R&D

Are Self-Sterilizing Microneedles Key to Safer Vaccines?

Researchers at the University of South Australia have developed a microneedle patch with antibacterial properties to make vaccinations safer than traditional needles or other microneedles.

MIT Research Could Speed Development of Liver Treatments

New research shows that an engineered model of human liver tissue can be used to investigate the effects of RNAi, helping to speed up the development of such treatments.

Most Provocative Statements Heard at MD&M West 2019

These were some of the most thought-provoking comments MD+DI editors heard from industry experts who spoke at MD&M West 2019.

How Devices Could Tackle Migraine Pain

A recent survey revealed a significant knowledge gap between patients’ satisfaction and providers’ perceived patient satisfaction with commonly prescribed migraine treatments, as well as a lack of knowledge about non-drug migraine treatments.

6 Emerging Cardiology Solutions in Late-Stage Research at Georgia Tech and Emory University

How a Medtronic-Sponsored Study Could Help Hospitals Save Lives and Money

Medtronic announced preliminary results from PRODIGY, a prospective, multi-center study to identify people at high risk for opioid-induced respiratory depression, a form of respiratory compromise.

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.