Sustainable medical devices

Redesigning Healthcare for a Sustainable Tomorrow

By Andrew Chang
Sustainable medical devices

The future of healthcare depends on cross-sector collaboration among regulatory, commercial, R&D, and business development teams. This integrated approach is crucial to avoiding siloed decisions that could hinder long-term progress. Sustainability must be embedded throughout the product life cycle—from design and manufacturing to distribution and use—ensuring products not only restore sight but also address pressing environmental and logistical challenges.

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future of healthcare delivery

Adopting a New Healthcare Culture: Technology-Driven Workflows

By Andrea Facini
future of healthcare delivery

Increasing patient demand, barriers to access, and elevated costs are pushing healthcare providers to reconsider traditional clinical and operational workflows to meet growing challenges and improve patient outcomes. Artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and digital therapeutic solutions are streamlining processes and expanding the possibilities for reimagining care delivery. As these technologies converge, the shift from complex high-cost interventions toward lighter more adaptive care models creates opportunity to better meet the needs of diverse patient populations.

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Kidney Preservation

Preserving Native Kidney Function: The Ultimate Goal in Kidney Care

By John Erbey
Kidney Preservation

The human kidney is a masterclass in biological engineering. Responsible for filtering approximately 50 gallons of blood daily, this vital organ performs more than waste removal. Through processes like selective reabsorption, it carefully maintains balance in the body, regulating essential nutrients, water, and electrolytes. This unparalleled functionality cannot be replicated by available technology.

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FHIR

HL7 FHIR: A global passport for medicines information

By Lisa Nussbaumer
FHIR

FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) is an open standard designed to streamline data sharing within national healthcare systems and across systems in different countries. Its introduction aims to bring more consistency to patient care, ensuring that no matter where healthcare professionals (HCPs) are located, they can access the same up-to-date information on medications and their patients.

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