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Do You Have What It Takes to Become the Next Intuitive Surgical?

Three robotics experts at MD&M West looked at the iterative process of developing medical robotic tools and discussed valuable takeaways from watching the industry leader, Intuitive Surgical, rise to the top.

7 Pro Tips for New and Aspiring Roboticists

Behind the Invention: Wearable Artificial Kidney

Victor Gura, MD, inventor of the Wearable Artificial Kidney, spoke at MD&M West about design considerations, obstacles, and goals involved with developing a portable dialysis device.

Can a Polymer Help Reduce Deaths from Sepsis?

A student has won a global competition for her efforts to develop a synthetic material that could act as both a diagnostic and a therapeutic agent for bacterial toxins.

National Geographic Takes an Interest in Organs-on-Chips Research

The magazine published a special January edition on "The Future of Medicine" highlighting innovative organs-on-chips research and technology.

New DVT Device Designed to Tackle Stubborn ‘Wall-to-Wall’ Clot

The Vetex Thrombectomy Catheter is designed to remove wall-to-wall clot within the vein, in one procedure, and without thrombolytic drugs.

New Technique Could Be a Breakthrough for Motility Research

MIT researchers have discovered a way to potentially restore movement in patients with paralysis, or treat unwanted movements such as muscle tremor in Parkinson's patients.

Can a New Tiny Sensor Really Monitor Heart Cells?

The new device could help pave the way for future embedded devices.

Concept Device Designed to Tame Menopausal Hot Flashes

The flexible, hand-held product provides instant cooling.

New Virtual Surgical Simulator Debuts in Germany

Researchers present new virtual surgical simulator, known as “HandsOn.Surgery,” at MEDICA 2018.

How Smart are Your Design Inputs?

A medical device expert shares tips for creating clear and objective design inputs.

How Are Engineers Actually Using VR for Human Factors Review?

A design engineer speaking at MD&M Minneapolis demonstrates how virtual reality technology can play a meaningful role in product development.

What Can Medtech Do with Medicare Data via Blue Button 2.0?

A new initiative at CMS gives medtech companies access to four years of Medicare data.

How to Get to Market Quickly, Without Driving Your Team Crazy

An R&D expert will share tips for getting a product to market quickly without letting project stress drive a wedge between you and your co-workers.

How a Design Tweak Triggered a CPAP-Related Product Recall

A design change involving replacement parts for a commonly used CPAP mask has triggered a Class I recall for Compass Health.

Pfizer Is Keeping Details of New 'Rescue Pen' Low Key, for Now

Antares Pharma has agreed to help Pfizer develop a combination drug-device rescue pen using Antares' QuickShot device.