A Lifetime Guarantee on a Shoulder Implant? This Device Maker Is Offering It Through Geisinger
Swiss Medtech Company Medacta teamed up with Geisinger to begin providing the world's first, lifetime guarantee on shoulder replacement surgeries.
Wireless injectable computer could deliver more accurate reading of tumor pressure
Engineering researchers at the University of Michigan have developed a battery-operated injectable computer with a radio antenna that can transmit data to a device located up to 12 inches outside of the body.
Changes in Nurse Staffing Answer Clinician Demands
The ongoing nursing shortage facilitates high turnover rates since nurses know they won’t have difficulties finding new jobs. In order to retain and attract staff, it’s in a facility’s best interest to understand what nurses want.
Google seeks patent for implantable, smart intraocular device
If Google is able to overcome the many hurdles to bringing this device to market, it could revolutionize the eye care industry. “What’s in their patent is the Holy Grail for patients over 40 years old," said Dr. Jeffrey Sonsino, an optometrist in Nashville, Tennessee.
New report projects the pain management device market to reach $6.3B by 2023
The growing number of men and women over the age of 65 must have an effect on the number of devices being developed to treat chronic and acute pain management.
Axonics Modulation Technologies raises $38.5M for device clinical study in overactive bladder patients
Roughly 100 million people in the U.S. and Europe are challenged with having an overactive bladder and 40 million with fecal control issues. An implant that stimulates the sacral nerves in the pelvis is a new option for treatment.
Q&A: Karten Design puts focus on “humanizing” implantable medical devices
How can people using implantable devices feel less like robots and have more control over what's happening inside of their bodies?
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