Medical Implants Articles
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Top 4 Things to Know About the Global Sleep Apnea Devices Market
The sleep apnea device market has undergone rapid transformation, driven by growing awareness about the consequences associated with disruptive or poor sleep conditions. Sleep apnea is a severe sleeping disorder in which a person experiences interruptive breathing or loud snoring. Long-term untreated or undiagnosed sleep apnea can cause several health problems, such as daytime sleepiness, ...
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What is 3D Printing Materials?
Introduction of 3D Printing Materials 3D printing has revolutionized the manufacturing industry, allowing the creation of complex and customized objects with ease. One critical aspect of 3D printing is the materials used, which greatly impact the functionality and compatibility of the final product. What are Biocompatible Materials in 3D Printing? Biocompatible materials play a crucial role in ...
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What is Nano Dressing?
Nanotechnology has not only received attention and applications in the field of drug delivery, but also has achieved many successes in the field of tissue engineering. Nano dressings can be defined as dressings in which nanomaterials are the matrix. The birth of nano dressings has brought new treatment methods for wound repair and burn care, such as nanohydrogels, nanofibers, nanomembranes, ...
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Unveiling Mysteries of Hydrophobic Polymers, Photochromic Materials, PVC Stabilizers, and Biocompatible Ceramics
In the field of materials science, there are various fascinating areas that have captured the attention of researchers and innovators worldwide. This article aims to shed light on four such intriguing topics: Hydrophobic Polymers, Photochromic Materials, PVC Stabilizers, and Biocompatible Ceramics. By delving into the mysteries surrounding these subjects, we can gain a deeper understanding of ...
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Unlocking the Potential: Nitinol Shape Memory Alloy's Applications in Modern Eng
From biomedical imaging and aerospace engineering to consumer products and research initiatives, Nitinol Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) is revolutionizing the modern engineering landscape. This ultra-flexible, temperature-responsive metal has quickly become a highly sought-after material for its remarkable properties. With an ability to store vast amounts of energy and then recall it later on demand, ...
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Breakthrough Innovations in Bipolar Hip Prosthesis: Improving Mobility and Stability
Hip replacement surgery has been a life-changing procedure for individuals grappling with debilitating hip conditions like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or hip fractures. Over the years, continuous strides in medical technology have ushered in substantial enhancements in hip prostheses, offering patients the prospect of regaining mobility, alleviating pain, and improving their overall ...
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The Role of Chx10 Neurons in Global Motor Arrest
A recent study by Goni-Erro et al (2023) in Nature Neuroscience has shed light on a fascinating phenomenon: the neural control of global motor arrest. From the cessation of goal-directed actions to a broader motor arrest in response to fear or environmental cues, this complex behavior involves an intricate set of neuronal pathways. This recent study reveals that the activation of ...
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The Power of Combining Telemetry and Plethysmography
The study of respiratory function and control of breathing is vital for understanding various physiological and pathological conditions. In preclinical research, gaining accurate and reliable data is essential to make meaningful discoveries and develop potential therapies. Combining implantable telemetry with whole body plethysmography offers a powerful approach that provides researchers with an ...
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Plethysmography for the assessment of opioid-induced respiratory depression
Opioid-related addiction, overdose and death is a widespread public health crisis. A recent paper published in The Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics by Dr. Renata Marchette working within the National Institute on Drug Abuse Intramural Research Program provides a model example of the how plethysmography can be used to assess ventilatory behavior changes that occur with opioid ...
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How Sterile Storage Cabinets Protect Your Medical Supplies Through Multiple Levels of Functionality
Maintaining sterile storage conditions is necessary to protect medical instruments, drugs, surgical implants, and other equipment from contaminants. ARON guidelines on sterilization are straightforward: temperatures should not exceed 72°F (22°C) to 78°F (26°C), relative humidity should not exceed 60%, and airflow should be positive pressure with at least four total air changes per ...
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Sterilizing Medical Devices Using Ethylene Oxide
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 48.3 million procedures were performed at hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers in the United States in 2010. Healthcare providers and patient advocates understand that infection prevention requires meticulous sanitation and sterilization of all facilities, equipment, and instruments used in surgery settings. According to the World ...
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Applications of the High Polymers in Medical Science
Introduction With the wide application of high polymers, more and more extensive researches on high polymers have been conducted in recent years. Many papers and monographs discussed the important characteristics of high polymers and their important applications in medicine. Macromolecule/high polymers can be used in surgery, suture, orthopedic fixation and tissue repair. They can also be used as ...
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SmartFreezer®: Meeting the Medical Device Directive for Safe Sample Management
Medical devices are an essential component of healthcare, and they have significantly improved the quality of life for many patients worldwide. These devices may be categorised by their intended use and range from simple non-invasive items to fully implantable devices. The Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC (MDD) is a regulation that sets out the essential requirements that medical devices must ...
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Storing Sterile Medical Supplies: It’s About Controlling the Environment
It is incumbent on hospitals and other medical facilities to maintain sterility wherever needed to keep patients and staff safe. This goes for operating and exam rooms. Healthcare institutions must also safely store surgical scrubs, head covers, sterile surgical implants, equipment, and medication. The goal is to protect these items from contaminants like dust, viruses, and bacteria so they ...
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It turns out that p53 is destroyed in a whole new way
Glioblastoma is a deadly brain cancer with a dire prognosis. Unlike most cancers, it still grows in the presence of the p53 protein. Scientists have been unable to solve the case for decades...until now. CSHL scientists have discovered that a protein called BRD8 goes out of control in glioblastoma, paralyzing P53. The discovery could help turn this deadly cancer into a treatable disease. Brain ...
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Medical Battery Pack - Most Common Applications
Why Do You Need One? A medical battery pack is an essential part of any medical device. It provides power to the device when no other power source is available. This kinf of battery pack can be used on a number of devices, including portable defibrillators, heart monitors and other life-saving devices. There are many different types of medical battery pack manufacturing on the market today. ...
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Project - Horizon 2020 EIC
This project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No. ...
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Garwood Medical Devices, LLC named as an Awardee in the Innovations for Vets QuickFire Challenge Innovation
Garwood Medical Devices, LLC has been selected as an awardee of the Innovations for Vets Quickfire Challenge launched by Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JLABS with the Johnson & Johnson Office of Military and Veterans Affairs. The intention behind this challenge was to help advance innovation that could benefit the military community. As a company named after veterans, Garwood ...
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The latest developments of Medis QFR
December 2022 edition Given the regular posts of peer-reviewed scientific publications on the Medis QFR®, it is clear that this angio-based solution for coronary physiology is extensively used in clinical research and practice. We would like to share these publications with you so that you remain up to date about the research that is ongoing worldwide with this innovative solution, ...
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The QUEST Post-Amputation Pain Study - Case Study
The QUEST study (High-FreQUEncy Nerve Block for PoST-Amputation Pain), is a randomized controlled study of 180 patients at 25 clinical study sites in the U.S. Recruitment for the study was completed in late 2021. Results are blinded until after participants have finished a twelve-month follow-up. ...
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