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  • A close-up of a person's skin with a smart bandage applied. The bandage contains an embedded green-glowing electronic circuit, resembling a microchip, suggesting advanced medical monitoring or theranostic technology.

    Is there a Theranostic wound dressings market?

    With the recent developments and seemingly ubiquitous nature of real time glucose monitoring and availability of smart wearable tech, the development of a theranostic band-aid seems inevitable. But how practical would this be? Is there a Theranostic wound dressings market?

  • Illustration of a house with a green checkmark beside a hospital with a red X. Text above reads "Prevent the Hospital?" in bold black and purple lettering, highlighting the concept of avoiding hospitalization through preventative healthcare.

    Bio Break: Preventive Medical Devices

    In this episode of Bio Break, Nick Allan and Joris van der Heijden explore a critical but often overlooked topic in healthcare innovation: prevention. While most conversations about medical devices revolve around treatment, the duo shifts the focus to technologies that help people avoid hospitalization altogether. Preventive medical devices and diagnostic tools are quietly transforming healthcare by catching diseases earlier and reducing the need for invasive procedures.

  • Thumbnail image with the text 'Targeted Brain Drug Delivery – CED!' in black and purple font. On the right side, there is a medical illustration of a brain in profile with a needle inserted, representing Convection-Enhanced Delivery (CED).

    Convection-Enhanced Delivery: Infusing Precision into Neurosurgery

    What if the next leap in brain therapy didn't require open surgery? We explore how convection-enhanced delivery (CED) is changing the way clinicians administer therapeutic agents to the brain. Join us as we look inside this advanced technique—and the high-precision tools that make it possible.

  • Two men sit at a table discussing glucose monitors, with the text "How Glucose Monitors Really Work" overlaid on the image. One man gestures while speaking, and both have coffee mugs labeled with their names. The background features a whiteboard with blurred writing.

    Bio Break: Understanding Continuous Glucose Monitors

    Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) are revolutionizing how people track blood sugar levels in real time. But how do they work, and where exactly do they measure glucose? Nick and Joris explore the science behind CGMs, explaining the difference between blood glucose monitoring and interstitial fluid measurement.

  • Two professionals wearing festive holiday hats and plaid shirts sit in a snowy winter-themed setting. The text overlay reads "Santa's Health: A Medical Device Makeover," highlighting a playful discussion on medical innovations and healthcare improvements.

    Bio Break: Helping Santa with Medical Innovations

    In this festive episode of Bio Break, Joris and Nick bring a holiday twist to medical device innovation by discussing how modern technology could improve Santa’s health. Using a lighthearted analogy, they explore the challenges of managing conditions like diabetes and how advancements in drug delivery devices, such as Ozempic injection systems, could make a difference.

  • Two professionals in a laboratory setting discuss health monitoring innovations. The text overlay reads "Continuous Health Monitoring," emphasizing advancements in wearable devices and real-time data tracking for improved healthcare outcomes.

    Bio Break: The Power of Continuous Analyte Monitoring

    In this episode of Bio Break, StarFish Medical experts Joris and Nick dive into the transformative concept of Continuous Analyte Monitoring (CxM) and its growing role in wearable medical devices. They discuss the value of tracking metabolic markers over time, as opposed to relying on static time-point measurements, and how this approach enhances precision in both diagnostics and treatment.

  • Aerosol Drug Delivery Systems graphic

    Developing Optimized Aerosol Drug Delivery Systems

    Aerosol Drug Delivery Systems, including Aerosol-based pulmonary-delivered drug devices, offer significant value by enabling targeted drug delivery directly to the respiratory system.

  • Examples of different cross-section views of a human brain from an MRI that can guide treatments

    Choosing a Drug Delivery System Imaging Technology

    Drug Delivery System Imaging Technology options include MRI, CT, and Ultrasound. This article highlights advantages and disadvantages for each technology in guiding drug delivery.

  • A man wearing a blood glucose monitoring system on his upper arm sits at a table looking at his smartphone. Bold white text on the image reads, "This changes healthcare forever." A red arrow points to the CGM device, with an inset close-up image of the Dexcom-branded sensor.

    Bio Break: Over-the-Counter Blood Glucose Monitoring Systems

    In this episode of Bio Break, StarFish Medical experts Joris and Nick explore the groundbreaking FDA clearance of the first over-the-counter continuous blood glucose monitoring system. This exciting development marks a significant milestone in the world of diagnostics and opens new possibilities for patient-centered healthcare.