technologies could give diabetics a more accurate, less painful way to monitor their blood sugar levels.
People Power Dr Joseph De Remigis has taken optics company ELCAN through a period of dramatic change.
Sonova's Secrets They have just posted record profits and a number of famous people front their Hear the World campaign.
Device Design Gets Inventive 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.
Failure to Fund Foreign Inspections Device regulation is an ever-controversial issue, so how are imported products bypassing inspection procedures?
Does Disclosure Pay Off? The US government may be offering more freedom in its new physician payments act but it comes at a price.