By Levi Loesch, Product and Materials Engineer, Product and Materials Division, DDL, Inc.
Contributed Blogs
Japanese elder care market: 4 key medical device segments
By Ames Gross, President, Pacific Bridge Medical
Q&A on the Chinese cancer market
With Asia Medical Market Expert Ames Gross, Pacific Bridge Medical
Q1. Is cancer a big issue in China?
A. Cancer is the #1 cause of death in China. More than 3.5 million Chinese develop cancer every year – and cancer causes more than 2.5 million deaths annually. According to the WHO, China accounts for half of global stomach, esophageal and liver cancer cases. And, these numbers are skyrocketing every year.
Q&A on Japan’s mixed medical treatment reforms
With Asia Medical Market Expert Ames Gross, Pacific Bridge Medical
Healthcare on the Potomac
by Mike Mitsock
mHealth: Finding value in medical device mobility
By Eric Claude, MPR Product Development
Mobile health-related devices and telehealth services are exploding. VC financing of digital health companies is way up; estimates are that it’s now twice the flow of what’s going into traditional device firms.
Making the business case for connectivity: mHealth, wearables and unlocking data
By Jeff Champagne, MPR Product Development
From Star Trek to Minority Report, technology predictions have often led to advances in technology.
However, in order for this new technology to move from the celluloid screen to our homes and everyday lives there needs to be a catalyst. In the case of wearable devices for health monitoring and medical applications, that catalyst is the growing cost of healthcare. This pain point for the economy is driving a collision between medical device and technology companies.
Op-Ed: How to survive the Zimmer/Biomet merger
Putting the OS in hospital: How embedded Android is changing healthcare
By Hughes Systique
The healthcare industry is a tough nut to crack when it comes to innovation. Sure new medical developments and discoveries are happening almost every day, and there’s a constant push for more understanding, better tools, and faster results. But the reality is that there’s a lot of red tape when anything new comes on the scene – especially when it comes to technology.
What medical device companies should consider before outsourcing to an FDA registered contract manufacturer
By Rod Cain RBC Medical Innovations
So you are thinking about outsourcing the production of your medical device to an FDA registered contract manufacturer?
To help you with this significant business decision we have provided a general list of considerations as a means of assisting your efforts in identifying the appropriate opportunities that may be able to leverage the strengths of outsourcing and ensure you choose the right partner who can support your business objectives.
How Could a Medical Device Contract Manufacturer Contribute?