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  • Chronic Disease
    Bigfoot Biomedical Acquires Insulin Titration Algorithm from McGill

    Bigfoot Biomedical Acquires Insulin Titration Algorithm from McGill

    Algorithm was engineered to observe how well patients respond to a particular insulin dose and offer a recommended adjustment.
    Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 03.30.23

  • Packaging & Sterilization
    Timeline Mystery for Updated EtO Rules

    Timeline Mystery for Updated EtO Rules

    Uncle Sam’s latest indolence is undoubtedly exasperating for the healthcare industry.
    Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 03.28.23

  • An Update on Hospital Trends Post-Pandemic

    An Update on Hospital Trends Post-Pandemic

    Healthcare organizations across the country lost approximately $54 billion in net income over the course of 2021.
    Maria Shepherd, President and Founder, Medi-Vantage 03.28.23


  • Don’t Fear the Audit: Benefits of Good Quality Practices

    Don’t Fear the Audit: Benefits of Good Quality Practices

    We all benefit from good quality practices, which are rooted in communication and proper perspective.
    Dawn A. Lissy, President, Empirical 03.28.23

  • Understanding the FDA’s Standards & Conformity Assessment Program

    Understanding the FDA’s Standards & Conformity Assessment Program

    A primary goal of the requirements is to help ensure patients have access to reliable, high-quality products that increase efficacy.
    Rod Mell, Executive Head, Medical Device Consulting, Regulatory Compliance Associates 03.28.23

  • Medtech Divestitures Are Good for Medtech Innovation

    Medtech Divestitures Are Good for Medtech Innovation

    In the long-run, the new organizations created will be more nimble, effective, and focused on innovations.
    Florence Joffroy-Black and Dave Sheppard, MedWorld Advisors 03.28.23


  • Software & IT
    A Deep Dive into Hashing for Cybersecurity

    A Deep Dive into Hashing for Cybersecurity

    Hashes can be used to ensure the integrity of data, but not all hashes are cryptographic.
    Christopher Gates, Director of Product Security, Velentium 03.28.23

  • Software & IT
    An Integrated Approach to Quality and Document Management

    An Integrated Approach to Quality and Document Management

    Document management systems play a critical role in the life sciences industry.
    Zillery Fortner, Product Advisor, QA/RA Life Sciences, Sparta Systems, a Honeywell company 03.28.23

  • The Pain Continues: Time for Controlled Paranoia About Rate Hikes

    The Pain Continues: Time for Controlled Paranoia About Rate Hikes

    Inelastic demand can sometimes tilt due to excessive price increases and become a horse of a different color.
    Chris Oleksy, Founder and CEO, SCHAIN101 03.28.23


  • Diagnostics
    Early Detection of Acute Myocardial Infarction Using Microfluidics

    Early Detection of Acute Myocardial Infarction Using Microfluidics

    Is it possible to use the technology to detect a heart attack or a stroke early on?
    Lorenzo Gutierrez, Ph.D., Microfluidic Manager, StarFish Medical 03.28.23

  • Will a Wave of Medtech Spinoffs Hurt the Supply Base?

    Will a Wave of Medtech Spinoffs Hurt the Supply Base?

    In the near-term, a flurry of these transactions will create further dislocation across the supply chain.
    Bryan Hughes, Managing Director, PMCF 03.28.23

  • Materials
    The Changing Face of Medtech Surface Treatment

    The Changing Face of Medtech Surface Treatment

    More than a dozen medical device surface treatment professionals discuss the activities in their industry.
    Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 03.28.23

  • Tubing & Extrusion
    The Totally Tubular Technologies that Support Medical Devices

    The Totally Tubular Technologies that Support Medical Devices

    A consistent wave of innovations in tubing have medical device makers always seeking the best offerings for new product developments.
    Mark Crawford, Contributing Editor 03.28.23

  • Neurological
    Simply Stimulating: Examining the Neurostimulation Sector

    Simply Stimulating: Examining the Neurostimulation Sector

    Therapies that provide electrical stimulation to the brain, peripheral nervous system, and spinal cord are providing alternative treatments.
    Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 03.28.23

  • The Cautionary Silicon Valley Banking Tale

    The Cautionary Silicon Valley Banking Tale

    What happens if the instability in the banking sector remains such that other financial institutions collapse?
    Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 03.28.23

  • Vyaire to Sell Consumables Biz to SunMed

    Vyaire to Sell Consumables Biz to SunMed

    The portfolio is comprised of airway management and operative care technology.
    Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 03.28.23

  • R&D & Design
    Designing for Manufacturing: 5 Common Startup Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)

    Designing for Manufacturing: 5 Common Startup Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)

    To make sure your device has the best chance of success, review these common startup mistakes, and learn how to avoid them.
    Online Exclusives Jim Kasic, Founder and Chairman, Boulder iQ 03.27.23

  • Digital Health
    5 Challenges Medtech Must Address to Transform Healthcare

    5 Challenges Medtech Must Address to Transform Healthcare

    As healthcare moves from hospitals to at-home care, medtech leaders are rethinking their business approaches.
    Online Exclusives Laura Westercamp and Selen Karaca-Griffin, Accenture Global Life Sciences Research 03.27.23

  • Molding
    Addressing Challenges in a Molding Tool Transfer Process—MPO Videobites

    Addressing Challenges in a Molding Tool Transfer Process—MPO Videobites

    With the pandemic’s supply chain issues, many are considering moving molding, but are unsure of what may be involved with tool transfer.
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  • MPO

    MPO's Most-Read Stories This Week—March 25

    A listing of the most popular items from the past seven days.
    Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 03.25.23

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