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MRI Predicts Failing MoM Hip Implants
May 20, 2013 10:48 am | by Salynn Boyles | News | CommentsSynovial volume as measured by MRI is highly predictive of metal-on-metal (MoM) hip implant failure in both symptomatic and asymptomatic patients, a study has found. The findings suggest MRI may be useful for identifying patients who need revision surgery long before symptoms occur and significant tissue damage takes place.
Source Of Infection Affects Hospital Mortality In Septic Shock Patients In The ICU
May 20, 2013 10:29 am | News | CommentsIn ICU patients who have septic shock, the anatomic source of infection has a strong effect on the chances of survival, according to a new study from researchers in Canada. Understanding the local infection source in patients with septic shock may influence treatment strategies and clinical outcomes.
ER Docs Are Key To Reducing Healthcare Costs
May 20, 2013 10:26 am | News | CommentsHospital admissions from the ER increased by 17 percent over seven years, accounting for nearly all the growth in hospital admissions between 2003 and 2009. Hospital inpatient care is a key driver of healthcare costs, accounting for 31 percent of the nation's healthcare expenses.
Multi-Purpose Surgical Drape Clamp
May 20, 2013 10:10 am | by Spectrum Surgical Instruments | Spectrum Surgical Instruments Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsSpectrum Surgical Instruments Corporation is pleased to offer a Multi-Purpose Surgical Drape Clamp. The familiar design of the easy-to-grip clip allows for secure clamping of surgical drapes to IV poles and drape-stands. The clip is washable, reusable, rust-resistant, and fully-autoclavable.
STRIP-T'S
May 20, 2013 10:01 am | by Kapp Surgical Instruments | Product Releases | CommentsSelf-adhesive STRIP-T’S from Kapp Surgical Instruments are designed to organize all surgical tubes, scopes, and instruments attaching any place on the surgical field. According to the company, STRIP-T’S is the least expensive apparatus to secure implements to the surgical field and is less expensive than tape, pouches, or drapes.
Visor Handband Loupe Magnifier
May 20, 2013 9:52 am | by Vision USA | Vision Usa | Product Releases | CommentsVision USA offers the Task-Vision Visor Handband loupe magnifier. According to the company, the product is distortion-free, optical-grade acrylic coated for abrasion resistance and increased light transmission. The lenses are prismatic for convergence (better to see with both eyes) and the lenses / powers are interchangeable.
After Ravages Of Flesh-Eating Bacteria, Woman Uses New Bionic Hands
May 20, 2013 9:43 am | by Michael Martinez | Articles | CommentsFlesh-eating bacteria amputee Aimee Copeland now uses the latest technology in prosthetic hands to chop vegetables, pick up tiny items like Skittles, and comb and iron press her hair. The "i-limb ultra revolution" hands can cost up to $120,000 each, said a spokesman for manufacturer Touch Bionics.
Medical Mistakes Occur At All Levels Of Care
May 20, 2013 9:25 am | by Itzhak Brook, M.D. | Blogs | CommentsI was not aware how common these errors are until I became a patient myself after being diagnosed with hypopharyngeal carcinoma. I am sharing my personal experiences about the medical and surgical errors that occurred during my hospitalizations at three different hospitals. My inability to speak after surgery made it difficult for me to prevent all of these mistakes. Fortunately, I was able to abort many of them.
Administration Announces $1B Initiative To Launch Healthcare Innovation Awards
May 17, 2013 1:56 pm | News | CommentsHealth and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced a nearly $1 billion initiative that will fund awards and evaluation to build on the Obama administration’s work to transform the healthcare system by delivering better care and lowering costs. This second round of Health Care Innovation Awards will fund applicants that have a high likelihood of driving healthcare system transformation and delivering better outcomes.
Pentax Medical And Hitachi-Aloka Medical Continue Joint Innovation And Global Leadership In Endoscopic Ultrasound Systems
May 17, 2013 1:40 pm | News | CommentsPENTAX Medical, a healthcare industry leader in endoscopic imaging, and Hitachi-Aloka Medical, a global leader in ultrasound imaging, recently announced renewed collaborative efforts between the two global companies to enable further innovation in the development of Endoscopic Ultrasound Systems (EUS).
New Study Reports Key Findings For ABThera Open Abdomen Negative Pressure Therapy System
May 17, 2013 1:36 pm | News | CommentsKinetic Concepts, Inc. announced today that ABThera Open Abdomen Negative Pressure Therapy System (ABThera OA NPT) was associated with significantly improved patient outcomes compared to traditional Barker’s vacuum-packing technique (BVPT) in trauma and surgical patients studied.
Details Of Jolie's Breast Treatment Revealed
May 17, 2013 11:14 am | by Marilynn Marchione | News | CommentsAngelina Jolie's mother had breast cancer and died of ovarian cancer, and her maternal grandmother also had ovarian cancer — strong evidence of an inherited, genetic risk that led the actress to have both of her healthy breasts removed to try to avoid the same fate, her doctor said Wednesday.
Tissue Damage From Metal-On-Metal Hip Implants Appears Before Pain Symptoms Appear
May 17, 2013 10:34 am | News | CommentsMetal-on-metal hip implants can cause inflammation of the joint lining (synovitis) long before symptoms appear, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can be used to identify this inflammation, according to a new study. The study, which appears in an upcoming issue of the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, demonstrates that MRI can be used to identify implants that are going to fail before people become symptomatic.
California Doc Promising Cancer Cure To Be Sentenced
May 17, 2013 10:30 am | by Greg Risling, Associated Press | News | CommentsDr. Christine Daniel, 58, is scheduled to be sentenced Friday in a Los Angeles courtroom where federal prosecutors are asking for 27 years in prison for crimes they deem cruel, despicable, and heinous. Daniel's lawyer is seeking a nearly six-year prison term. In all, authorities believe Daniel siphoned about $1.1 million from dozens of families between 2001 and 2004.
Robotic Transplant An Option For Obese Kidney Patients
May 17, 2013 10:26 am | by Sherri McGinnis Gonzalez | News | CommentsObese patients who received robotic kidney transplants had fewer wound complications than patients who received traditional “open” transplant surgery, according to surgeons at the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System. The findings should allow more obese patients to receive kidney transplants.
