Researchers Found Ways to Deliver Medical Gasses More Efficiently

Researchers Found Ways to Deliver Medical Gasses More Efficiently

Medical gasses save lives, but could be killing the environment as well if not properly accounted for. Many medical gasses typically used for pain relief and anesthesia, when released into the atmosphere, can be an incredibly potent greenhouse gas. Cambridge...
The Growing Role of Venture Capital in Dentistry

The Growing Role of Venture Capital in Dentistry

Dentistry and venture capital. A pairing you wouldn’t typically think of, but its one that you may have to look out for in the upcoming years. Venture capital is becoming a larger player in the dentistry field, showing form in things such as venture firms focused...
Changes for Anesthesia & Sedation Licensing for California Dentists

Changes for Anesthesia & Sedation Licensing for California Dentists

In order to improve the safety and care of young patients, Senator Steve Glaser (D-Orinda) introduced Senate Bill 501 (SB 501) in accordance with the recommendations of the Dental Board of California. Signed in 2018, this bill intends to define levels of sedation and...
Medical Gas as International Aid

Medical Gas as International Aid

As COVID-19 continues to affect the health of communities around the world, access to the already highly demanded commodity medical oxygen is becoming scarce. Several low- to middle-income countries are experiencing medical oxygen shortages, with costs, training, and...
Could Carbon Monoxide Become the Next Medical Gas?

Could Carbon Monoxide Become the Next Medical Gas?

Carbon monoxide is one of the most dangerous gases in existence. But could it be used to save lives? With a growing understanding of the mechanism of action of carbon monoxide and its intracellular pathways, several studies have started shining a light on the possible...
Medical Gas Market Expected to Grow by 7%–8% as Demand Increases

Medical Gas Market Expected to Grow by 7%–8% as Demand Increases

A new report shows that the medical gas market is expected to continue growing.  Why? The short answer is that medical gases have become more important than ever to treating a wide range of diseases, like asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pulmonary...