Articles Archives

Regenerative Medicine: A New Kind of Cellular Service

By Tyler Stahl, M.S., Nerac Analyst
Originally published April 27, 2017
This article explores recent trends in the developing field of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
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Is Carbon Fiber on Your Horizon? 3D Print It.

By Rosemarie Szostak, Ph.D., Nerac Analyst
Originally published April 27, 2017
This article explores 3D printing of carbon fiber composite materials .
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State of the Art for Medical Devices – Applying the Requirements of MEDDEV 2.7/1 Rev. 4

By Sarah Williams, MHA, MHP, RD, Nerac Analyst
Originally published March 28, 2017
This article explores how to establish and document state of the art in terms of CER requirements.
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Vanishing Packaging: A Tech Scouting Report

By Rosemarie Szostak, Ph.D., Nerac Analyst
Originally published January 20, 2017
This sample report demonstrates technology scouting in the edible packaging market space.
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The Regulatory Environment for 3D Printing in the Healthcare Field

By Erica Kramer,Ph.D., Nerac Analyst
Originally published January 19, 2017
Learn more about 3D printing in the medical field and and key conclusions on regulatory issues in the healthcare market.
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Don’t Be Afraid — How to Quickly and Thoroughly Review a Patent

By Kevin Closson, M.A., Nerac Analyst
Originally published January 19, 2017
An overview of the most important elements of reviewing a patent.
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Exciting Novel, but High-Cost Developments in Cancer Treatment: Immunotherapy continues to advance as a validated approach

By Holly Magna, Ph.D., Nerac Analyst
Originally published November 28, 2016
A review of some of the newly marketed therapies and some still in development, as well as their complications, risks and advantages
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Graphene: Quest for the Killer App

By Rosemarie Szostak, Ph.D., Nerac Analyst
Originally published November 28, 2016
The hunt for the killer app for graphene is on!
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Drug Safety Updates – Regulations and FDA Guidance for Industry

By Stephen Buxser, Ph.D., Nerac Analyst
Originally published November 28, 2016
For drugs licensed for sale in the United States, as well as elsewhere in the world, there are requirements for periodic literature updates/reviews. This article describes the legal requirements for drug safety and efficacy reporting.
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Defining “Natural” in Food Labeling – Why does it matter?

By Helga Weires, Nerac Analyst
Originally published October 13, 2016
Defining the term “natural” has been a hot topic among the manufacturers, consumers and regulators of the food industry in recent years. The use of the term “natural” or “all natural” is ubiquitous on store shelves across the country, yet there has been confusion as to what this word really means in food labeling and advertising.
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