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2005

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2002

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2001

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2000

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1999

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1998

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1997

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1996

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1995

  • (News) Device Impact Seen in OTA Closure (MDDI, Dec 1995, p. 12). Keywords: Technology Assessment.
  • (News) Device Advances Aid Orthopedic Treatments (MDDI, Jun 1995, p. 18). Keyword: Orthopedics.
  • (News) Funding for TRP and ATP Threatened by Republican Congress (MDDI, May 1995, p. 20). Keywords: Technology Transfer.
  • (News) Molecular Self-Assembly: New Wave in Device Manufacturing (MDDI, May 1995, p. 14). Keyword: Biotechnology.
  • (News) Sandia Proposal Emphasizes Small Device Manufacturers (MDDI, Mar 1995, p. 10). Keywords: Technology Transfer.
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1994

  • (Washington Wrap-Up) Electronic Document Tracking Praised, James G. Dickinson (MDDI, Dec 1994, p. 28). Keyword: Recordkeeping.
  • (News) Head-Mounted Video Displays Guide Surgeons (MDDI, Oct 1994, p. 12). Keyword: Endoscopy.
  • The Information Infrawhat?, John Bethune (MDDI, Oct 1994, p. 8). Keyword: Communications.
  • (News) First Steps Taken toward High-Speed Networking (MDDI, Jun 1994, p. 10). Keyword: Imaging.
  • Engineers Develop Real-World Applications for Virtual Reality, Greg Freiherr (MDDI, Feb 1994, p. 42). Keyword: Imaging.
  • MIS Growth Slows, but New Opportunities Emerge, Pieter Halter (MDDI, Jan 1994, p. 68). Keywords: Minimally Invasive Surgery.
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1993

  • News: Ultrasound Sales Slump but R&D Continues (MDDI, Sep 1993, p. 12). Keywords: Ultrasound, Diagnostic Imaging, Business Climate.
  • News: Better Way to Look at Surgery (A) (MDDI, Aug 1993, p. 10). Keywords: Minimally Invasive Surgery.
  • News: Neocrin Developing Bioartificial Pancreas (MDDI, May 1993, p. 20). Keyword: Biotechnology.
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1992

  • News: Detecting Trends in Biosensors, MD&DI (MDDI, Nov 1992, p. 12). Keywords: Electronic Devices, Biotechnology, Biosensors.
  • 2002: medical devices in the new millenium, Cliff Henke (MDDI, Jun 1992, p. 110). Keyword: Forecasts.
  • Countering the growing skepticism over medical technology, J. Marc Adam (MDDI, Jun 1992, p. 28). Keywords: Public Relations, Reimbursement.
  • News: Near-infrared glucose monitoring matures (MDDI, Jun 1992, p. 16). Keyword: Diagnostics.
  • News: Experts recall a decade of advances, project future breakthroughs (MDDI, Mar 1992, p. 17). Keywords: Trends, Forecasts.
  • Minimally invasive surgery: explosive growth beyond 'lapcholy', Pieter Halter (MDDI, Jan 1992, p. 46). Keywords: Surgical Techniques, New Technologies.
  • News: New technology opens up opportunities in coronary revascularization (MDDI, Jan 1992, p. 18). Keywords: Cardiovascular Devices.
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1991

  • Health-care innovation at a crossroad, Ted R. Mannen (MDDI, May 1991, p. 10). Keywords: Reimbursement, Innovation.
  • Putting the squeeze on Medicare reimbursement, Robert F. Leibenluft (MDDI, Apr 1991, p. 43). Keywords: Reimbursement, Outpatient Treatments.
  • Medicare coverage for technology: new dimensions from the courts and Congress, Gordon B. Schatz (MDDI, Mar 1991, p. 26). Keyword: Reimbursement.
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1990

  • Choosing front-panel assemblies, Dan Donovan (MDDI, Dec 1990, p. 60). Keywords: Flat Panel Switches.
  • Opportunities in the new era, Cheryl Doriot (MDDI, Oct 1990, p. 8). Keywords: Technology Assessment, Regulatory Affairs.
  • Washington Wrap-up: TENS efficacy challenged, James G. Dickinson (MDDI, Sep 1990, p. 34). Keywords: Neurological Devices, Electrical Stimulators.
  • Technology assessment and outcomes research: the twin peaks of tomorrow's health-care landscape, Edward C. Bessey (MDDI, Sep 1990, p. 10). Keywords: Technology Assessment, Outcomes.
  • Market Report: Syringe for soft-tissue biopsy, Pieter Halter (MDDI, Aug 1990, p. 38). Keywords: Surgical Techniques.
  • Market Report: Advances in arthroscopy, Pieter Halter (MDDI, Aug 1990, p. 36). Keywords: Surgical Techniques, Biomaterials.
  • Market Report: Fallopian tube catheters challenge in vitro fertilization, Pieter Halter (MDDI, Aug 1990, p. 36). Keywords: Ob/Gyn Devices.
  • Washington Wrap-up: Nine significant devices in 1989, James G. Dickinson (MDDI, Apr 1990, p. 27). Keywords: Trends, Diagnostics.
  • News: Consortium to evaluate medical technology (MDDI, Apr 1990, p. 18). Keywords: Cost Containment, Technology Assessment.
  • Market Report: Trends in ophthalmic devices, Pieter Halter (MDDI, Mar 1990, p. 46). Keywords: Ophthalmic Devices.
  • News: GE device speeds field repair (MDDI, Mar 1990, p. 23). Keywords: Diagnostic Imaging.
  • Market Report: Nuclear medicine advances, Pieter Halter (MDDI, Jan 1990, p. 48). Keywords: Diagnostic Imaging.
  • Market Report: Video microscope for expert review, Pieter Halter (MDDI, Jan 1990, p. 48). Keywords: Diagnostic Imaging.
  • Washington Wrap-up: Hip prosthesis technology, James G. Dickinson (MDDI, Jan 1990, p. 25). Keyword: Implants.
  • News: PAC interface to be standardized for hospital systems (MDDI, Jan 1990, p. 20). Keywords: Information Management.
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1989

  • Information system designed with users and operating rooms in mind, Miles Weiss (MDDI, Nov 1989, p. 68). Keywords: Information Management.
  • Technology assessment: the new competitive edge, Theodore R. Tyson (MDDI, Nov 1989, p. 10). Keywords: Technology Assessment, ISTAHC.
  • Non-FDA factors affecting entry into the device market, William D. Appler (MDDI, Oct 1989, p. 30). Keywords: Cost Containment, Reimbursement.
  • Keeler Pulsair: winning design includes latest product features, Miles Weiss (MDDI, Sep 1989, p. 66). Keywords: Ophthalmic Devices.
  • Market Report: Vascular stents, Pieter Halter (MDDI, Aug 1989, p. 26). Keywords: Cardiovascular Devices.
  • Market Report: Intraocular lens update, Pieter Halter (MDDI, Aug 1989, p. 24). Keywords: Ophthalmic Devices, Intraocular Lens.
  • Proud industry (A): devices that changed the practice of medicine, Max Sherman (MDDI, Jun 1989, p. 83). Keyword: History.
  • Medical devices in the next century: the dawn of the man-made man, Miles Weiss (MDDI, Jun 1989, p. 74). Keyword: Forecasts.
  • Washington Wrap-up: New laser catheter, Larry Oster (MDDI, Jun 1989, p. 68). Keyword: Lasers.
  • Market Report: Telemetric urinary incontinence detection, Pieter Halter (MDDI, Jun 1989, p. 58). Keywords: Incontinence Monitoring, Biosensors.
  • Market Report: Interventional cardiology progressing, Pieter Halter (MDDI, Jun 1989, p. 56). Keywords: Cardiology, Cardiovascular Devices.
  • HCFA proposes new regulation for Medicare coverage of new technologies, Gordon B. Schatz (MDDI, Apr 1989, p. 30). Keyword: Reimbursement.
  • Market Report: Ambulatory pH monitoring, Pieter Halter (MDDI, Mar 1989, p. 85). Keywords: Gastric Devices.
  • Premarket approval gained by devices, Miles Weiss (MDDI, Feb 1989, p. 54). Keywords: Fetal Monitoring, Lithotripsy, Biotechnology.
  • Market Report: Holendoscope introduced, Pieter Halter (MDDI, Jan 1989, p. 37). Keywords: Diagnostic Imaging.
  • Market Report: Ophthalmic refractive implants, Pieter Halter (MDDI, Jan 1989, p. 36). Keywords: Implants, Ophthalmic Devices.
  • Market Report: Transplant surgery, Pieter Halter (MDDI, Jan 1989, p. 35). Keyword: Transplants.
  • Market Report: Interventional cardiology in Europe, Pieter Halter (MDDI, Jan 1989, p. 34). Keyword: Cardiology.
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1988

  • FDA approves three new products, Miles Weiss (MDDI, Nov 1988, p. 62). Keywords: Ultrasound, Premarket Approvals, Cardiovascular Devices.
  • Japan and the United States: running the superconductor race, Miles Weiss (MDDI, Nov 1988, p. 49). Keywords: Japanese Competition, Superconductors.
  • Market Report: Nonsurgical hemorrhoid treatment, Pieter Halter (MDDI, Nov 1988, p. 39). Keywords: Hemorrhoid Treatment.
  • Market Report: Urinary stone disease treatment update, Pieter Halter (MDDI, Nov 1988, p. 38). Keyword: Lithotripsy.
  • News: New development for thermal imaging, David Haut (MDDI, Oct 1988, p. 21). Keywords: Thermal Imaging.
  • Medicare coverage proposal: great if implemented, Cheryl Doriot (MDDI, Oct 1988, p. 8). Keywords: Technology Assessment, Reimbursement.
  • Market Report: Gallstone therapy becoming less invasive, Pieter Halter (MDDI, Sep 1988, p. 35). Keyword: Lithotripsy.
  • Market Report: Noninvasive blood collection device, Pieter Halter (MDDI, Sep 1988, p. 34). Keywords: Blood Devices.
  • News: Jarvik responds to budget cuts, announces heart, David Haut (MDDI, Aug 1988, p. 22). Keywords: Cardiovascular Devices.
  • News: Disclosure sparks controversy, David Haut (MDDI, Aug 1988, p. 18). Keyword: Biotechnology.
  • Biomedical tubing selection criteria, Robert A. Charton (MDDI, Jul 1988, p. 51). Keywords: Biomedical Tubing, Material Selection.
  • Developments in biomedical tubing, John Boal (MDDI, Jul 1988, p. 48). Keywords: Tubing, Biomedical Tubing.
  • Washington Wrap-up: High-tech pipette, Larry Oster (MDDI, Jul 1988, p. 24). Keywords: Fluid Dispensers.
  • Market Report: New interconnect technology for monitor cables, wires, Pieter Halter (MDDI, Mar 1988, p. 18). Keywords: Electronic Devices.
  • Market Report: Wound management breakthroughs imminent, Pieter Halter (MDDI, Mar 1988, p. 18). Keywords: Wound Treatment, Forecasts, New Technologies.
  • Commercializing university-derived technology, David Haut (MDDI, Jan 1988, p. 46). Keywords: Technology Transfer.
  • Academic capitalism: technology transfer in the Salt Lake Valley, David Haut (MDDI, Jan 1988, p. 42). Keywords: Technology Transfer.
  • Washington Wrap-up: Lithotripsy success, Larry Oster (MDDI, Jan 1988, p. 16). Keyword: Lithotripsy.
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1987

  • Let's keep our edge, Norman F. Estrin (MDDI, Dec 1987, p. 8). Keywords: Technology Transfer.
  • Commercialization of biosensors (The), Willfried Schramm (MDDI, Nov 1987, p. 52). Keyword: Biosensors.
  • Surface mount technology: opportunity and anxiety, James W. Sandberg (MDDI, Oct 1987, p. 32). Keywords: Electronics, Surface-Mount Technology.
  • Biotechnology Dialogue: Biotechnology in Western Europe, Bruce F. Mackler (MDDI, Sep 1987, p. 25). Keyword: Biotechnology.
  • Biotechnology Dialogue: NIH human genome mapping literature offers diagnostic opportunities, Bruce F. Mackler (MDDI, Sep 1987, p. 24). Keywords: Gene Mapping, Biotechnology.
  • Washington Wrap-up: Innovation gets attention, Larry Oster (MDDI, Jul 1987, p. 14). Keywords: Gallstone Dissolver.
  • Beyond FDA: coverage and payment hurdles, B. Kristine Johnson (MDDI, Jul 1987, p. 8). Keywords: DRGs, Reimbursement, Technology Assessment.
  • Aspects to the design and manufacture of microelectronics medical devices, Edward A. Schroeppel (MDDI, May 1987, p. 32). Keywords: Electronic Devices, Microelectronics.
  • Biotechnology Dialogue: Veterinary device manufacture growing rapidly, Bruce F. Mackler (MDDI, Feb 1987, p. 26). Keywords: Veterinary Devices, Biotechnology.
  • Intraocular lens comes of age (The), John F. Casella (MDDI, Jan 1987, p. 34). Keywords: Implants, Intraocular Lens.
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1986

  • Planning for favorable coverage determinations for new medical technologies, Robert F. Leibenluft (MDDI, Oct 1986, p. 48). Keywords: Reimbursement, Insurance Coverage.
  • Biotechnology Dialogue: Center for Veterinary Medicine surveys the future, Bruce F. Mackler (MDDI, Jan 1986, p. 48). Keyword: Biotechnology.
  • Biotechnology Dialogue: Gene probes approved by the 510(k) procedures, Bruce F. Mackler (MDDI, Jan 1986, p. 47). Keywords: Gene Probes, Product Approval.
  • Biotechnology dialogue, Bruce F. Mackler (MDDI, Jan 1986, p. 46). Keyword: Biotechnology.
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1985

  • Laser-beam delivery systems, Max Epstein (MDDI, Jun 1985, p. 98). Keyword: Lasers.
  • Designing with surface-mount technology, Charles Hutchins (MDDI, May 1985, p. 50). Keywords: Microelectronics, Surface-Mount Technology.
  • Adjusting the Medicare prospective payment system to account for new medical technologies, Stephen H. Bandeian (MDDI, Apr 1985, p. 76). Keywords: DRGs, Reimbursement, Prospective Payment.
  • Washington Wrap-up: Epochal month, Larry Oster (MDDI, Mar 1985, p. 27). Keywords: Implants, Lithotripsy, Cardiovascular Devices.
  • Laser surgical revolution (The), Pieter Halter (MDDI, Jan 1985, p. 78). Keyword: Lasers.
  • Washington Wrap-up: Diagnostic device for nervous disorders (A), Larry Oster (MDDI, Jan 1985, p. 18). Keyword: Diagnostics.
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1984

  • Using improved electronic technologies in medical systems, William W. Staley (MDDI, Nov 1984, p. 86). Keywords: Electronic Devices, Electronics.
  • Impact of biotechnology on diagnostics (The), William E. Rhodes III (MDDI, May 1984, p. 110). Keywords: Flow Cytometry, Monoclonal Antibodies, Biotechnology.
  • High-reliability electronics for medical device implants, R. Michel Zilberstein (MDDI, Mar 1984, p. 40). Keywords: Implants, Electronics.
  • Promise of technology (The), Dale R. Olseth (MDDI, Feb 1984, p. 10). Keywords: Trends, Technology Assessment.
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1983

  • Detecting mycoplasmas in cell cultures, Gerald K. Masover (MDDI, Nov 1983, p. 42). Keyword: Biotechnology.
  • Washington Wrap-up: Implant revolution?, Larry Oster (MDDI, Nov 1983, p. 14). Keyword: Implants.
  • Keeping abreast of advances in medical filtration, Wells Shoemaker (MDDI, Oct 1983, p. 10). Keyword: Filtration.
  • Nuclear magnetic resonance technology, Felix W. Wehrli (MDDI, Jun 1983, p. 122). Keywords: Diagnostic Imaging, NMR.
  • Washington Wrap-up: Genetic screening, with caveats, Larry Oster (MDDI, Jun 1983, p. 14). Keywords: Genetic Screening.
  • Washington Wrap-up: Stimulator approval, warning, Larry Oster (MDDI, May 1983, p. 87). Keywords: Electrical Stimulators.
  • Market growth of diagnostic imaging systems, Steven P. Delco (MDDI, Apr 1983, p. 56). Keywords: Diagnostic Imaging.
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1982

  • Survey of pressure transducer technology (A), Robert E. Bicking (MDDI, Oct 1982, p. 49). Keywords: Electronic Devices, Pressure Transducers.
  • Clinical engineers: the new hospital decision makers, Michael Smith (MDDI, Jul 1982, p. 10). Keywords: Clinical Engineering, Instrumentation.
  • Washington Wrap-up: Infusaid's drug pump, Larry Oster (MDDI, Jun 1982, p. 72). Keywords: Drug Pumps.
  • Technical bibliography for the medical device industry (A) (MDDI, May 1982, p. 53). Keyword: Publications.
  • Industry's achievements and the tasks ahead, Robert A. Schoellhorn (MDDI, Mar 1982, p. 10). Keywords: Trends, Forecasts.
  • Washington Wrap-up: Not enough CT scanners?, Larry Oster (MDDI, Feb 1982, p. 17). Keyword: CTScanners.
  • Robots: fact, not fiction, Michael T. McCraley (MDDI, Jan 1982, p. 48). Keyword: Robotics.
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1981

  • Washington Wrap-up: More attention to devices, Larry Oster (MDDI, Oct 1981, p. 14). Keyword: Forecasts.
  • Washington Wrap-up: First truly implantable... (The), Larry Oster (MDDI, Sep 1981, p. 18). Keywords: Implants, Neurological Devices.
  • Microprocessors for sterilizer control, Thomas G. Cook (MDDI, Apr 1981, p. 47). Keywords: Sterilization, Electronics, Microprocessor Controls.
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1980

  • Role of Blue Cross and Blue Shield in technology assessment (The), Lawrence C. Morris (MDDI, Dec 1980, p. 10). Keywords: Reimbursement, Technology Assessment.
  • Washington Wrap-up: Under NCHCT review, Larry Oster (MDDI, Nov 1980, p. 18). Keywords: NCHCT, Technology Assessment.
  • Washington Wrap-up: Balloon catheters in the news, Larry Oster (MDDI, Nov 1980, p. 14). Keywords: Cardiovascular Devices.
  • Technology transfer: NASA's bioengineering-applications program, Raymond P. Whitten (MDDI, Sep 1980, p. 22). Keywords: Technology Transfer.
  • Industry-university interaction in R&D, Robert S. Ledley (MDDI, Sep 1980, p. 8). Keywords: Industry-University Cooperation.
  • Federal efforts to assess medical technologies, Michael A. Riddiough (MDDI, Aug 1980, p. 28). Keywords: Technology Assessment.
  • Washington Wrap-up: FDA's interest in device costs..., Larry Oster (MDDI, Jun 1980, p. 13). Keywords: Cost Containment, Technology Assessment.
  • Role of the National Center for Health Care Technology, Seymour Perry (MDDI, Jun 1980, p. 8). Keywords: Technology Assessment.
  • Dental prostheses: the misunderstood medical devices, Thomas E. White (MDDI, Mar 1980, p. 8). Keyword: Dental.
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1979

  • Measuring laser power, Richard Rudy (MDDI, Aug 1979, p. 28). Keywords: Lasers, Power.
  • Device and diagnostic explosion (The): what's next?, John Jennings (MDDI, Jul 1979, p. 8). Keywords: Diagnostics, Brain Stimulators, CTScanners.
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