Powered personal mobility equipment are utilized by people with disabilities and the geriatric population around the world. These equipment help people to access various sections of infrastructure with ease. The equipment used for mobility primarily include powered wheelchairs, powered scooters and stair lifts. These…
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Global dermal fillers facial aesthetics market is growing exponentially among the consumers owing to favorable factors such as lack of down time, quick procedure time and long lasting results. The adoption of these non-surgical treatments tend to be cost-effective in nature compared to surgery.…
Rising prevalence of cancer among the cats and dogs is expected to propel the overall industry growth. The Veterinary Cancer Society reported that cancer is the leading cause of death for 47.5% of the dogs who are aged over ten and 32% of the…
Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) is the treatment of arrhythmias, which are heart rhythm disorders. Arrhythmias cause dizzy spells, blackouts, palpitations and sudden cardiac arrest in patients. Cardiac Rhythm Management usually involves implanting of electronic devices such as defibrillators and…
Human Primary cells are isolated from human tissues via enzymatic or mechanical method. These cells provide infrangible and usual experimental outcomes, as they are physiologically normal. Normal primary cells preserve almost all native cellular functions in vitro, such as morphology, growth characteristics, cellular makers,…
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Drug Eluting Stents (DES) are implantable devices prominently used for the treatment of blocked arteries and blood vessels. It is an interventional method that delivers the drug by a controlled release through a biostable polymer. Components of drug eluting stents comprise a metallic stent…
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Venous thromboembolism (VT) is a blood clot that originates in veins and is majorly categorized into deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), which is more likely to block the flow of blood. It is a common condition among general population and…
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The primary purpose of an anesthesia machine and system is to deliver an inhaled (gas) that is anesthetic, to animals, in order to keep them insensible throughout the surgery or treatment. It is necessary to induce sleep and prevent discomfort to animals during potentially painful…
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The use of laser applications in medical treatments are based on the interaction of a specific bandwidth of radiation with the biological tissues of a human body. The goal of the therapeutic application of laser radiation is to stimulate controlled, and specific improvement in the…
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A laboratory information management system (LIMS) is a software that helps in collecting, processing, organizing and managing laboratory data, and tracking & managing the information associated with samples, tests, and results. It provides streamlined control over project data that are complex enough to require constant…
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The healthcare supply chain is complex and requires efficient management of activities right from sourcing, manufacturing and transportation to warehousing and distribution. Supply chain management software, in healthcare industry, is helping the market players and other stakeholders involved in the value chain, to optimize their…
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3D printing has starting to gain popularity in the healthcare market after being approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 2015. Some selective manufacturing techniques such as stereolithography, laser sintering, inkjet printing, binder deposition, extrusion-based printing, and fused deposition would gradually gain adoption with…
A personal emergency response system (PERS) is a signaling device that summons help during an emergency. Although PERS vary in specifications, the most common configuration has three main components, an electronic hardware in the home that allows the client to request assistance, a centralized…
Intellectual property rights have various forms in medical industry wherein patents are considered as one of the important form. Intellectual property is the property which is intangible i.e. which don’t have any physical form. Patents in this industry gives competitive advantage owing to monopoly…
Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is a common chronic inflammatory rheumatic disease, which are seen in young adults, often in their late teens or early twenties. It can cause pain in lower back and neck. Over the time, AS can cause spine to become curved and…
Skin is the largest organ in the human body and is made up of two main layers, the upper one known as epidermis and the lower one known as dermis. It is in direct contact with the outside world and this makes it most…
Somatostatin Receptor Type 4, encoded as SSTR4 in humans, is a gene on chromosome 20p11.2 that encodes a G protein-coupled somatostatin receptor for somatostatin-14. SSTR4 is specifically expressed in pituitary and pancreas in addition to the brain. It is responsible for mediating antiproliferative action…
Telehealth virtual visits are an emerging service offered by healthcare organizations that utilizes audiovisual technologies. It is used for non-emergency situations where physically visiting the medical facility is not obligatory for the patient. Virtual visits significantly save time and travel expenses for the patient.…
Bioreactor is a manufactured device in a shape of vessel in which a chemical process is carried out, where biochemical products are formed from human waste, organic waste, plant cells, and many others. These bioreactors are commonly cylindrical, ranging in different size starting from liters…
There can be different security issues with the medical devices such as ethical, technological and privacy. The internet of things with various technologies can be used in distinctive applications. However, these technologies also have some security issues, which need to be addressed based on…
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging is a technique used in radiology to produce body images for diagnostic purposes and treatment. The MRI scanner is a tube surrounded by a giant circular magnet with a movable bed in the center. The magnet creates a strong magnetic…
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Companion diagnostics (CDx) are in vitro devices, assays or imaging tools which are used in combination with cancer biomarkers that provide critical information regarding patients’ condition and efficiency of the treatment. This enables healthcare professionals to determine if the benefits of the treatments…
The inferior vena cava (IVC) is the largest vein, that carries blood from the lower part of the body to the heart for purification. But sometimes along with blood, the vein also carries large blood clots to the heart which may further lead to…
Wound management products are generally as categorized as traditional and advanced. Advanced wound care products are very important in the treatment of the diabetic ulcers. Standard treatment for this includes infection control, local ulcer care and education on foot cares. The advanced wound care…
The healthcare industry is one of the biggest producers of data. Data related to a patient’s ailment, medicines, allergies, blood group, medical history are of utmost important to doctors. But as the number of patients visiting a hospital is unlimited, a large quantity of…
Cryotherapy is the therapy which involves use of low temperature. Cryotherapy has been used to reduce fever, provide pain relief, prevent or reduce edema, control bleeding and slow the damage of thermal burns. Cryotherapy can also be used in the treatment of various skin…
Synthetic casting tapes made up of knitted fiberglass and polyester fabric impregnated with polyurethane resin. The tapes are majorly used in the application of common orthopedic casts, in prosthetics casts and orthotic devices. On exposure to water, moisture or humidity, the tape becomes rigid…
Cell culture media generally comprises of an appropriate source of energy and compounds which regulate the cell cycle. A typical culture medium is composed of amino acids, vitamins, inorganic salts, glucose, and serum as a source of growth factors, hormones, and attachment factors. In…
Cough is a very common symptom in humans and is an important defensive and protective act whose action secures the removal of mucus, noxious substances and mucus from throat. According to the National Medical Survey, cough was most common complaint in the U.S. for…
Nutritional support is considered as a vital component in medical care. Enteral nutrition (EN) is provision of nutrients via the gastrointestinal (GI) tract through a feeding tube, catheter or stoma. It is the preferred route for the provision of nutrition for patients who cannot…
The ventilator (also known as a respirator) is a pneumatic and electronics system designed to monitor, assist, or control pulmonary ventilation, and respiration intermittently or continuously. Mechanical ventilation is designed to maintain an adequate exchange of gases, even through diminished breathing rates and reduced myocardial…
The pharmaceutical industry is engaged in the research, development, manufacture and distribution of drugs for human or veterinary use. Drug therapy is an integral part of every aspect of healthcare. New drugs have an enormous positive influence on global health, economic productivity by saving…
Nuclear medicines are radioactive materials called radiotracers that are injected into the bloodstream, inhaled or swallowed. It is used in diagnosis of various diseases. The radiotracer travels through the area to be examined and the energy released from these radiotracers in the form of…
In vitro diagnostics are tests conducted to determine infections, diseases or conditions. These tests are performed in laboratory, at professional health settings or are used by consumers at home. In-vitro diagnostics medical devices are accessories used for the examination of specimens derived from the…
Plasma spray is a process used for coating surfaces with high quality molten or heat softened materials. This process provides electric insulation and resistance against wear, abrasion, chemical reactions, heat and corrosion. Plasma spray coatings find applications in various industries such as aerospace, medical,…
3D printing is a type of additive manufacturing. Therapeutic gadgets built by using 3D printing technology gauges the ideal match of patient's anatomy. 3D printing medical devices have complex inner structures and its flexible nature enables the medical device designers to roll out improvements,…
Prenatal diagnostics is used for testing the fetus before birth to determine certain hereditary disorders, for instance, Down's syndrome, hereditary sicknesses, chromosome abnormalities, neural tube defects, and other conditions. If high-risk is identified with the birth of a child, it can be assisted by…
Sports medicine & rehabilitation is a central part of the healthcare industry. Sport rehabilitation focuses on understanding, preventing and treating sports and exercise-related injuries and musculoskeletal conditions. This branch of medicine holds equipment, medication, and training regimen which is proposed to impart the maximum…
Oncology is a study of Cancer. The illness is described by irregular cell multiplication, which is trailed by local tissue invasion. At an advanced stage of the disease, the cancer cells migrate to different parts of the body. Cancer is a hereditarily determined illness,…
The nasogastric tube or the NGT is passed by means of the nose and down through the nasopharynx and throat into the stomach. It is an adaptable tube made of elastic or plastic, and it has bidirectional potential. The insertion of an orogastric tube,…
There are various drugs that dentist may recommend, depending on patient’s condition. Some medications are recommended to fight certain oral diseases, to prevent or treat infections, or to control pain and relieve anxiety. These variety of drugs include antibiotics, anti-inflammatory, pain killers, anesthetics, fluoride,…
Dental burs are used for cutting hard tissues - tooth or bone; and are made of steel, tungsten carbide, stainless steel, and diamond grit. There can be a wide range of dental burs in any dental inventory. However, for basic veterinary use, only a…
An intraocular lens is an implantation that is made inside the eye of the patient, which is an artificial lens. The lens is a minute artificial lens used to replace the eye’s natural lens that is removed during the cataract surgery, this lens is…