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  • Patient undergoing optical eye imaging exam using a slit lamp style diagnostic device for detailed corneal and anterior eye analysis.

    Recent Advances in Biophotonics

    I was recently looking through the OPTICA trade journal Optics and Photonics News – specifically its summary of “Optics in 2025.” A few highlights were of particular interest to me in terms of their potential applicability to future medical devices.

  • Thumbnail with the words “Designing Out Bias” above an ECG waveform and a gloved hand holding a surgical instrument, highlighting bias in medical device design.

    Sex and Gender Bias in Medical Devices

    Ariana Wilson and Mark Drlik explore how bias can enter the development process and why engineers and manufacturers must actively work to prevent it.

  • Healthcare worker disposing hazardous medical waste into a biohazard container in a hospital setting

    Wasted Potential: The Reality of Medical Waste by the Numbers

    Did you know that 5-8% of total national carbon footprints come from the healthcare sector? Much of this (around 80%) is general waste – such as from office work – and the rest (~20%) requires special handling due to its dangerous nature.

  • Artificial intelligence ECG waveform with neural network overlay illustrating AI arrhythmia detection model

    ECGNet – An example application of Machine Learning for Heart Rhythm Diagnostics

    Electrocardiography (ECG) remains the gold standard for non-invasive cardiac assessment, providing a vital window into the heart’s electrical health. By recording electrical impulses through surface electrodes, clinicians can identify life-critical conditions such as arrhythmias, myocardial infarctions, and conduction abnormalities.

  • Fingertip pulse oximeter measuring SpO2 and heart rate using optical detection in a wearable medical device.

    Optical Detection in Wearable Devices

    Wearable medical and wellness devices are increasingly commonplace in the healthcare field. For example, devices such as smartwatches incorporate sensors to provide continuous health tracking data to their users.

  • Bacterial endotoxin testing concept showing syringe and horseshoe crab representing LAL test for medical device safety

    Bacterial Endotoxin Testing Explained

    Bacterial endotoxin testing plays a critical role in medical device safety. In this Bio Break episode, Nick and Nigel take a surprising path from aliens and crabs to one of the most important quality checks in MedTech.

  • Thumbnail showing a cartoon sandwich icon with the text “Sandwich ELISA?” and a red arrow pointing to the sandwich.

    Sandwich ELISA Assay Explained

    The sandwich ELISA assay is one of the most common ELISA formats used in diagnostics. Nick and Nigel walk through the method step by step using simple visuals and plain language.

  • AI-enabled medical device software interface illustrating FDA PCCP guidance for controlled algorithm updates

    Understanding the FDA’s New PCCP Guidance for AI-Enabled Medical Device Software

    This article outlines the core elements of the PCCP framework, the types of modifications it applies to, and how the FDA expects manufacturers to use it in practice.

  • Indirect ELISA explained with antibody model showing enzyme linked immunoassay detection

    Indirect ELISA Assay Explained

    Nick and Nigel walk through how indirect ELISA works, why it uses two antibodies instead of one, and when this approach makes the most sense in real diagnostic workflows.