Medical textiles

A system for monitoring the vital signs of astronauts has won Can$2.4 million funding from the Ottawa-based Canadian Space Agency (CSA).

The development of fibre-based materials for high-performance applications is the goal of the Future Fibres Hub, a research and development (R&D) centre established within Deakin University’s I

According to a new report by Transparency Market Research, the global theatre linen market for hea

A lawsuit filed on behalf of a patient who received Ethicon’s Physiomesh Flexible Composite Mesh to repair an abdominal wall hernia is scheduled to go to trial in January 2018, reports New York, US

A range of vibrant cast covers that are designed to offer a durable protective layer in a “visually exciting” product has been launched by Manchester, UK-based SuperSleeves.

Medical technology company ConvaTec has announced the US launch of Aquacel Ag Surgical SP dressing, which extends the company’s range of Aquacel Ag Surgical cover dressings to help reduce the incid

The global traditional wound management market is expected to reach a market value of US$5.75 billion by the end of 2026, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.1% during the foreca

A compression garment (11) that provides relief from perspiration has been developed by Covidien of Mansfield, Massachusetts, USA.