AI ‘Co-Pilot’ Can Reduce Prescription Errors That Put Patients at Risk
Take two aspirin and call me in the morning: If only prescribing medications were as simple as that.
Wearable, Implantable, and Ingestible Medical Devices
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NIST researcher Kamran Sayrafian developed a computational model of the lungs with different levels of excess fluid. The long-term goal is to develop a device that could alert the patient or medical provider when it detects pulmonary edema in the user’s lungs.
A few years ago, I heard on the news that many people were being hospitalized with a condition of excess fluid in the lungs, called pulmonary edema.
University of Perugia Validates New Dental 3D-Printing Materials
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A student at the University of Perugia 3D scanning an implant with Artec Micro II.
The dental industry is seeing a surge in 3D printing, with the technology enabling a growing number of dentists to rapidly create custom implants in clinics around the world.
Marked for Life
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Lasers enable safe, scratch-resistant marking that’s more durable than ever.
In medical technology, safety is paramount. Every step in the manufacturing process must meet the highest standards, from patient protection to regulatory compliance.
New NIST Reference Strengthens Quality Control for Biological Drugs
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A team of NIST researchers, including Srivalli Telikepalli (shown here), developed a standard reference material that will help biopharmaceutical companies better detect these particles in their drug products.
A rapidly growing category of drugs called protein-based biotherapeutics can be used to treat cancers and genetic and autoimmune disorders.
Pharmaceutical Serialization
Pharmaceutical serialization practices are on the rise and have progressively become a worldwide standard as a result of stringent regulations in various of markets, including the United States, European Union, China, and Argentina.
Measure Twice, Cut Once
My grandfather was a carpenter, so growing up I often heard the adage, “Be sure to measure twice so you only have to cut once.” The saying is also attributed to tailors—you have to make sure your measurements are correct before you cut the fabric.
Safety Management Control in Healthcare Environments
Although patient safety is paramount in healthcare settings, about 1 in 10 patients is harmed in healthcare, and more than 3 million deaths occur due to unsaf
Carrying Out a Supplier Audit
Good supplier management is one of the most important methods of building a safe and effective medical device.
Electronic Health Records Explained
The digital revolution has transformed healthcare along with virtually every other industry.