Your Future Medications Could Be Personalized on a 3D Printer
NIST researcher Thomas P. Forbes is working to ensure 3D drug printers work as designed. Credit: R. Eskalis/NIST
NIST researcher Thomas P. Forbes is working to ensure 3D drug printers work as designed. Credit: R. Eskalis/NIST
The wording is different, sure, but the goal of this record-keeping is the same. Photo by Chang Duong on Unsplash
If you’re a medtech professional who’s been working with the quality system regulation (QSR) in the United States, then you’re probably familiar with the three terms the U.S.
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As years roll on, I’m noticing more parts of me breaking down: Teeth, eyes, knees, cardiovascular, stomach—the list keeps getting longer, as does the list of docs I see.
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Health connects each one of us to one another. No matter where we are in the world, who we are, or what we do, the state of our health is a key determinant in our quality of life. Simply put, it’s our most valuable asset.
Alix Rodowa in the lab figuring out how to accurately measure PFAS in drinking water. Credit: R. Wilson/NIST
They’re called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, a group of thousands of compounds that contain a chemical bond between fluorine and carbon.
A predictive work system would alert technicians that the helium level in an MRI is approaching a critical level, allowing them to take preventive actions and schedule planned downtime.
The PMA process is lengthy and requires extensive scientific review of your device and the clinical evidence regarding its safety and effectiveness. Photo by César Badilla Miranda on Unsplash.
In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is the federal agency tasked with regulating the medical device market and ensuring the safety and effectiveness of all devices for patients.
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In the dynamic landscape of the life sciences industry, ensuring compliance with good manufacturing practices (GMP) is imperative to guarantee the safety, efficacy, and quality of pharmaceutical products.
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In the healthcare sector, precision isn’t just a requirement. It’s a necessity where the margins for error are perilously thin, and the consequences of inaccuracy can be grave.
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