medical devices Archives

Pain relief device uses real-world evidence to gain clearance, expanding options for kids

Tracking a pain-relief device's success in patients who aren't in clinical trials is seen as a promising approach to expanding treatment options for kids.

Medical device safety in the real world: Tapping EHR data

Researchers at Stanford are mining millions of de-identified patient records using machine learning to determine long-term safety of medical devices.

This sensor can monitor blood flow – then disappear

An interdisciplinary team of Stanford researchers have developed a implantable, biodegradable, wireless and battery-free blood flow sensor.