Articles by Bob Marshall
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4 Keys To Choosing The Right Regulatory Consultant
5/29/2018
I spent the first two decades of my medical device career with startups and larger OEMs, working with or hiring consultants, as needed, for support. I then became a consultant for seven years, and I saw outsourced support from the other side. Now, I want to share some perspective on outsourced support. These important relationships can make or break your business.
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Abracadabra? Nope – Neurostim Is Medicine, Not Magic
5/23/2018
I spoke recently with David Rosen, president and CEO of eNeura, whose transcranial magnetic stimulation mini neuromodulation device is the only medical device currently approved in the United States for both the acute and prophylactic treatment of migraine headache.
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Gore Redefines Inclusion And Occlusion For Stroke Prevention
5/15/2018
Most people with a patent foramen ovale (PFO) — a hole occurring in the upper wall between the left and right atria of the heart — do not experience any issues when blood flows from one atrium to the other; however, serious problems can occur...
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AI Provides Help For The Sandwich Generation
4/25/2018
Catalia Health's AI-infused personal healthcare companion, Mabu, has conversations with patients every day to manage their treatment and gather data about their progress.
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Get “Personal” And Go Digital To Secure Medtech Funding
4/18/2018
$5.3 billion was invested in the Healthcare sector in Q1 of 2018, including 168 deals, but notice the types of products garnering the attention of venture capitalists...
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MDTX Was A Cure For The “Regulatory Blues”
4/11/2018
Last week’s MDTX event was a thought leaders' forum for medical device innovators who design, develop, or commercialize devices. There were interesting conversations with speakers and leading-edge knowledge from experts about everything from concept to commercialization, and regulations to reimbursement. My own presentation was on recently-released FDA guidance documents and how these new expectations might influence your next product development effort.
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Buying More Time For Stroke Victims
4/4/2018
Fresh regulatory updates and a new generation of medical devices are expanding caregivers’ options for the early management of patients with acute ischemic stroke.
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What Is The Best Medical Device Job For You?
3/29/2018
A recent look at LinkedIn’s 50 most popular companies not only shows why those companies thrive, but provides insight on how job-seekers can find an employer who shares and supports their priorities and goals.
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The One Tattoo You Will Never Regret
3/27/2018
Like the faded, “tribal” armband tattoo they got in college, colorectal cancer screening — or even discussion — can be a source of embarrassment for some people. But preventive care is something to be proud of, and this Pennsylvania company has an inkling of how to make CRC screening more effective.
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A “Device” For Providing Better Drug Outcomes
3/21/2018
Patients who don’t take their medication regularly often experience poor health outcomes, increased hospitalizations, and even death — all of which are very expensive to healthcare systems, according to the American Journal of Managed Care.