Medical Center System Articles & Analysis
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Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center, formerly known as University of Princeton Medical Center at Plainsboro, is one of the most advanced healthcare institutions in the nation. Established in 1919, the hospital moved from Princeton, NJ to a new $522 million, 636,000-square foot facility in Plainsboro, NJ in 2012. The new facility houses 231 single-bed rooms, an attached medical office building, ...
Medical advancement relies on clinical trials, which are essential for the development of safe and effective innovative treatments. However, the success and general applicability of these treatments heavily depend on the diversity of the participants involved¹?³. This blog explores the importance of achieving data diversity in clinical trials to enhance clinical trial results and ...
Active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) are biologically active components in pharmaceutical drugs, responsible for the intended therapeutic effects. APIs are prepared through chemical synthesis or biotechnology, meeting stringent quality standards and regulatory requirements. We maintain a professional attitude and ensures the effectiveness and safety of our APIs product. APIs combine with ...
Temperature regulation is a critical factor in the successful transportation of healthcare products. These products can be particularly sensitive to temperature, so it is essential that those that require it are always kept within the correct temperature range during transport. For a healthcare professional or the end user it is not possible to ensure that the products were prepared and ...
The field of medicine is constantly evolving, with researchers and scientists striving to find innovative ways to deliver drugs effectively and efficiently. One of the most promising technologies that has emerged in recent years is nanoparticle development for drug delivery systems. Nanoparticles are tiny particles with dimensions in the nanometer range, making them ideal for targeting specific ...
Pregnancy and childbirth are critical moments in the life of a woman, marking the beginning of a new chapter in their lives with the arrival of a newborn. While most pregnancies and deliveries occur without significant complications, there are instances where the health of the mother, the baby, or both could be at risk. In such critical situations, blood transfusions can be a lifeline, ensuring ...
Medical cold chain solutions often make a difference between people being affected by a disease or being healthy. Our solutions are not mere tools, but rather lifelines that ensure the safe storage and transport of critical drugs, vaccines, samples and more. The efficacy of these biologicals, crucial in medical treatments and procedures, is inextricably linked to the quality and reliability of ...
In the continuation of our discussion on strengthening cold chain systems, that happened during the Medlab Asia event, we delve deeper into the challenges and solutions presented by experts during the round table event. The conversation, led by Mr. Marnick Dewilde, Chief Sales Officer at B Medical Systems, revolved around the importance of collaboration, the hidden costs of cold chain ...
During the Medlab Asia event which took place in Bangkok, Thailand, in August, we had the privilege of hosting a round table event which brought together healthcare stakeholders from diverse backgrounds. The event provided insights into the challenges and learnings from maintaining the integrity of cold chain systems, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mr. Marnick Dewilde, B Medical ...
Bleeding disorders, a collection of conditions that prevent blood from clotting correctly, can be life-threatening. They’re caused by issues such as aberrant platelets, abnormal clotting proteins, or problematic blood vessels. Understanding how blood clots normally can help elucidate why these disorders are so serious. In a standard clotting process, platelets, a type of blood cell, act ...
Ensuring the safety of research samples sometimes worth millions of dollars is critical, but mishaps still do happen. In a recent incident that resulted in the destruction of decades of groundbreaking research, a lab freezer containing vital samples was accidentally shut off by a cleaner. The catastrophic consequences of this event highlight the critical importance of reliable and advanced ...
Vaccines have proven time and time again to be our most effective way to fight against a variety of pathogens such as bacteria and viruses. Thanks to vaccinations, diseases have seen a decline worldwide and some of them, such as smallpox, have even been completely eradicated. The challenge now is to ensure that people living in remote areas also get access to these life-saving medical products ...
Each year malaria kills hundreds of thousands of people – mostly children – around the globe, and according to a report by the WHO, in 2021 nearly half of the world’s population was at risk of malaria. This included infants, children under 5 years of age, pregnant women, patients with HIV/AIDS, etc. Moreover, over the two peak years of the pandemic, COVID-related disruptions ...
Metformin is a classic first-line hypoglycemic agent for patients with type 2 diabetes, and is an essential drug in combination regimenes. However, as the evidence is updated, the idea of drug selection for first-line treatment is changing. GLP-1 agonists and SGLT-2 inhibitors in combination with or without metformin (as required for glycemic management) have also been recommended by multiple ...
Did you know that almost 36 million people in the EU live with a rare disease and the number goes up to 350 million worldwide? These diseases are an important cause of chronic illness, disability, and premature death in children as well as adults. A rare disease is any disease that affects a very small percentage of the population. It has no single accepted definition; however, countries ...
The Medical Uses of CannabisMedical marijuana, or medical cannabis, refers to any part of the marijuana plant that is prescribed by medical practitioners for the treatment of health problems. The cannabis plant has been used for medicinal uses in many different cultures for thousands of years, dating back to the ancient times when physicians in many parts of the world mixed cannabis into ...
At FINCA Ventures, we look for entrepreneurs leveraging market-based solutions to create large-scale, lasting social impact. In this series, “Meet the Entrepreneur,” we’ll be taking you into the minds of the intrepid leaders at our portfolio companies who boldly venture into markets in need of positive disruption. Globally, there is a shortage of over 100M units of donor blood ...
Keeping biologicals at low temperatures is an established and effective way of maintaining their potency. This is critical for many types of medicines, vaccines, reagents, and biological samples, which is the reason why laboratories, hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, and more employ medical-grade refrigerators to protect their samples from ambient ...
Many cell and gene therapy solutions have shown considerable promise as a source of possible treatments for a wide range of chronic disorders. However, these sophisticated therapies introduce additional barriers such as the requirements for ultra-low and cryogenic storage, which affect numerous steps of the biomedical solutions’ life cycles, from their development to their administration. ...
When developing and monitoring the production of the Bluelavage medical rinsing system, UTK Solution uses Lometec's measurement services. In order to constantly keep an eye on the high quality criteria and ultimately also to be able to meet them, UTK relied on digitization from the start with this product for medical technology - and that also in the 3D measurement technology, the measurement ...