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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) has announced a new medical device product classification “whole room microbial reduction device” which establishes FDA regulation of UV robots intended to reduce the number of pathogens in unoccupied patient rooms, operating rooms and other areas in healthcare facilities where non-critical medical devices are present. ...
After struggling to conceive a child for what felt like ages, Miranda of Moncks County, South Carolina finally fell pregnant - a miracle that quickly turned into horror when she delivered at 24 weeks in late 2015. At just 1 pound and 12 ounces, her son, Sutton, arrived with life-threatening health issues, including hydrocephalus - a neurological disorder caused by an abnormal buildup of ...
Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Absences are defined as instances when persons who usually work 35 or more hours per week (full time) worked less than 35 hours…for one of the following reasons: own illness, injury, or medical problems; child care problems; other family or personal obligations; civic or military duty; and maternity or paternity leave. ...
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More than a decade after first earning the FDA’s sign-off for its Zio ECG patch, iRhythm is still churning out data to prove beyond a shadow of a doubt the heart monitor’s ability to spot atrial fibrillation and other arrhythmias as early as possible. The latest bit of proof came in the form of a trio of studies presented at the American College of Cardiology’s annual scientific ...
When most people think of hospital data, they think of data that relates directly to the patients: demographics, diagnosis, lengths of stay, etc. This information is relatively easy to collect, and it is useful when providing treatment and looking at overall trends for care. Other hospital data can be more challenging to gather accurately, but is critical to answering important questions that ...
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PeriGen®, an innovator in perinatal early warning systems, today announced that Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, a 519-bed acute care teaching hospital and trauma center that is part of the not-for-profit Cottage Health system, is now using PeriGen’s PeriWatch Vigilance® automated maternal-fetal early warning system (EWS) in its labor and delivery (L&D) department. Founded in ...
With the update 2.0 of the virtual reality therapy system CUREO® of the med-tech company CUREosity from Düsseldorf, therapy is optimized with intuitive, digital and efficient tools. Based on user analysis and evaluation of feedback from clinics, therapists and patients, we have further developed our system to relieve therapists. The update has been officially available since January 31. ...
“We are excited to bring Senhance to such a prestigious, forward thinking institution. RZD Medicine is home to a high volume, multidisciplinary general surgery department that can leverage Senhance across a wide variety of procedures,” said Anthony Fernando, Asensus Surgical President and CEO. ...
THINK Surgical, Inc., a leading innovator in the field of orthopedic robotic surgery, announced that Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) in Clinton, MO is among the first healthcare facilities to employ the second-generation TSolution One® robot for total knee arthroplasty (TKA). James Womack, M.D., a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and fellow of the American Association of Hip and ...
Experience our innovative virtual reality (VR) therapy system CUREO live at the MEDICA, November 15-18, 2021. We will be at the NRW booth in hall 3, booth number C80. We will also give presentations and talk about the advantages that come with virtual reality-based therapy Come by and check out live demonstrations of our smart therapy system that supports cognitive and sensorimotor ...
BioHoop - The Made in USA BioHoop is a versatile and leak-proof bag that solves your waste containment needs and much, much more. Featuring the largest opening of any compact collection bag, the BioHoop makes your job easier and reduces your clean-up time. Some innovative features include a semi-rigid rim keeping the bag wide open while providing a large target for the patient. The BioHoop is ...
Reuth Rehabilitation Hospital and BioXtreme are proud to announce that they have agreed to conduct a joint clinical trial research project in the hospital’s facility in Tel-Aviv, Israel. BioXtreme has developed a ground-breaking robotic device for motor-learning, based on innovative error enhancement technology for upper limb rehabilitation from stroke and other neurological injuries. ...
” About Ronald McDonald House of Durham & Wake Built with love, the Ronald McDonald House of Durham & Wake (RMH) offers a comforting home away from home and a community of support for families with injured or seriously ill children who are receiving medical treatment in the Triangle. Ronald McDonald House programs in Durham and ...
This is due to the AGM100®‘s quick and accurate measurements of lung function, and faster medical interventions which lead to better treatment. “The AGM100® could be thought of as a breath test for lung function. ...
As the COVID pandemic spread in the United States, Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) in Boston became a regional epicenter for acute COVID patients. The number of patients increased, and MGH had respirators donated by the surrounding hospitals to meet the need. However, the alarms on the new ventilators could not be surveilled on the existing monitoring system and could not be heard from the ...
We have all been amazed at the construction of the new 1,000 bed hospital that has been built in just ten days to help with the outbreak of the Coronavirus in Wuhan, China. There are now over 28,000 people affected and there have been over 500 deaths. Our parent company, Techcomp, are delighted to play some small part in helping to bring aid at this catastrophic time. Members of the Techcomp ...
Hunterdon Medical Center, a 178-bed non-profit community hospital, and Christie Medical Holdings, Inc., a global leader in portable vein finders, today announced that use of the Christie VeinViewer® Vision2 is helping to improve the level of care provided to their patients. “A key goal for implementation of VeinViewer systems was to decrease the number of central lines placed in favor ...
Since 1950, Midland Memorial Hospital (MMH) has exemplified excellence in patient care, medical education and community service. As a not-for-profit entity, the hospital originally opened its doors as a community owned, 75-bed hospital, serving the nearly 22,000 people who then resided in Midland County, Texas. Today, the hospital has expanded to support the growing community and now offers 468 ...
Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. (NYSE: STP), the world's largest producer of solar panels, today announced that it will create a Commitment to Action as part of the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Annual Meeting to help power the Panzi Hospital in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Suntech will donate up to 300 kilowatts of solar panels to the hospital, which will significantly ...
Earlier this month, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced updates to the state’s Hospital Report Card and Consumer Guide to Healthcare Website. The new updates include information about hospital acquired infection prevention and control staffing. According to Dr. Arnold, IDPH Director, “It is vital that consumers have a solid understanding about the quality of ...