Chapter 1_Biosensing: Material, methods and principle of detection -- Chapter 2_Biosensing applications in the development of medical devices -- Chapter 3_Theranostics: basic principles -- Chapter 4_Material and technique advancements in the development of theranostic products -- Chapter 5_Medical device development strategies -- Chapter 6_Research aspects for the development of medical devices -- Chapter 7_Biosensor-based commercialized point-of-care devices -- Chapter 8_Medical devices in clinical set up -- Chapter 9_Clinical validation of medical devices -- Chapter 10_Regulatory steps involved in the validation of medical devices -- Chapter 11_Protocol for registration process of point-of-care device at FDA or equivalent agencies -- Chapter 12_Opportunities and challenges in medical device development -- Chapter 13_Prospective journey of the research idea from laboratory to the user in the clinic. .

This book provides up-to-date information on the prototypes used to develop medical devices and explains the principles of biosensing and theranostics. It also discusses the development of biosensor and application-orientated design of medical devices. In addition to summarizing the clinical validation of the developed techniques and devices and the regulatory steps involved in their commercialization, the book highlights the latest research and translational technologies toward the development of point-of-care devices in the health care. Lastly, it explores the current opportunities, challenges and provides troubleshooting on the use of biosensors in precision medicine. The book is helpful for researchers and medical professionals working in the field of clinical theranostics, and medical-device development wanting to gain a better understanding into the principles and processes involved in the development of biosensors.