Tag: Medical Devices
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From Retina to Artificial Eye: KRISS Sets Imaging Standard
Introduction: A New Benchmark in Ophthalmic Imaging The Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS) has introduced a groundbreaking retina-mimicking eye phantom, designed to faithfully replicate the structural layers and microvascular network of the human retina. This innovative device marks a significant advance in ophthalmic imaging, offering a reliable, reproducible standard that can be…
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Injectable brain implants: A non-surgical path to neural therapy
Introduction: A new era for brain therapy Imagine tiny electronic chips that can be delivered through a simple arm injection and precisely stimulate a distant region of the brain. This concept, still in the research stage, promises a non-surgical route to treating deadly or debilitating brain diseases. If proven safe and effective, injectable brain implants…
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MHRA Urges Public to Report Medicine Side Effects and Suspect Counterfeits During MedSafetyWeek
Overview: MedSafetyWeek Spotlight on Medicines Safety As the tenth annual MedSafetyWeek kicks off, regulatory bodies and health organisations from more than 130 regulators across 117 countries unite to emphasise a simple, powerful idea: report safety concerns about medicines and medical devices. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in the United Kingdom is joining…
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MedSafetyWeek 2025: MHRA Urges Public to Report Side Effects and Suspected Fakes
Why MedSafetyWeek Matters The tenth annual MedSafetyWeek mobilizes regulators, health organisations, and the public in a joint effort to safeguard medicine use worldwide. Coordinated by more than 130 medicines regulators and health bodies across 117 countries, the campaign emphasizes the critical role citizens play in pharmacovigilance. By reporting unexpected side effects and concerns about medicines…
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James Dyson Award 2025: Two Trailblazing Women Redefine Medical Tech
James Dyson Award 2025 shines a light on bold new voices in medical tech The James Dyson Award 2025 spotlight is not only on clever machines and elegant engineering, but also on the people who bring them to life. This year, two young women—both early in their 20s, with no medical degrees and far from…
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Trump Administration Considers Tariffs on Medical Devices
Introduction In a move that could reshape the landscape of healthcare and manufacturing in the United States, the Trump administration is investigating the possibility of imposing tariffs on a range of medical products, including wheelchairs, prosthetics, and even advanced robotics. This initiative, spearheaded by the U.S. Department of Commerce, aims to assess whether the import…