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More than 1,900 entries from 37 nations vied for a "design Oscar" at the 2006 iF International Forum Design GmbH competition in Hannover, Germany. Twenty-five internationally recognized jurors whittled the number down to 688 top contenders, 50 of whom earned the coveted iF Gold Selection Group. Here are the winning entries in the Medical category.

The Braun High-Speed Digital Thermometer is among the fastest (10-sec (rectal) readings) available. The device has an ergonomic shape with a nonslip grip for comfortable handling and a soft, flexible tip for added gentleness.

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