Expanding Production of Automated Drug Delivery System

Expanding Production of Automated Drug Delivery System

Almost a year ago, we described the SmartDose system from West Pharmaceutical Services. This is a battery-powered system that patients can adhere to their skin, and the device will automatically administered predetermined doses of medication. This increases patient...
Device Delivers Insulin Automatically [video]

Device Delivers Insulin Automatically [video]

Diabetes is a worldwide pandemic affecting about 347 million people, according to the World Health Organization. One of the biggest problems in regulating a patient’s blood sugar levels is that insulin must be administered multiple times throughout the day. For...
U.S. Insulin Systems Get More Automated [video]

U.S. Insulin Systems Get More Automated [video]

Diabetes is treated by administering insulin to control blood sugar levels. In Europe, closed systems have been approved that constantly monitor blood glucose levels and adjust the insulin dosage. In the U.S., the FDA is taking a more cautious approach to this sort of...