THE MEDTALK PODCAST
The MedTalk Podcast
The MedTalk Podcast brings together the editors of Med-Tech Innovation, European Pharmaceutical Manufacturer and Medical Plastics News. Expect a light-hearted take on the latest news in the medical technology, digital health and pharma industries.
Using 3D printing in life sciences
In this episode of The MedTalk Podcast, Olivia Friett, editor of Medical Plastics News, is joined by John Kawola, the global technology executive from Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF), to discuss the importance of 3D printing in the medical sector. Read more
FemTech Series: The underfunding in femtech
In this episode, you can hear Olivia Friett, editor of Medical Plastics News talk to Sarah Nurgat, ThoughtSpark, about the underfunding in women's health and how we can assess research attention on conditions specific to women. Read more
Start-ups: From the initial idea to bringing it to market
In this episode of The MedTalk Podcast, you can hear Olivia Friett, editor of Medical Plastics News talk to Scott Nelson, FastWave Medical, about the complete start-up journey. Read more
FemTech Series: Making smear tests less uncomfortable
In this episode Olivia Friett, editor of Medical Plastics News, talks to Leeanne Baker, managing director at IMed Consultancy and Louise Ben-Nathan from LBN Innovations about smear tests and how the lack of comfort makes it an unenjoyable experience. Read more
Tracking hospital equipment with AI technology
In this episode of The MedTalk Podcast, Olivia Friett the editor of Medical Plastics News, is joined by Adrian Jennings, chief product officer at Cognosos, to discuss how tracking equipment can save hospitals millions. Read more
FemTech Series: Using AI to predict baby growth on ultrasounds
In this episode you can hear Olivia Friett, editor of Medical Plastics News talk to Sally Collins professor of obstetrics at University of Oxford a year on from winning the Med-Tech Expo PITCH competition. Read more
Preventing hearing loss with auditory training
In this episode Olivia Friett, editor of Medical Plastics News talks to Amanda Philpott CEO and co-founder of eargym about the risks of hearing loss and how it can be prevented using auditory training. Read more
Using seaweed as an alternative to plastic
In this episode of the MedTalk Podcast, hear Olivia Friett, editor of Medical Plastics News, talks to Olivia Simpson, founder of SymbioTex, about how seaweed can be a more sustainable replacement to plastics. Read more
FemTech Series: Is there a regulatory oversight in femtech?
In this episode of the FemTech Series, Olivia Friett, editor of Medical Plastics News, talks to Laura Friedl-Hirst, managing director at LFH Regulatory about the regulations process for FemTech devices. Read more
Addressing the challenges of designing instructional materials
In this episode Olivia Friett is joined by Renee Bailey, the senior manager of human factors engineering at BlackHagen, to talk about the importance of, and how to address the potential challenges of designing instructional materials. Read more
How ultrasonic welding meets the needs of the medical industry
Bill Aurand, national sales manager, Rinco Ultrasonics, shares how ultrasonic welding meets the evolving needs of the medical industry. Read more
Technology and magic: eight innovations
Peter Swanson, managing director of Intertronics, reflects on eight innovations from the last five years. Read more
ENGEL iQ weight control successfully passes the validation process
B. Braun, a medical technology manufacturer, has successfully integrated the digital assistance system iQ weight control from ENGEL into their production process for roller clamp housings. Read more
Why you should care about the material in your diagnostic test
In the world of diagnostics, the materials used in tests are not just important—they are critical. Porex explains how they influence everything from the accuracy of results to the speed and reliability of testing. Read more
Sourcing a reliable medical device partner
Commercial director Rory O’Keeffe, from Europlaz Technologies, identifies what to look for and what to be wary of when evaluating a reliable medical device manufacturer. Read more
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