Download or read book New Medical Devices written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1988-01-01 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the past 50 years the development of a wide range of medical devices has improved the quality of people's lives and revolutionized the prevention and treatment of disease, but it also has contributed to the high cost of health care. Issues that shape the invention of new medical devices and affect their introduction and use are explored in this volume. The authors examine the role of federal support, the decision-making process behind private funding, the need for reforms in regulation and product liability, the effects of the medical payment system, and other critical topics relevant to the development of new devices.
Download or read book Innovation and Invention in Medical Devices written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2001-10-31 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The objective of the workshop that is the subject of this summary report was to present the challenges and opportunities for medical devices as perceived by the key stakeholders in the field. The agenda, and hence the summaries of the presentations that were made in the workshop and which are presented in this summary report, was organized to first examine the nature of innovation in the field and the social and economic infrastructure that supports such innovation. The next objective was to identify and discuss the greatest unmet clinical needs, with a futuristic view of technologies that might meet those needs. And finally, consideration was given to the barriers to the application of new technologies to meet clinical needs.
Download or read book The Inventor s Guide for Medical Technology written by Patrick Kullmann and published by Two Harbors Press. This book was released on 2012 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Inventor's Guide for Medical Technology: From Your Napkin to the Market--What Innovators Need to Know" offers a series of clearly defined steps, guiding inventors in the process of taking their idea "from concept to market." In chapters such as "The Invention," "Research and Development," "Manufacturing," “Finance and Accounting,” “Launching in the U.S.” and “The Exit,” Paul Kullmann discusses trademarks and patents, clinical trial designs, funding, choosing the right team, and so much more. Each chapter ends with a tidbit of personal advice, based on Kullmann's insight and indisputably expert knowledge. With Kullmann's guidance, inventors and entrepreneurs alike can sidestep the pitfalls and increase their probability of success. See the free tool library information available inside the book. With his over twenty-eight years in the medical technology field and a long history as an entrepreneur, speaker, educator, and angel investor, Patrick Kullmann is the voice of experience.
Download or read book Inventors of Health and Medical Technology written by Heather S. Morrison and published by Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2015-07-15 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ever year, new technologies advance and improve societies. Some of the most influential inventions have occurred in the health and medical field. This book explores important inventors and the inventions that have influenced the medical industry, such as the smallpox vaccine, CT scanners, and DNA cloning.
Download or read book Medical Inventions written by Jill Bryant and published by Inventions that Shaped the Modern World. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Innovations in the medical field save countless lives daily. In this fascinating title, a timeline of breakthrough medical inventions is explored through dynamic photographs and interesting fact boxes. Fleming's advances with penicillin and the invention of the X-ray machine are some of the featured inventions that keep us in "the best of health!"
Download or read book Promoting Access to Medical Technologies and Innovation Intersections between Public Health Intellectual Property and Trade written by World Intellectual Property Organization and published by WIPO. This book was released on 2013 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study has emerged from an ongoing program of trilateral cooperation between WHO, WTO and WIPO. It responds to an increasing demand, particularly in developing countries, for strengthened capacity for informed policy-making in areas of intersection between health, trade and IP, focusing on access to and innovation of medicines and other medical technologies.
Download or read book Intellectual Property and Health Technologies written by Joanna T. Brougher and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-11-08 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Intellectual Property and Health Technologies Balancing Innovation and the Public's Health Joanna T. Brougher, Esq., MPH At first glance, ownership of intellectual property seems straightforward: the control over an invention or idea. But with the recent explosion of new scientific discoveries poised to transform public health and healthcare systems, costly and lengthy patent disputes threaten both to undermine the attempts to develop new medical technologies and to keep potentially life-saving treatments from patients who need them. Intellectual Property and Health Technologies grounds readers in patent law and explores how scientific research and enterprise are evolving in response. Geared specifically to the medical disciplines, it differentiates among forms of legal protection for inventors such as copyrights and patents, explains their limits, and argues for balance between competing forces of exclusivity and availability. Chapters delve into the major legal controversies concerning medical and biotechnologies in terms of pricing, markets, and especially the tension between innovation and access, including: The patent-eligibility of genes The patent-eligibility of medical process patents The rights and roles of universities and inventors The balancing of access, innovation, and profit in drug development The tension between biologics, small-molecule drugs, and their generic counterparts International patent law and access to medicine in the developing world As these issues continue to shape and define the debate, Intellectual Property and Health Technologies enables professionals and graduate students in public health, health policy, healthcare administration, and medicine to understand patent law and how it affects the development of medical technology and the delivery of medicine.
Download or read book New Medical Devices written by K. B. Ekelman and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As in other areas of technological advance, the benefits of new medical devices are not without cost and raise many issues for study. We know that certain medical devices, such as the computed tomographic scanner, have reduced the net cost of treating som diseases. But how are other new technologies related to the rising cost of health care, and how can we ensure the most cost-effective use of new equipment? How can we promote innovation in medical technologies when the trends in the judical application of tort law have made industries hesitant to develop products for which profits may be modest and liabilities severe? The symposium considered topics in three general areas, which make up the three major devisions of this volume. These topics are 1) innovation and use of new medical devices; 2) current trends in federal and private support of technological innovation, medical device regulation, product liability, and health care reimbursement; and 3) several perspectives on how these trends interact to influence the availability and appropriate use of new medical devices.
Download or read book The Physician Inventor written by Peter D Sleman and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-04 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Physician Inventor is a practical roadmap for doctors, nurses, engineers, startups and others looking to protect their medical devices and methods. The purpose of this book is to equip you to make decisions. Caselaw and footnotes are intentionally kept to a minimum, focusing instead on functional knowledge, sensible advice, and useful anecdotes and examples. The nuances of medical devices are explored based on patent attorney Peter D. Sleman's years of experience with device manufacturers. This book will teach you how to: * Understand the various forms of intellectual property * Conduct a patent search to ensure that your invention is viable * Save thousands of dollars by hiring the right patent attorney * Utilize advanced prosecution techniques to minimize waste * Build an international strategy * Approach business partners with confidence and prudence
Download or read book Science and Technology in Medicine written by Andras Gedeon and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-02-16 with total page 562 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The history and evolution of the fields of science and medicine are symbiotically linked and thus are mutually dependent. Discoveries in one domain have allowed for progress in the other, and it is nearly impossible to study one area in isolation. The influence of science and technologic discoveries on medicine has profoundly impacted the way physicians practice and has resulted in an extended life expectancy and quality of life that our ancestors never dreamed possible. Science and Technology in Medicine is a collection of 99 essays based on landmark publications that have appeared in the medical literature over the past 500 years. Each essay includes a summary of the article or chapter; text and images reproduced directly from the original source; a short biography of the author(s); and a discussion about the significance of the discovery and its subsequent influence on later developments. Original material by the likes of Dürer, Bernoulli, Doppler, Pasteur, Trendelenburg, Curie and Röntgen offers readers a rare glimpse at publications housed in archives around the world, beautifully reproduced in one fascinating volume.
Download or read book The Changing Economics of Medical Technology written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1991-02-01 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Americans praise medical technology for saving lives and improving health. Yet, new technology is often cited as a key factor in skyrocketing medical costs. This volume, second in the Medical Innovation at the Crossroads series, examines how economic incentives for innovation are changing and what that means for the future of health care. Up-to-date with a wide variety of examples and case studies, this book explores how payment, patent, and regulatory policiesâ€"as well as the involvement of numerous government agenciesâ€"affect the introduction and use of new pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and surgical procedures. The volume also includes detailed comparisons of policies and patterns of technological innovation in Western Europe and Japan. This fact-filled and practical book will be of interest to economists, policymakers, health administrators, health care practitioners, and the concerned public.
Download or read book Inventing Medical Devices written by Dr. Jagdish Chaturvedi and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2016-10-14 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book comprehensively captures the essence of inventing medical devices through anecdotes, case studies and real life examples. A recommended must read for any aspiring entrepreneur who wishes to invent new medical devices in India." - Dr. Balram Bhargava,Padmashri, Professor of Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Sciences Centre, Executive Director, Stanford India Biodesign Centre, School of International Biodesign (SIB), All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. "A timely resource- This is a remarkably readable and useful primer on medical device innovation in India, written by one of the emerging leaders in the field. The realistic perspective and practical suggestions in this book have arrived just in time for a health technology ecosystem that is in a substantial stage of growth." - Dr. Paul Yock, Founder and Director, Stanford Biodesign "Despite the stated focus as a book for doctors looking to engage with the MedTech ecosystem in India, this book has several teachings for engineers, product designers, business strategists, marketing folks and investors as well." - The Hans India In this book, the author shares his experiences, anecdotes, insights and failures while inventing medical devices in India over the last six years. The idea is to give entrepreneurs (clinicians, engineers, designers, business professionals) a realistic expectation of the time, money, co-ordination and teamwork required to develop a medical device in India. This book includes case studies, anecdotes, caricatures and a special “how I do it” section at the end of the book that gives step-by-step guidelines on how to identify a need, make clinical observations, create need statements, perform needs filtering, develop criteria, conceptualize a solution and take it to a proof of concept. This book is recommended for all Indian healthcare professionals, engineers and product designers who seek to solve unmet clinical challenges with new medical devices, but are unsure of how to go about taking their idea from the concept stage to an actual product. This book illustrates ways for engineers and designers to formally engage with doctors, and gives a comprehensive perspective of the path from ideation to commercialization.
Download or read book Places of Invention written by Arthur P. Molella and published by Smithsonian Institution. This book was released on 2015-06-30 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The companion book to an upcoming museum exhibition of the same name, Places of Invention seeks to answer timely questions about the nature of invention and innovation: What is it about some places that sparks invention and innovation? Is it simply being at the right place at the right time, or is it more than that? How does “place”—whether physical, social, or cultural—support, constrain, and shape innovation? Why does invention flourish in one spot but struggle in another, even very similar location? In short: Why there? Why then? Places of Invention frames current and historic conversation on the relationship between place and creativity, citing extensive scholarship in the area and two decades of investigation and study from the National Museum of American History’s Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation. The book is built around six place case studies: Hartford, CT, late 1800s; Hollywood, CA, 1930s; Medical Alley, MN, 1950s; Bronx, NY,1970s; Silicon Valley, CA, 1970s–1980s; and Fort Collins, CO, 2010s. Interspersed with these case studies are dispatches from three “learning labs” detailing Smithsonian Affiliate museums’ work using Places of Invention as a model for documenting local invention and innovation. Written by exhibition curators, each part of the book focuses on the central thesis that invention is everywhere and fueled by unique combinations of creative people, ready resources, and inspiring surroundings. Like the locations it explores, Places of Invention shows how the history of invention can be a transformative lens for understanding local history and cultivating creativity on scales of place ranging from the personal to the national and beyond.
Download or read book Devices and Designs written by C. Timmermann and published by Springer. This book was released on 2006-10-31 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this volume, leading scholars in the history and sociology of medicine focus their attention on the material cultures of health care. They analyze how technology has become so central to medicine over the last two centuries and how we are coping with the consequences.
Download or read book Medical Innovation written by Kevin E. Behrns and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2018-05-24 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Medical Innovation: Concept to Commercialization is a practical, step-by-step approach on how to move a novel concept through development to realize a commercially successful product. Real-world experience cases and knowledgeable contributors provide lessons that cover the practices of diverse organizations and multiple products. This important reference will help improve success and avoid innovation failure for translational researchers, entrepreneurs, medical school educators, biomedical engineering students and faculty, and aspiring physicians. Provides multiple considerations and comprehensive lessons from varied organizations, researchers and products Designed to help address topics that improve success and avoid the high cost of innovation failure Recommends the practical steps needed to move a novel, non-developed concept into a tangible, realistic and commercially successful product
Download or read book The Evolution of Medical Technology written by HILLARY. DODGE and published by Encyclopaedia Britannica. This book was released on 2018-07-01 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Modern medicine was no accident, except when it was. The history of medical innovation, which spans centuries, is filled with killer diseases, scientific inquiry, accidental discoveries, and brilliant machines. Readers will embark on a journey across time from Ancient Egypt to the twenty-first century, and learn about the creative mistakes and ingenious solutions physicians, scientists, and regular people devised to explore and heal the human body. As we prepare for the Next Generation Science Standards to enter our schools, curious minds will enjoy delving into the history of medical innovation.
Download or read book You Bet Your Life written by Paul A. Offit and published by . This book was released on 2024-05-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From one of America's top physicians, a "riveting," "fascinating," and "timely" (Nature) history of risk in medicine Every medical decision--whether to have chemotherapy, an X-ray, or surgery--is a risk, no matter which way you choose. In You Bet Your Life, physician Paul A. Offit argues that, from the first blood transfusions four hundred years ago to the hunt for a COVID-19 vaccine, risk has been essential to the discovery of new treatments. More importantly, understanding the risks is crucial to whether, as a society or as individuals, we accept them. Told in Offit's vigorous and rigorous style, You Bet Your Life is an entertaining history of medicine. But it also lays bare the tortured relationships between intellectual breakthroughs, political realities, and human foibles. As we have learned from the COVID pandemic--the debates over lockdowns, masks, and vaccines--it's all too easy to get everything wrong. Updated with a new introduction, You Bet Your Life is an essential read for getting the future a bit more right.
