Covid-19 airport testing in the UK, Europe and the rest of the world
France, Germany and Iceland were among the first countries to announce Covid-19 testing for passengers in their airports
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Stretchable electronics extending boundaries of diagnostics, surgery and disease management
31 Jul 20Jim Banks explores the healthcare potential of 'stretchable electronics' with Matt Pharr, assistant professor of mechanical engineering at…
How novel coating techniques from lasers to microblasting treatment are helping medical devices function properly for longer
29 Jul 20Any object that is put inside a human body brings certain risks with it, but recent advances in…
Abbott Laboratories’ Q2 results provide ‘hope’ for medical device markets, says analyst
28 Jul 20There are 'promising signs' in Abbott Laboratories' recent Q2 earnings report - despite a 21.2% decrease in medical…
PwC report: Value of medical device deals down 88% in 2020
27 Jul 20Both the value and volume of medical device sector deals have taken a hit in the first half…
How medical device manufacturers use cleanrooms to keep products safe for patients
27 Jul 20Filtration units and proper staff training are among the ways medical device manufacturers can ensure their cleanrooms meet…
A brief history of brain stimulation in treating mental health problems
26 Jul 20From administering a painless electrical current to deliberately triggering a seizure, brain stimulation therapy has a long and…
Five companies safeguarding medical devices – and sensitive patient data – against cyber-attacks
25 Jul 20A number of cyber security companies have expanded or adapted their systems to be used in healthcare -…
Face mask regulations explained: Comparing surgical and respirator masks
24 Jul 20All medical face mask regulations are designed to oversee how effectively products protect users against the transmission of…
The ‘organ-on-a-chip’ capable of analysing smaller blood samples than ever before
24 Jul 20Researchers from RMIT University in Australia have developed a chip that allows analysis of fluid samples down to…