Joe Darrah

Joe Darrah

Joe Darrah is an award-winning freelance journalist based in the Philadelphia region who covers a variety of topics, including healthcare and medical technology. His articles have been published in more than 40 publications.

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R&D
Bridging the Gap Between Research & Medical Device DevelopmentBridging the Gap Between Research & Medical Device Development
byJoe Darrah
Apr 15, 2024
6 Min Read
Nitinol medical device use
Manufacturing
Addressing the Rising Price & Demand of NitinolAddressing the Rising Price & Demand of Nitinol
byJoe Darrah
Mar 21, 2024
7 Min Read

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Packaging
PVC Safe and Effective in Medical Devices and Packaging, Study Claims
PVC Safe and Effective in Medical Devices and Packaging, Study Claims
Feb 26, 2024
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2 Min Read
byJoe Darrah
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Manufacturing
Freudenberg Medical Expands Manufacturing Footprint in Costa Rica
Freudenberg Medical Expands Manufacturing Footprint in Costa Rica
Feb 21, 2024
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2 Min Read
byJoe Darrah
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Digital Health
Doubling Down on Innovation with a Digital Twin
Doubling Down on Innovation with a Digital Twin
Jan 25, 2024
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6 Min Read
byJoe Darrah
Business
Key Points of Emphasis for Portfolio Management
Key Points of Emphasis For Medical Device Innovation Portfolio Management
Jan 10, 2024
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8 Min Read
byJoe Darrah
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Materials
Experts Discuss How Plastics Are Advancing Medtech Innovation
Experts Discuss How Plastics Are Advancing Medtech Innovation
Jan 9, 2024
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2 Min Read
byJoe Darrah
Doctor turning blocks from 2023 to 2024
Artificial Intelligence
5 Medtech Trends to Watch in 2024
5 Medtech Trends to Watch in 2024
Dec 12, 2023
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9 Min Read
byJoe Darrah
Doctor turning blocks from 2023 to 2024
Artificial Intelligence
5 Medtech Trends to Watch in 2024
5 Medtech Trends to Watch in 2024
Dec 12, 2023
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9 Min Read
byJoe Darrah
supply chain logistics
Materials
AdvaMed Joins National Campaign to Improve Supply-Chain Performance
AdvaMed Joins National Campaign to Improve Supply-Chain Performance
Dec 4, 2023
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4 Min Read
byJoe Darrah
Design & Engineering
Attaining Device Usability Success Through Human Factors Validation
Attaining Device Usability Success Through Human Factors Validation
Oct 31, 2023
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4 Min Read
byJoe Darrah
catheter assembly and testing
Manufacturing
COVID Has a Silver Lining — Near-Shoring in the Medtech Space
COVID Has a Silver Lining — Near-Shoring in the Medtech Space
Sep 26, 2023
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4 Min Read
byJoe Darrah
medical device housing
3D Printing
Additive Manufacturing Can Be a Superpower, If You Know How to Use It
Additive Manufacturing Can Be a Superpower, If You Know How to Use It
Sep 21, 2023
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5 Min Read
byJoe Darrah
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Regulatory & Quality
Mastering the European Medical Device Regulation Maze
Mastering the European Medical Device Regulation Maze
Aug 30, 2023
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3 Min Read
byJoe Darrah
Compliance
Manufacturing
Medical Device Non-Compliance Is Breaking the Bank
Medical Device Non-Compliance Is Breaking the Bank
Aug 7, 2023
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5 Min Read
byJoe Darrah
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Cardiovascular
Custom Polymer and New Manufacturing Process Advance Development of Synthetic Heart Valve 53081
Custom Polymer and New Manufacturing Process Advance Development of Synthetic Heart Valve
Jul 12, 2023
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4 Min Read
byJoe Darrah
product recall
Regulatory & Quality
Medical Device Recalls Linked to Unprecedented Level of Faulty Manufacturing 52857
Medical Device Recalls Linked to Unprecedented Level of Faulty Manufacturing
Jun 21, 2023
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5 Min Read
byJoe Darrah
Medical Tubing
Manufacturing
Growth Expected in Medical Tubing Market Amidst Healthcare Challenges
Growth Expected in Medical Tubing Market Amidst Healthcare Challenges
Apr 18, 2023
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5 Min Read
byJoe Darrah
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Materials
New Report Forecasts Impact of Medical Device Coatings 54277
New Report Forecasts Impact of Medical Device Coatings
Feb 24, 2023
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5 Min Read
byJoe Darrah
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Medical IoT
Trends Impacting Medtech & Biotech Job Markets in 2023
Trends Impacting Medtech & Biotech Job Markets in 2023
Jan 23, 2023
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7 Min Read
byJoe Darrah
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Digital Health
The Top Trends in Artificial Intelligence in 2023
The Top Trends in Artificial Intelligence in 2023
Jan 18, 2023
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6 Min Read
byJoe Darrah
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Business
Tips on How to Handle a Layoff
Tips on How to Handle a Layoff
Jan 11, 2023
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8 Min Read
byJoe Darrah
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Digital Health
The Intersection of Neuromodulation & Personalized Medicine
The Intersection of Neuromodulation & Personalized Medicine
Dec 1, 2022
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7 Min Read
byJoe Darrah
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Business
Your Company Just Went Through A Merger Or Acquisition: Now What?
Your Company Just Went Through A Merger Or Acquisition: Now What?
Nov 23, 2022
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8 Min Read
byJoe Darrah
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Digital Health
Upcoming Trends in Wearable Healthcare Monitoring Technology
Upcoming Trends in Wearable Healthcare Monitoring Technology
Nov 16, 2022
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3 Min Read
byJoe Darrah
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Business
Women in the C-Suite: An Encouraging Trend or Diversity Mirage?
Women in the C-Suite: An Encouraging Trend or Diversity Mirage?
Nov 2, 2022
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4 Min Read
byJoe Darrah
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New Technologies
Medtech Continues to See High CEO Turnover Rate in 2022
Medtech Continues to See High CEO Turnover Rate in 2022
Sep 26, 2022
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3 Min Read
byJoe Darrah
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Robotics
Sky’s the Limit for Newly Cleared Robotic-Assisted Surgery System
Sky’s the Limit for Newly Cleared Robotic-Assisted Surgery System
Aug 23, 2022
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3 Min Read
byJoe Darrah
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Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence & ALS: Identifying Drug Candidates for a Cure
Artificial Intelligence & ALS: Identifying Drug Candidates for a Cure
Aug 5, 2022
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5 Min Read
byJoe Darrah
Medical device CEO talking about personalized surgery for orthopedic patients
Orthopedic
Personalized Surgery: A New Future for Orthopedic ORs
Personalized Surgery: A New Future for Orthopedic ORs
Jun 28, 2022
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5 Min Read
byJoe Darrah
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Cardiovascular
Apple Watch ECG Readings Plus AI Detect Weak Hearts
Apple Watch ECG Readings Plus AI Detect Weak Hearts
May 24, 2022
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4 Min Read
byJoe Darrah
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IVD
Challenging the Criteria for Whole Genome Sequencing in Children
Challenging the Criteria for Whole Genome Sequencing in Children
May 6, 2022
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2 Min Read
byJoe Darrah
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Radiological
Online Learning Platform Enhances Diagnostic Accuracy
Online Learning Platform Enhances Diagnostic Accuracy
May 4, 2022
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1 Min Read
byJoe Darrah

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