Medical Reference Materials

Description: Oxygen in the Body vs Oxygen in the Incubator ...

Description: Epigenetics Meets RNA Splicing Under Hypoxia ...

Description: As global demand for critical metals like copper continues to surge-driven by electrification, renewable energy infrastructure, and battery technologies-mining operations are under growing pressure to ...

Description: Discover how Tekceleo's Micronice® ultrasonic vibrating mesh nozzle enables EN 17272-compliant dry fogging with hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and peracetic acid (PAA) - compact, scalable, and ...

Description: Personalized structural biology is opening new possibilities in how disease is studied and treated. By connecting genetic variation to the three-dimensional structures of proteins, the field offers a ...

Description: Uncover the role of structural biology in drug discovery, from identifying viable targets to refining therapies with tools like cryo-EM, TEM, and NMR. ...

Description: Read about the wide array of UVC disinfection solutions to reduce the risk and help control the pathogens that cause Healthcare Acquired Infection (HAI). ...

Description: We sat down with one of our Field Application Engineers to discuss how to optimize and streamline Medical Wearable Device design. ...

Description: What Are Medical Diagnostic Assays? ...

Description: Wireless communication is set to be widely used for Internet connectivity in the IoT market of the future. An increasing number of IoT products that support LTE FDD/TDD, NB-IoT, Cat-M, Wireless LAN ...

Description: First conceived in the early 1990s, bioresorbable vascular scaffolds (BRS) were developed to provide temporary arterial mechanical support and anti-proliferative effects similar to permanent metallic ...

Description: For catheter designers today, creating effective and minimally invasive medical devices is imperative. Whether for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes, engineers are looking to design catheters that ...

Description: Current cell culture methods involve perpetual incubation in a warm environment. Incubators are the most prevalent tool; however, workstations are becoming more popular. ...

Description: There is increasing evidence that antimicrobial resistance in BFG is linked to adverse outcomes ...

Description: Here, we investigated the diffusive flux of CH4 and its stable carbon isotope signature (d13C-CH4) along the river-estuary continuum of the Yangtze River. ...

Description: Previous studies have suggested that the expression of the HIF1 subunit, HIF1a, is elevated in HBV-infected hepatocytes; however, whether HIF1 activity affects the HBV lifecycle has not been fully ...

Description: Here we aimed to investigate the effects of metformin on osteoblast differentiation and osteoclast formation in cultured cells and rat apical periodontitis. ...

Description: There are many factors to consider when selecting an appropriate bag chamber for a single-use system to support your bioprocess. The task can seem overwhelming, so it is important to lean on stringent ...

Description: As we mentioned earlier in 9 key factors to consider when selecting an adhesive tape for your pulse oximetry application there are multiple layers that go into a disposable die cut pulse oximetry ...

Description: We’ve written recently about the pros and cons of synthetic rubber, acrylic and silicone pressure sensitive adhesives in die-cut pulse oximetry applications. We’ve also talked about key ...

Description: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is widely used in preclinical research and drug development. It is a powerful non-invasive method that can be used to evaluate the phenotypes and treatment effects of ...

Description: Ultrasonic transducers are used as very compact instruments in IVD devices. Using ultrasound, they break up cell structures completely without contact and, therefore, without contamination ...

Description: There is a current global trend across most major industries where next generation devices are featuring faster processing, improved functionality, and higher performance than ever before. The Medical ...

Description: Adhesive Medical Wearable Devices need reliable materials to not only withstand use, but be gentle enough of the skin. ...

Description: Medical Wearable Devices require high functionality in small volumes, which requires advanced materials and assemblies for success. ...

Description: What are Medical Wearables, Stick-to-Skin Biosensors, and Transdermal Patches and Why Does it Matter? ...

Description: From connected clothing to smart electronics to medical components, the world of smart wearables is constantly evolving. ...

Description: Oxygen is a fundamental factor for most life forms. For life science researchers, O2 is an electron acceptor, a highly reactive molecule that affects every single event and reaction in biology. ...

Description: Our SCI-tive physoxia workstation supported research into the impact of space microgravity on neural stem cells? Read about Dr. Araceli Espinosa-Jeffrey's incredible project ...

Description: Hypoxia is a condition brought on due to inadequate oxygen and it can have dire consequences. Pilots who fly at high altitudes are at risk of becoming hypoxic, and it is critical that they are ...

Description: Water decentralizers are granular preparations that can quickly disintegrate and disperse into suspension after water adding water. At that time, it was called a dry current or dry suspension at that ...

Description: With the development of nanotechnology, biofunctionalized superparamagnetic nanoparticles (connected with different biomolecules, such as nucleic acids, small molecules, peptides, antibodies) have ...

Description: Hypoxia, a condition of low oxygen availability, is a hallmark of tumour microenvironment and promotes cancer progression and resistance to therapy. ...

Description: Retinal neovascularization (RNV) is a type of serious vision-threating disease, commonly induced by hypoxia of ischemic retinopathy, which happens in various ocular diseases including diabetic ...

Description: Today is Valentine's Day, so I guess it's appropriate to write a heart-related post. What prompted it was a piece I saw on EE Times a week or so ago. In a post entitled "Implants Raise Security ...

Description: Tubing is incorporated into a variety of medical technologies, which is why the demands on manufacturers of the components are increasing substantially. ...

Description: In this blog, we highlight a recent article that does a great job showing the potential of micro 3D printing for medical devices (and conclude by mentioning a few other applications). ...

Description: Our very own Tim Finn, Design Engineer, shared his thoughts on medical extrusion as a contributor to the article Extrapolating Extrusion by Sam Brusco in the October 2018 issue of MPO (Medical Product ...

Description: Our very own Derek Wilkins, Regional Sales Manager of New England Tubing Technologies, recently contributed to the Medical Product Outsourcing (April 2020) article, Pathways to Care: Tubing ...

Description: Prostate cancer deposits exist within a hypoxic environment ...

Description: HIF-1 is the key transcription factor responsible for inducing PRKAR2B expression in prostate cancer ...

Description: Minimally invasive surgery refers to any surgical procedure that is performed through tiny incisions instead of a large opening in the body. Portescap's focus over the past few years has been to ...

Description: A brief look at how nanorobotics will be used in healthcare. ...

Description: The development of innovative, top-class technologies requires a partner with creative solutions who pushes the boundaries of what is technically feasible. Based on many years of experience and ...

Description: Adhesive Medical Wearable Devices need reliable materials to not only withstand use, but be gentle enough of the skin. ...

Description: How do you incorporate electronics and functionality into extremely thin medical wearable devices? ...

Description: In a typical hospital setting, patients often have numerous lines connected to them to deliver a variety of medicines, gases and nutrients, as well as suction and drainage lines. Many of those devices ...

Description: Researchers at Wake Forest School of Medicine say that they have identified a set of new genetic bio markers. These markers could potentially lead to new personalized treatments for lung cancer. ...

Description: As vaccines are rolled out in many countries, the hope for a new normality could soon be on the horizon. ...

Description: Applications of rugged tablets in healthcare include patient identification, electronic medical records, and hospital inventory management. ...

Description: The real and positive development of smart devices, specifically in the healthcare sector, where the development of smart and connected medical devices is proliferating. The vast majority of these ...

Description: It has been highlighted that Ebselen is able to block enzymes that the new COVID-19 needs to invade and replicate within healthy host cells. The drug is currently used to treat Bipolar Disorder and ...

Description: Two potential vaccines will take part in an adaptive Phase I/II human clinical study. Two candidates including VBI-2901, a trivalent pan-coronavirus candidate expresses the SARS-CoV-2 and MERS CoV ...

Description: The modern medical ventilator is a sophisticated device that is used to supply human lungs with life-sustaining, breathable air. These devices are employed during times of medical emergency, surgical ...

Description: The second amendment of IEC 60601-1 Edition 3:2005 is expected to be published in August and will include several changes and clarifications manufacturers need to be aware of to ensure products remain ...

Description: Manufacturers of a wide variety of medical products such as syringes, catheters, hearing aids, dialysis machines, medication patches, hydrogels, filters, test strips, etc. find UV curing of coatings, ...

Description: Two hundred kilometers north of Helsinki, in a storage facility carved into the Finnish bedrock, you can find a trove of goodwill and generosity. The Finnish Red Cross Logistics Centre in Tampere is ...

Description: Medical electronics is one of the strongest sectors in the market, with growth fueled by a variety of factors. ...

Description: While x-rays are a valuable diagnostic non-invasive tool with minimal risk to the patient, repeated long term exposure to x-rays can be harmful. Construction of hospitals and dental offices take steps ...

Description: Global health challenges like COVID-19 provide a new perspective on single-use systems. During such crises, single-use systems, which offer significantly reduced time to clinic and market, bring an ...

Description: The COVID-19 pandemic has put significant stresses on the global healthcare infrastructure, raising awareness on the need for adequate respiratory care equipment and placing significant demand on the ...

Description: Baker-Ruskinn used Accuride two-way travel slides to ensure smooth movement for the interlock tray. ...

Description: In response to the special treatment given for Class II ventilators in the US, we have posted a block diagram of a ventilator. ...

Description: Learn how HexArmor® and Boyd Corporation partnered together to quickly design and manufacture Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) like Face Shields and disposable goggles to protect healthcare ...

Description: Antimicrobial coatings and medical grade plastics can help reduce healthcare-associated infections including COVID-19, MRSA, Staphylococcus, E. Coli, and more. ...

Description: Learn about telehealth and how it is being used to fight COVID-19. ...

Description: Effective positive and negative pressure rooms are an important part of industrial climate control systems. In medical settings, these rooms prevent the spread of infectious contaminants and maintain ...

Description: In a variety of settings, nurses are becoming more likely to care for patients on mechanical ventilators. This is because patients on a mechanical ventilator have special needs that nurses must attend ...

Description: Mckenzie Vaughn Hospital - Toronto Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital will be Canada's first smart hospital, with integrated technology systems and medical devices. These critical care components will ...

Description: As often happens in the medical industry, innovative ideas, hatched in university research settings, spawn innovative companies, which create innovative products. A case in point: HemoSonics. The ...

Description: Developing parts for the medical device industry is a high-stakes process, and material choice is an important decision to make at the outset of the project. Five strong contenders include PEEK, PEI ...

Description: Human-Factors Engineering (HFE) is gaining increasing attention, especially in the context of medical device product development. As technologies evolve, therapies advance, and devices become more ...

Description: The Japanese principle of "poka-yoke", or passive mistake-proofing, is a key principle of product design in many industries. The goal is simply to remove product defects by preventing human errors on ...

Description: Supply chain breakdowns in product quality, delivery or availability are a major disruption in the medical device supply industry. In addition to adding time and cost to the device procurement ...

Description: The high stress of an emergency room or ICU creates an environment in which the probability of human error spikes dramatically, adding a layer of risk to an already-tense situation. Asking medical ...

Description: In July, we published a white paper on the progress of the new European Union Medical Device Regulation (MDR) and In Vitro Device Regulation (IVDR) and how the lack of Notified Bodies (NB) could ...

Description: Nuclear Medicine is a growing field with innovations in technology, diagnostic procedures and therapeutic purposes. Variety of workplaces including hospitals, universities and research facilities are ...

Description: Substantial advances in medical imaging technology are now taking place, both in software such as cloud computing tools and hardware such as medical imaging cable assemblies. Looking at future trends ...

Description: These days, medical technology is providing a level of care, support, and disease prevention not imagined even just a few years ago. The diagnoses of conditions such as strokes and even dementia now ...

Description: Current demographic changes are increasing the proportion of elderly people significantly. This presents a wide range of challenges for the healthcare system - challenges that can only be resolved by ...

Description: More and more elderly residents wish to uphold self-preservation and retain their dignity in spite of the inevitable physical challenges or handicaps life brings. This raises the number of ...

Description: Enhancing safety is often a mix of several initiatives and a broad focus is required to make healthcare applications that comply with standards and norms. At LINAK we give a high focus on specific ...

Description: CO-Link™ is a LINAK concept allowing you to double the number of channels in your actuator system, using the LINAK products already available. It will operate with twice the power, and even ...

Description: Over the last 20 years, LINAK has watched global trends and developments and used that knowledge to develop cutting edge components for healthcare equipment. With more patients in need of care there's ...

Description: Quality and Safety are key issues for LINAK. Application manufacturers have to be aware of the requirements for testing and certification of the final medical equipment. LINAK delivers certificates ...

Description: The fact that more and more people are becoming overweight places great demands on healthcare applications - they must be able to withstand more. New and stronger products are necessary to offer obese ...

Description: For many healthcare applications, such as operating tables, couches, beds, and X-ray equipment, a powerful actuator system is a way to achieve the efficiency required to ensure optimal treatment for ...

Description: As renewable energy and green agendas spread across the world, so does the need for energy - and cost-efficient battery solutions. Made from improved materials and having significantly longer service ...

Description: With more than 25 years of experience developing electrical actuator solutions, LINAK understands the importance of combining quality with safety, functionality and design. In order to meet the ...

Description: The development of LINAK hand controls for healthcare equipment is based on research and usability studies to ensure proper functionality, intuitive interfaces, ergonomic design and intended to ...

Description: Apart from being able to coordinate multiple actuators to form complex and precise movement patterns, LINAK's series of intelligent OpenBus control boxes include several safety-improving features: ...

Description: The Internet of Things (IoT) is a phenomenon that has been the focus of attention within various lines of business for quite some time. In healthcare it will change the way we approach the entire ...

Description: Quality parts make for an exceptional medical device. For many years, Smalley has been a trusted supplier to the medical industry. Our recent certification to ISO 13485 is another indicator of our ...

Description: We commonly associate the act of helping others with volunteering for a charity, donating funds, or simply lending a hand. But, positive social actions can take many forms and come from many different ...

Description: The manufacturing tools and fabrication techniques used to produce medical tubing have become extraordinarily exacting and complex. That complexity is driven by the many applications in which tubing ...

Description: Boeing has been in the news recently for two crashes involving the 737 MAX 8 aircraft: October 29, 2018 and March 10, 2019. Tragically, both crashes resulted in the combined loss of 346 lives. The 737 ...

Description: Many factors should be considered when choosing a medical foot control for your device. Design Engineers must know that the operation of a foot switch is often very critical to a procedure, so the ...

Description: When referencing the word "digital" as a characteristic of a foot control it simply means an on/off actuation. The digital on/off actuation of a foot pedal can be either a momentary actuation (step ...

Description: Some medical applications, such as the medical laser industry, require that the foot pedal have a guard-shroud that covers the pedal to help prevent inadvertent actuation. Most applications don't have ...

Description: An electronic foot control is a pedal consisting of electronics versus mechanical components such as gears, potentiometers, and snap switches. In the world of foot controls the use of electronics is ...