The objective of the workshop that is the subject of this summary report was to present the challenges and opportunities for medical devices as perceived by the

Americans praise medical technology for saving lives and improving health. Yet, new technology is often cited as a key factor in skyrocketing medical costs. Thi

In the past 50 years the development of a wide range of medical devices has improved the quality of people's lives and revolutionized the prevention and treatme

The very rapid pace of advances in biomedical research promises us a wide range of new drugs, medical devices, and clinical procedures. The extent to which thes

This study has emerged from an ongoing program of trilateral cooperation between WHO, WTO and WIPO. It responds to an increasing demand, particularly in develop