Medical Device Developments 2009 Vol. 1
Cover Story
Environmental concerns and sustainability issues are being pushed to the front of our minds.
The Science of Friction
Ease-of-use, wear and patient comfort are just some of the concerns about devices designed to be used in the body.
Ease-of-use, wear and patient comfort are just some of the concerns about devices designed to be used in the body.
Positive Diagnosis
The European IVD testing market is benefiting from an ageing population and associated diseases.
The European IVD testing market is benefiting from an ageing population and associated diseases.
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.
Innovation Ups the Pace
Pacemakers are used the world over to regulate heart rates, but their battery lifespan means they lack longevity.
Pacemakers are used the world over to regulate heart rates, but their battery lifespan means they lack longevity.
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.
Sight for Sore Eyes
Infections associated with contact lens wear have the potential to cause vision loss in more than a tenth of cases.
Infections associated with contact lens wear have the potential to cause vision loss in more than a tenth of cases.
For Goodness Snake
The pressure is always on medical innovators to find new ways of less-invasive surgery.
The pressure is always on medical innovators to find new ways of less-invasive surgery.
Big Concerns for Small Technology
Although a potential goldmine for the future of medicine, nanotechnology is still not fully understood by many.
Although a potential goldmine for the future of medicine, nanotechnology is still not fully understood by many.
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?
Charged Up?
Safety is priority when using medical products, but the hidden dangers of electrostatic charges can often be forgotten.
Safety is priority when using medical products, but the hidden dangers of electrostatic charges can often be forgotten.
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.
European Slump
The global financial crisis and therefore a lack of funding is having a debilitating effect on medical technology.
The global financial crisis and therefore a lack of funding is having a debilitating effect on medical technology.
Prune your Production Costs
Although traditionally an economic survivor, the device industry needs to be aware of the potential financial problems.
Although traditionally an economic survivor, the device industry needs to be aware of the potential financial problems.
