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  • Two people seated at a table holding handheld medical device prototypes, with text overlay reading "Is It Ready for a Human?" — MedDevice by Design episode on clinical prototypes for human use

    Clinical Prototypes for Human Use: What You Need to Know

    Ariana and Mark walk through what separates a clinical prototype from a proof-of-concept build, what determines how much testing and documentation you actually need, and where the regulatory line between significant risk and non-significant risk falls.

  • GLP-1 injection pen showing daily vs weekly dosing comparison

    GLP-1 Drug Differences Explained

    In this Bio Break episode, Nick and Nigel explore why some GLP-1 drugs are taken daily while others last a full week, and what drives that difference at a molecular level.

  • Split image showing a banana on the left and a medical syringe on the right, illustrating the difference between natural GLP-1 and Ozempic, with the text "Ozempic Explained" overlaid at the bottom.

    How Ozempic works: why one enzyme is the whole story

    Ozempic is a synthetic version of a hormone your body already makes. That hormone is called GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1), and your intestine releases it naturally when food arrives.

  • Visual comparison supporting clinical ventilator development and commercial device design.

    Clinical Ventilator Development Explained

    Understanding how clinical ventilator development differs from commercial ventilator design is essential for teams planning early studies.

  • X-ray image showing two human knees side-by-side. The right knee appears intact with natural bone structure, while the left knee has a visible knee replacement implant, including metallic components. A bold caption in the upper center reads "Bone or not?" and a red curved arrow points from the text to the knee with the implant, emphasizing the contrast between natural bone and artificial joint.

    Osseointegration Implants: How They Work and Why They Matter

    In this episode of MedDevice by Design, Ariana and Mark dive into the biomechanics and materials science behind osseointegration for implants.

  • Split image showing two close-up views of a human eye. On the left, the eye is seen through thick black-framed glasses, indicating impaired vision. On the right, the same eye is enhanced with a futuristic digital overlay of concentric circles and interface elements, suggesting advanced vision restoration technology. A red curved arrow points from left to right, implying improvement. Bold text at the top reads "Restoring Vision?"

    Accommodative Intraocular Lens Technology Explained

    Ariana and Mark explore how accommodative intraocular lens technology may one day restore natural vision for people who require cataract surgery or suffer from presbyopia. As Mark shares, traditional bifocals are not ideal, and new lens solutions may offer better outcomes.

  • X-ray image of a human chest showing bones in high contrast. A visible electronic device, likely a pacemaker or implant, is located in the upper left chest area. A bold red arrow points to the device with a label in black and white text reading “definitely not bone.”

    Why Barium Sulfate Is a MedTech Powerhouse

    Mark and Ariana explore the surprising versatility of barium sulfate—a material used widely in both diagnostic procedures and medical device manufacturing. While many recognize it as the contrast agent you drink before an X-ray, it’s also a key additive that enhances plastic components across the healthcare industry.

  • Gloved hand holding a test tube filled with red liquid, with a large red arrow pointing at the tube on a blue gradient background.

    Alzheimer’s Blood Test for Early Detection

    We explore a groundbreaking shift in how Alzheimer’s disease may soon be diagnosed. Instead of relying on invasive spinal taps or costly PET scans, researchers have developed a blood test that detects key proteins associated with the disease—offering a more accessible and patient-friendly screening method.

  • A transparent capsule-shaped ingestible medical device is shown on the right, revealing internal electronics, circuits, and components. On the left, bold purple text reads “Ingestible Medical Devices” against a clean white background.

    Ingestible Capsules: Future of GI Diagnostics and Drug Delivery

    Mark Drlik and Ariana Wilson introduce the fascinating world of ingestible capsules—tiny, swallowable medical devices that are revolutionizing gastrointestinal health monitoring and targeted therapy.