by Jill Hoffman | Aug 28, 2014 | Medical Devices
Depending on whom you talk to, Google Glass is either the next essential digital tool, think iPhone, or the newest toy for the ultimate geek, i.e., the Segway. Whatever you think of Glass, the wearable computer with an optical head-mounted display is poised to...
by Jill Hoffman | Aug 20, 2014 | Medical Devices
With an aging population that is living longer, orthopedics is one of the fastest growing medtech sectors. With millions of active seniors jogging, biking, and playing tennis, hips, knees and spines are wearing out. Companies that make orthopedic implants, surgical...
by Jill Hoffman | Aug 12, 2014 | Medical Devices
The term forensic means “to bring to court,” and forensic medicine is playing an ever-larger role in courtroom proceedings. Forensic experts who link medical knowledge and legal procedures deal with cases concerning genetic relationships and the causes and time of...
by Jill Hoffman | Aug 6, 2014 | Medical Devices
When the first iPhone was introduced a mere 7 years ago, only a few visionaries saw the device as the latest development in medtech. Today, with 1.75 billion smartphones in use, the devices are revolutionizing the way people monitor their health. Sales of wearable...
by Jill Hoffman | Jul 23, 2014 | Medical Devices
Beauty may only be skin deep but don’t tell that to the growing number of Americans clamoring for Botox, dermal fillers, anti-aging treatments, and other medical aesthetics services. While cosmetic surgery was once considered a luxury for the rich, the baby boomer...
by Jill Hoffman | Jul 15, 2014 | Medical Devices
In July 2012, the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act (FDASIA) was signed into law. The act makes major changes in the way certain medical devices are considered during pre-market review. The complex law made changes to the de novo reclassification...