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The Future Of Vision And Eye Care

The Medical Futurist

The 80-year-old Ray Flynn lost his central vision entirely, but with the help of the retinal implant, he could make out shapes on the computer screen. Running trials in animals will take additional engineering and safety tests. However, things are moving fast, and success doesn’t come easy for the pioneers of any medical field.

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FDA’s New Draft Guidance on 510(k) Implant Devices: What You Need to Know

FDA Law

airport security screening), or surgical procedures, as well as the potential for reoperation or revision of the implant. We find that this information is noteworthy for manufacturers to consider. For instance, FDA highlights risks associated with everyday activities (e.g.,

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Hearing Loss in Geriatrics and Palliative Care: A Podcast with Nick Reed and Meg Wallhagen

GeriPal

Screening for addressing hearing loss should be an integral part of what we do in geriatrics and palliative care, but it often is either a passing thought or completely ignored. How to screen for hearing loss. And honestly in undergrad I was like, “Engineering is really hard. Eric: And how do we screen for it?

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