October is the month when those scientists who aspire to the ultimate recognition are waiting for a telephone call from Stockholm. Early […]
Archive for 2013
To Ignore the FDA is Pure Folly
The MASCT breast pump. Copyright Atossa Genetics. On 20 February 2013 Dr Steven Quay, founder and CEO of Atossa Genetics received a […]
From Dorm Room to Boardroom
Michael Dell in 1987. Copyright American Statesman. Thirty years ago, as an 18-year-old freshman student, Michael Dell launched a business assembling personal computers […]
The Mammogram Myth and Other Tales
Eighteen months ago we reviewed a book by Peter Gøtzsche entitled Mammography Screening with the provocative subtitle Truth, Lies and Controversy, in which the author, a well-published epidemiologist, argued […]
World’s First Digital Laser
Digitally controlled laser modes. Copyright Nature Publishing Group. Gordon Gould first coined the term laser — light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation — […]
I Guarantee this Device Won’t Fail!
A metal-on-metal hip implant. Copyright Corin. Imagine you are a patient considering whether to have an artificial joint surgically inserted to […]
To Treat or Not to Treat?
Beginning thirty years ago, breast screening has led to many more cancers being detected, with a quarter of these classified as ductal […]
The Promise of Nanotechnology
Earlier this week CapeRay attended an Innovation Showcase organized by Von Seidels, our patent attorneys, a stimulating evening during which we celebrated the […]
Crowdfunding for Medical Devices
One of the greatest challenges faced by entrepreneurs and inventors who have a great idea for a novel medical device is funding. […]
A Glove for Breast Self-Examination
At CapeRay we are always on the lookout for new devices with potential to contribute to the early detection of breast cancer. […]