Patient Care
Sharkskin Surface Topography Inhibits Bacterial Growth
A new way to control infections on artificial surfaces, based on the physical properties of a shark's skin, is able to inhibit the growth of microorganisms and bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Escherichia coli. More...07 Jan 2009
More Sleep, Fewer Work Hours Recommended for Hospital Residents
A new report recommends strategies to reduce medical resident fatigue-related errors and improve patient safety and medical training by reducing residents' duty hours, increasing their sleep hours, and increasing supervision of work hour limits. More...23 Dec 2008
Event Reporting Joint Venture Will Help Hospitals Improve Patient Safety
MERS International and GE Healthcare have announced a joint venture to develop process improvement and change management tools which will help hospitals systemically track events, identify root causes, and prevent process of care errors and other adverse events. More...22 Dec 2008
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STI Test
Vivalytic Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Array
Pediatric Mask
Respire SOFT
POC Respiratory/Sore Throat Test
BIOFIRE SPOTFIRE (R/ST) Panel
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Copper Fixtures Kill Most Hospital Microbes
Robot Wheelchair Directed by Voice Command
IT System Empower Patients to Participate in Their Own Care
See-Through Positive Displacement Connector Improves Safety
First U.S. Patient Undergoes MR-Guided Focused Ultrasound Procedure
Flat Panel Detector Provides High-Quality Digital Radiography in a Portable Format
Treating Soft Tissue Carcinoma with Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy
Mammogram Pain Reduced by Over-The-Counter Anesthetic Gel
Novel Medical Fabrics Could Serve as Delivery Devices
Innovative Emergency Stretcher Protects Spine
New Micro-Needle emulates Mosquito Bite
RFID Tags Found to Interfere With Hospital Equipment
Cartridge-Based Patient ID solution Makes wristband Printing Easier
Emergency Sled Helps Evacuate Bed-Ridden Patients
Debunking Medical Myths
Novel Surface Treatment Offers Improved Infection Control
Ordinary Soap Found as Effective as Antibacterial Soap
Herbal Supplement Found to Curb Growth of Pancreatic Cancer Cells
High Levels of Antibodies May Be Linked to Low Levels of Cancer
Helping Stutterers Speak Freely
Fiber May Decrease Breast Cancer Risk
Vaccine Patch Developed for Alzheimer's Disease
Obesity Called a Global Epidemic
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