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How Mobile Medical Equipment Management Can Help Healthcare Associated Infection Prevention Efforts – By Amy Knue, VP of Mobile Equipment Services, TRIMEDX
Ms. Knue writes, "Every day, 1-in-31 U.S. hospital patients contract an infection associated with their hospital care. Healthcare-associated infections (HAI) have high morbidity and mortality, and the top 5 infection causes cost the healthcare system
A Must-Have Medical Equipment List For Ambulatory Care Facilities
Ambulatory care services provide a great alternative to hospital admissions. Instead of spending several days in medical facilities for minor surgeries, diagnostic tests, rehabilitation, and other health concerns, patients can visit outpatient facilities and get
6 Big Developments to Watch for at TCT
Here's what everyone is going to be talking about at this year's Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) annual meeting taking place in Boston, MA next weekend.
How Injection Molding Can Help Keep Up with Device Demand
Patrick Werle, Business Development Manager, Medical Husky Technologies, is set to discuss tapping into the high demand for medtech using injection molding.
Motion Sensors to Detect Age-Related Disease
Researchers at the University of Bern in Switzerland have developed a motion tracking system that is intended to assist in detecting age-related disease in elderly people. The system could be installed in someone’s home or
Wearable Pneumatic Assistive Tech with Logic Gate Control
Researchers at Rice University have developed a textile control system, free of any electronics, for pneumatic wearable technology that is designed to be helpful for people with limited mobility. Medgadget recently covered the pneumatic ‘gripper’
Bayer Launches Sustainable Packaging Innovation Challenge
In partnership with open innovation services company yet2, Bayer invites external innovators to share knowledge on sustainable flexible and rigid materials for use in its consumer healthcare packaging.
FDA Warns Against Abbott MitraClip Malfunctions
Abbott reported an increased rate of clip lock malfunctions before and after deployment for all device models and in approximately 1.3% of procedures.
Common Health Problems That Can Happen to Anyone
Humans can be healthy throughout most of their lives, but health issues are expected to happen at some point. Certain health conditions may occur more often than others, allowing researchers and medical professionals to gather
How Guardant Is Redefining Cancer Detection
Guardant Health’s co-founder and CEO, Helmy Eltoukhy reveals how the company has been making huge waves in the field of liquid biopsy.
Philips In More Hot Water Over Respirator Recalls
French prosecutors have opened a preliminary investigation into the firm's massive recall, according to a report from Reuters.
Setting Trends in Surgical Robotics
MD+DI sat down with Dave Saunders, the CTO and cofounder of Galen Robotics, to discuss the trends and upcoming business opportunities affecting companies in the medtech space.
Elizabeth Holmes Wants a Trial Do-Over
A hearing regarding the Theranos founder's second request for a new trial is scheduled for Oct. 3.
3M Achieves FedRAMP Status for its RevCycle Platform & Other Supplier News
Here’s what was new in the world of medical device suppliers during the week of September 4.
TekniPlex Rebrands, Streamlining Corporate Identity
“By consolidating all brands under the TekniPlex name, we will be able to better service our customers by providing them greater visibility into the full-breadth of our capabilities and offerings,” said Brenda Chamulak, President &
NICO and Elite Medical “Dream Team” Form Oncology Tissue Advisory Board
NICO Corporation advises the collaboration aims to modernize tissue biobanking for improved treatment of GBM and other brain cancers.
What is the Distinction Between a CT Scan and an MRI Scan?
When you need to have a scan of your body, you might be wondering what type of scan is best for you. Two common scans are the CT scan and the MRI scan. But even
Abbott Brings Its Talisman to Europe
The Talisman occluder now comes pre-assembled to the Amplatzer Trevisio delivery cable, reducing prep time ahead of the procedure and making it easier to use for patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure.
Chinese Cancer Patients Have a 'SMART' New Therapy Option
ViewRay's regulatory approval in China comes slightly ahead of expectations.
Cybersecurity, Medical Devices, and Recall Risk By Chris Harvey, Senior VP of Brand Protection at Sedgwick
"Connectivity can be a huge benefit if it means getting information to a doctor more efficiently, being able to monitor vital signs, or even having two different medical devices talk to each other to help