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Millions of people encounter medical technology every day without giving it much thought. (Photo: Northside Hospital)

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Medical technology: Advancing too fast for its own good?

Millions of people encounter medical technology every day without giving it much thought. (Photo: Northside Hospital)

The rapid advancement of medical technology has contributed to people living longer, healthier lives but consumer and campaign groups say devices should come under more scrutiny before they are used on patients.

Those calling for tighter rules in the EU will get a step closer to their aims when the new Medical Device Regulation (MDR) - due to enter into force in May - will include requiring manufacturers to give more information about devices and making it easier to trace and recall fau...

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