MEDTECH BITES

We produce the MedTech Bites newsletter every month, which cover the latest news and events from the medtech industry here and abroad. Below is a list of previously published newsletters – click the issue headline to open each newsletter. If any links in older newsletters are broken you might also be able to find them here.

Issue 30, Nov/Dec 2019

Smartphone Ophthalmic imaging made easy
Unlocking the secrets of the gut
Volpara goes from strength to strength
Overcoming adversity on the road to success
Upcoming events

Issue 29, September 2019

Moving from acquired knowledge to new knowledge
A better way to lift elderly patients
Building portable actuators and motors to solve medical problems
Upcoming events

Issue 28, August 2019

OssAbility
Commercialisation of knowledge to benefit society
Implant-related infection and tendon healing challenges in orthopaedics
Making implants simpler
Upcoming events

Issue 27, July 2019

Future clinical care
When you gotta go
User-centred design
Upcoming events

Issue 26, June 2019

Rehab with zombie teddy bears
Checking for concussion before and after a head injury
Relearning yourself after a traumatic brain injury
Using games to create rehab tools
Upcoming events

Issue 25, May 2019

New Zealand innovation for wrist fractures
Regenerative medicine using your own cells
When orthodontics and technology bring a smile to your face
Upcoming events

Issue 24, April 2019

Computer-aided diagnosis and its challenges
AI to Improve Cardiology Workflows
Using AI and technology to help manage eye patients
Investing in New Zealand for kids
Upcoming Events

Issue 23, March 2019

The final frontier of electrophysiology
Encrypted messaging for health professionals
A better way to care for patients
Upcoming Events

Issue 22, February 2019

A New Custom Pelvic Floor Device
Engineering a Solution For swallowing Disorders
Medicine on Children’s Terms
Bringing Ideas to Life
Upcoming Events

Issue 21, November / December 2018

Robyn Whittaker, Clinical Director of Innovation at Waitemata District Health Board
EDDI Joins the Team in Theatre
Another successful Māori student outreach
Making the (medical) grade with plastics
Upcoming Events

Issue 20, October 2018

Advancing Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Prognosis
Tackling Gastric Dysrhythmia with Bioengineering
DermNet – A New Zealand Success Story
AdvaMed Conference Update
Upcoming Events

Issue 19, September 2018

New Screening Technology
TIKI Tour Hits Wellington
Getting The Best Protection
Recognition For Lactoferrin Researcher
Upcoming Events

Issue 18, August 2018

Design-led Manufacturing to Create Our Future
Walking On A Journey to Clinical Reality
Initiatives to Implement the NZ Health Research Strategy
No Time to go to the Doctor’s? Not A Problem
Funding Deadlines
Upcoming Events

Issue 17, July 2018

Innovating at the Intersection of Engineering and Surgery
A 3D Colour Microscope for the Human Body
Smart Garments with Stretch Sensors
Digital Therapeutics Promote Value-based Care
Upcoming Events

Issue 16, June 2018

HealthTech Week Awards
Queen’s Birthday Honours for Champion of NZ MedTech
The Germany-NZ Collaboration: Opening Doors to Opportunities
Gamifying Education for Children – What is iMOKO up to Now?
Upcoming Events

Issue 15, May 2018

Patients at the Centre of Care
Thinking Like an Entrepreneur: Views from a Biomaterials Expert
Sustainable NZ Skincare Technology Makes Waves in China
Combining Forces to Combat Brain Disorders
Upcoming events

Issue 14, December 2017

Note from Co-Chairs
New Director of the MedTech CoRE
Tiki Tour Stops in Wellington
Spinal Injury Leads to Medtech Innovation
Upcoming Events

Issue 13, October 2017

Note from Co-Chairs
ableX: translational healthcare
MedTech Talk: Design & Medical Technology
Microvision by MedTech CoRE Researchers
MedTech Updates
Upcoming Events

Issue 12, August 2017

Note from Co-Chairs
The Unmet Need in Visual Activity
Streamlining bespoke implants
MedTech Conversations
MedTech Updates
Upcoming Events

Issue 11, June 2017

Chairman’s Note
Tiki Tour at ADHB
Measurement Solutions
Medical Device Manufacture
Japan-NZ Workshop
Microwave Breast Screening
Upcoming Events

CMDT Newsletter Saved June 2017 (1.73mb)

Issue 10, December 2016

Chairman’s Note
CReaTE Group
Medtech Showcase 2016
Oral e-guard
Rehabilitation Innovation Centre
Snowball Effect
Upcoming Events

CMDT Newsletter Dec 2016 (1.26mb)

Issue 9, October 2016

A Note from Co-Chairs
TIKI Tour to Waitemata DHB
Virtual Medical Coaching
Veriphi: Preventing Medication Errors
Surgical Gels from Natural Products
actigaze: Click better with your eyes
Mind Control
Ultra D3
Institute of Healthy Ageing STP
Upcoming Events

CMDT Newsletter October 2016 (1.24mb)

Issue 8, June 2016

Chairman’s Note
Breaking the cycle of violence
NZ Standing Trial Populations
Understanding Skin at ABI
NZALS: Empowering Amputees
The Script App
Innovation at a Nanoscale
NZ HealthTech Review and Upcoming Events

CMDT Newsletter 20 June 2016 (783kb)

Issue 7, April 2016

Chairman’s Note
Stroke Riskometer™ App
NZTE assisting coalitions
RACer Project
MTech Games
Other News and Events

CMDT Newsletter April 2016 (1.22mb)

Issue 6, December 2015

Chairman’s Note
NZ Inc. at Medica
Monitoring Hip Implants
Technology puts the Puff where words are
BreatheHero
Mathematics and Medtech
Other News and Events

CMDT Newsletter December 2015 (1.2mb)

Issue 5, September 2015

Chairman’s Note
Industry and University collaborations
Rose Centre & Colour X Ray
3D Printing
Melon Health
Upcoming Events & Other News

CMDT Newsletter September 2015 (1.5mb)

Issue 4, April 2015

Chairman’s Note
Healthcare Meets Design at DHW Lab
Smart Interactive Designs
Fast Tracking Innovation in Health Technology
Designing for Best Practice
HealthTech Week 2015

CMDT Newsletter April 2015 (2.34mb)

Issue 3, November 2014

CMDT Newsletter November 2014 (1.44mb)

Issue 2, May 2014

CMDT Newsletter May 2014 (859kb)

Issue 1, December 2013

CMDT Newsletter December 2013 (237kb)