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6 Ways You Can Ensure Your Medical Business Is Up To The Highest Standard
Are you looking for ways to ensure your medical business operates at the highest standard? Medical businesses have to be held to a higher standard. Patients entrust their lives and well-being to healthcare providers, so
The Most Common Mistakes in Addiction Recovery And How To Avoid Them
If you’re like most people who are struggling with addiction, you probably feel helpless and alone. You may have tried to quit numerous times, only to relapse and feel even worse than before. But recovery
Using the Power of AI for Early Critical Disease Detection
AMD's Subh Bhattacharya discusses how AI's potential for diagnostic applications is limitless.
A Step-Up in Foot Comfort for Women: Custom, Flexible Orthotics No Longer Compromise Style for Stability: By Jamie Greenawalt, president, Foot Levelers
Greenawalt writes flexible orthotics – developed by women, for women. These custom, flexible orthotics resolve the vast differences in foot structure between women and men, relieving the discomfort, pain and fatigue that results from high-fashion
Globus and NuVasive Send Shockwaves Through Spine Market
The companies are merging to form the second largest player in spine behind Medtronic.
Abbott Nabs a 'Most Attractive' Target as Medtech M&A Swells
Big medtech unleashed a flurry of M&A activity this week, with Abbott and GE HealthCare among the big spenders.
What Is Hair Drug Testing? Accuracy, What To Expect, And How To Prepare For One
Drug tests are quite common in various situations—whether required by an employer or ordered by a court. While numerous testing methods exist, hair drug testing is quickly becoming the preferred option. This article shares
Here’s Why GE HealthCare Has M&A-Making Fever in 2023
The Chicago-based company is acquiring Caption AI, a firm that specializes in using artificial intelligence to assist in conducting ultrasound scans. This would be the firm’s second deal of the year.
Antibacterial Smart Sutures Visible in CT Scans
Researchers at RMIT University in Australia have developed ‘smart stitches’ that can fight bacteria and reveal the location of the sutured area in CT scans. The sutures have been developed to reduce the chances of
Voice-Activated Sample Prep for Safer Handling
Researchers at Kyung Hee University in South Korea have developed a voice-activated DNA sample pre-treatment device to assist clinicians dealing with outbreaks of infectious disease to stay safer. Dealing with highly infectious patient samples puts
Terahertz Spectroscopy to Assess Severity of Skin Burns
Scientists at Stony Brook University in New York have developed a hand-held scanner that uses terahertz time-domain spectroscopy and neural network data analysis to non-invasively assess the severity of skin burns. At present, it is
Philips and TriHealth Announce Multi-year Partnership at zheart of New TriHealth Heart & Vascular Institute On the Campus of Bethesda North Hospital
The partnership also consists of technology management plans, helping to ensure the health system can benefit from the latest technology innovations which will help them drive their strategy and deliver on their mission notes Philips.
Common Allergens of Valentine’s Day — And How to Avoid Them By Dr. Cliff Han
This Valentine’s Day, get clued up on the allergens you might not have considered, and avoid leaving your date — or yourself — in hives, fits of sneezes, or potentially an even more serious condition
Advances In Medical Packaging Require Precision Manufacturing
Increased competition among packaging companies means that creating and strengthening alliances and partnerships with a broad base of medical manufacturers will be core to achieving growth.
How Much Does Rehab Cost for Addiction Treatment?
The cost of rehabilitation centres or rehab clinics varies from place to place. And it depends on several factors, such as the kind of treatment you choose, the location of the rehab, its duration, and
When On The Lookout For A Physician – Remember To Check These Boxes
Finding the right physician is an important decision that can have a huge impact on your health and well-being. It’s essential to take time to research potential doctors before booking an appointment. To help you
Dealing With Medical Negligence: 4 Tips From a Lawyer You Need to Hear
Medical negligence is a serious issue that affects countless people around the world. It can cause physical and emotional trauma, financial hardship, and even death in extreme cases. Unfortunately, it’s all too common for medical
Legal & Medical Consequences of a Car Crash: What You Need to Know
Car accidents are known to be quite traumatic, and there is no way to completely prepare for the mental and physical consequences of a sudden collision. Some people continue to suffer long after their injury
Abbott to Acquire Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
Cardiovascular Systems is a leader in devices for atherectomy, a minimally invasive treatment for plaque build-up in arteries that can restrict blood flow.
Medtronic 'Reveals' New Data on Atrial Fibrillation Detection
The new data shows a 10-fold increase in atrial fibrillation detection with Medtronic's Reveal Linq insertable cardiac monitor at three years compared to standard of care for heart monitoring.