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Category Archives: Medical technology
Read the directions
Brain implant wires may have broken due to mishandling. http://www.qmed.com/mpmn/medtechpulse/medtronic-neurosurgeons-read-directions
Posted in Journalism, Medical technology
Tagged deep brain stimulation, Medtronic, neurosurgeon
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A new way to make breathing easier
A “smart” inhaler from 3M eliminates some hassles for COPD patients. http://www.qmed.com/mpmn/medtechpulse/3m-smart-inhaler-tells-you-how-use-it
Apnea patients will use CPAP, with digital and human hand-holding
CPAP machines — with their masks, straps and relentless airflow — take some getting used to. New patients often abandon them, but one medtech company used software, apps and human coaches to keep them on board. http://www.mddionline.com/article/philips-respironics-proves-digital-health-really-works-06-28-16
Posted in Journalism, Medical technology
Tagged adherence, CMS, CPAP, digital health, medical device, Philips Respironics
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A tumultuous journey to the OR for a spinal fusion device
Neither scandal nor bankruptcy could kill this medical device http://www.mddionline.com/article/can-spinal-fusion-technology-rise-ashes-01-25-16
Posted in Journalism, Medical technology
Tagged bankruptcy, CMS, medical device, medical technology, spinal fusion
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Smackdown at telemedicine conference
Critic slams dermatology telemedicine study; co-author confronts him in front of packed room. http://medcitynews.com/2016/05/ata-teledermatology-study/
Posted in Journalism, Medical technology
Tagged dermatology, JAMA, study, telemedicine
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Keeping better track of medtech
Hoping to improve patient safety in light of underreporting, injuries and deaths, federal agencies come closer to agreeing on how to track medical devices. http://www.qmed.com/news/fda-gets-closer-better-medical-device-tracking
Growing the medical device business
Hatching Medtech Progress in the Northeast _ Qmed
Posted in Medical technology, News
Tagged Harvard, Langer Labs, Massachusetts, med tech, medical device, medical technology, MIT, New York
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Device demographics
Preserving a Midwest Medtech Hub _ Qmed
Posted in Business, Medical technology
Tagged California, Massachusetts, med tech, medical devices, medical technology, Minnesota
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Researcher works to making breathing easier — in 3-D
How 3-D Printing Is Solving a Stent Problem _ Qmed
Nancy Crotti: Writer and Editor 