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A Small Guide On How To Become A Medical Assistant
When most people think of healthcare workers, their minds go to doctors, nurses, and surgeons. However, there are many other positions and jobs that are equally as important as those just mentioned. If you are
Masimo Takes a Bite Out of Apple
Apple lost in the first round of its patent battle with Masimo.
Life Science Outsourcing Picks Up J-Pac Medical
The two contract manufacturers serve the medical device and diagnostics industries from opposite coasts.
GE Healthcare Is Already Wheeling and Dealing
The proposed deal is the company's first M&A gamble since completing its spinoff last week.
Motus GI to Axe 45% of Workforce, Explore Financial Alternatives
The company is considering potential strategic alternatives including acquisition, merger, reverse merger, and sale of assets, among other options.
10 Tips For Getting Fit In 2023
Most people in their lifetime will attempt diet changes or new fitness plans to help them stay healthy. And yet time after time, these plans fail. The reason can normally be pinned down to one
How to Become a Therapist: A Quick Guide to Changing Your Career
Looking to pursue a career as a therapist? Working in professional psychotherapy will guarantee a varied and rewarding role that comes with plenty of challenges too. Whether you’ve worked in a healthcare setting before or
Baylor Scott & White Research Institute, TGen and OncoHost Announce New Research Study to Analyze Resistance Mechanisms in Lung Canc
OncoHost notes this multi-year study is one of the most extensive, comprehensive, and prospective evaluations of cancer dynamics and resistance mechanisms the industry has seen.
Penumbra Launches Lightning Flash – Most Advanced Mechanical Thrombectomy System
Lightning Flash, powered by the Penumbra ENGINE®, uses both pressure and flow-based algorithms to detect blood clot and blood flow.
Improve Your Education Facility In 4 Easy Steps
When it comes to education, nothing is more important than having a good facility in which to learn. A well-designed and well-maintained education facility can help students learn and grow in a variety of ways,
What Medical Device Inventor Evaded the Nazis at Age 15?
Trivia Tuesday: What life-saving medical device might never have been invented if this man hadn't fled Poland at age 15 when the Nazis invaded in 1939?
Rivermark Medical Reports Successful First-in-Human Use of Its Flostent System for Symptomatic BPH
The Flostent System is intended to be the preferred first-line device treatment for BPH. The outpatient procedure involves the placement of a nitinol stent during a routine flexible cystoscopy with minimal patient recovery time and
OrganOx Enrols First US Patient for Post-Approval Study
OrganOx notes the PAS will collect data on the occurrence of biliary-related complications, subject survival and graft survival of 315 liver transplant patients transplanted using NMP on metra.
Instylla Announces Enrollment of Initial Patient in the Prospective Multicenter HALT Study
The HALT study is led by Dr. Suvranu Ganguli, Section Chief, Interventional Radiology, Boston Medical Center.
Five Ways Health Professionals Can Benefit From Field Research
Field research is often associated with academic research and studies, but it can also be an essential job asset for health professionals. Field research involves researching and collecting data in real-world settings. It is a
Ludovic Richard-Vitton Appointed CEO of the Vygon Group
Ludovic Richard-Vitto will oversee international roll-out of group’s industrial and commercial strategy.
Thirona Spins out the Retina Business to Pursue Long-term Growth Plans
Thirona specializes in artificial intelligence for lung and retinal image analysis allowing for precise quantification of abnormalities related to pulmonary and eye diseases.
Fluidx Unveils New Embolic for Neurovascular Use
The IMPASS Embolic Device is part of the portfolio of embolics currently under development by Fluidx. In the fall, Fluidx announced successful completion of a multi-center clinical trial with the GPX Embolic Device to treat
Dozee Partners with British International Investment to Transform Public Healthcare in India
Backed by BII’s capital, Dozee will upgrade regular beds to step-down ICUs through the MillionICU initiative – established by Dozee in 2021 to install one million step-down ICU beds across India - and bring about
Reducing Injuries in Radiologic Technologists By Demetria Thomas, Radiologic Technologist (R) (ARRT), Product Developer, DST Innovations
Demetria Thomas shares her views the importance of evaluating ergonomic features of medical imaging equipment.