hospital stay Articles
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HAIs during the COVID-19 pandemic
In the thick of the COVID-19 pandemic it is important to remember that multi drug resistant organisms (MDRO’s) and antibiotic resistant organism infections are still occurring - something many in the field call a silent epidemic, now lurking in the shadow of COVID-19. Last month, the Presidential Advisory Council on Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria met virtually for their fall ...
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New DVT device completes first-in-human trial (Venous News)
The first-in-human case using the new deep vein thrombosis (DVT) device Vetex thrombectomy catheter (Vetex Medical) has recently been completed in a multicentre study. The device has the potential to reduce hospital stays and costs associated with DVT treatment, a press release announces. According to Vetex Medical, the Vetex thrombectomy catheter is the first device to combine rotational and ...
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Transvaginal Hybrid Notes Cholecystectomy: Current Techniques and Advantages
Abstract Laparoscopic cholecystectomy has proven to be a safe and effective procedure, with low rates of com- plications and mortality since its introduction in the late 1980s. However, surgeons have been working to develop alternatives to this technique to improve clinical outcomes and the level of patient satisfaction. Natural orifice trans- luminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) is one such ...
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Single-port laparoscopic neosalpingostomy for hydrosalpinx
Abstract Background: To describe the surgical technique and our initial experience of single-port laparoscopic neosalpingostomy (SP-LN) for treatment of hydrosalpinx. Materials and methods: This prospective observational study was carried out at University teaching hospitals. Ten women underwent SP-LN for hydrosalpinx between November 2012 and December 2015. Results: The mean (range) age and ...
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Single umbilical incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy: Initial experience of the Coelio Club
Summary 41m: To assess the initial results of single umbilical incision laparoscopic cholecystectomies (SUILC) performed by the members of the Club Coelio. Patients and methods: This multicenter study involved 65 consecutive patients undergoing SUILC between September 2008 and December 2009. The operation was performed with a O3 scope in 35 and with a 305 scope in 30 patients. There were 56 ...
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Improved Sepsis Detection & Compliance: 6 Areas your Next Solution should Address
Sepsis accounts for over 20% of deaths worldwide (WHO) and 85% of cases occur in low-resource settings.But this isn’t a problem mostly owned by third-world countries with inadequate equipment and detection technology. In the U.S., less than 50% of patients are correctly treated for sepsis, mostly due to clinicians missing the timeline for treatment. The problem is so widespread that ...
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Hospital noise levels are getting worse
Noise pollution from medical equipment, alarms, phones, doors opening and closing, staff activities and visitors can make hospitals and especially intensive care units very noisy places. Add to that the amount of hard reflective surfaces and how close beds are to each other and you’ve got an acoustically unpleasant environment where noise bounces around and gets amplified. Anyone who has ...
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What to Expect with the Acessa® Procedure
If your doctor has talked to you about the Acessa® procedure, chances are you’ve been living with fibroids and the symptoms that come along with them—symptoms like extreme periods, stomach swelling and bloating, leg and back pain, stomach and pelvic pain, digestive issues, anemia, pain during sex, and frequent urination. Ugh. No wonder you’re looking for relief. ...
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The Power of Outcome-Based Pricing
In February of 2019, CEOs and senior executives from seven major pharmaceutical companies met with the Senate Finance Committee about drug pricing. During that meeting, AstraZeneca CEO Pascal Soriot discussed how value-based agreements have the potential to transform how medicines are priced and reimbursed in the U.S., and in doing so, triggered a host of discussions across the industry on the ...
By Vistex Inc
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What are the non-woven fabrics in daily life?
Simply put, nonwovens have opened doors nonwoven fabric of opportunity for everyday convenience that would have been the stuff of dreams or wild imagination not too long ago. Just like Henry Ford made it possible for everyday folks to own a car and the Wright brothers to glide from one part of the country to another over 1000 miles away in a matter of hours, nonwovens have revolutionized several ...
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Coronavirus: continued updates in basic research, vaccine development and testing
Researchers have delved further into our understanding of coronavirus, while the race to develop a vaccine continues. New advances in coronavirus understanding New research has put paid to some of the conspiracy theories surrounding coronavirus. A team comprising researchers from both the US, Australia and the UK has analyzed the receptor-binding domain (RBD) and the cleavage site present on ...
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Practitioner Spotlight--Roberta Smith
Name: Roberta Smith Office: Denver Practice Area: Health and Safety Area of Expertise: Occupational Health and Safety About Me in 140 Characters: I am passionate about worker health and I love having a rich and diverse career background to draw experience from. I enjoy cycling, running, swimming, biathlon, and knitting. What area(s) of Health and Safety are you most interested in? Why? Being ...
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Treatment Considerations for Pediatric Deep Soft Tissue Injuries
Treatment of pediatric soft tissue wounds presents additional complexities and highlights unique requirements. This piece provides a synopsis of an article [1] published in the Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports by Dr. Kyle Crowley and his colleagues from the Division of Paediatric Surgery at Townsville University Hospital in Queensland, Australia. NovoSorb® BTM, a biodegradable ...
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Post-COVID Rehabilitation - Case Study
Rehabilitation of Anneleen, 26 years Sporty woman Hospitalisation after SARS-CoV-2 infection Cognitive difficulties (memory impairment) A few months ago, Anneleen ended up in hospital with a COVID infection. Due to her extreme and persistent shortness of breath, she stayed in the Respiratory Department for several weeks. During her stay in hospital, she fortunately did not have to be ...
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How One Smart MedTech Company is Leveraging Innovation to Save the Lives and Limbs of VTE Patients
Medical device start-up companies must focus on innovation, regulatory compliance, efficient processes and prudent financial management in order to survive. Smart MedTech companies prioritize their funding to only support innovation which will result in new products that fulfill significant unmet clinical needs over the long-term. Thrombolex, a relatively new entrant into the MedTech sector, is a ...
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Discriminant based analysis of unplanned 14 days readmission patients of hospital
Medical quality and efficiency are two of the most important dimensions of hospital's overall management performance. Medical quality and efficiency of hospital is measured by indicator projects in different medical field. Most quality indicator projects adopt a resource-based measurement for the length of stay of patients. One of these indicators is 'unplanned readmission rate within 14 days of ...
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FDA Approved Peptide Drugs in the First Half of 2023
The FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) regulatory approval of a total of 26 NME (New Molecular Entity) drugs in the first half of 2023. It is worth noting that the 26 drugs approved include 4 peptide drugs, accounting for 15% of the total. In the past 2022, the FDA has approved only three peptide drugs: Tirzepatide, Lutetium 177Lu Vipivotide Tetraxetan and Terlipressin, of which ...
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Breakthrough Innovations in Bipolar Hip Prosthesis: Improving Mobility and Stability
Hip replacement surgery has been a life-changing procedure for individuals grappling with debilitating hip conditions like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or hip fractures. Over the years, continuous strides in medical technology have ushered in substantial enhancements in hip prostheses, offering patients the prospect of regaining mobility, alleviating pain, and improving their overall ...
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Productivity and its components in Tunisian public hospitals
This paper analyses the productivity and efficiency of the Tunisian public hospitals over the period from 2000 to 2007. We obtain estimates of productivity using the bootstrapped Malmquist index, and a truncated regression model is used to examine how external factors impact the level of productivity and its components (i.e. (a) the bed occupancy ratio which represents the hospital capacity ...
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Landmark Study Shows a 0% Blood Culture Contamination Rate is Achievable with Steripath
As a professor in infectious disease and microbiology, epidemiologist, and Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Control at Stanford Health Care, Dr. Lucy S. Tompkins was skeptical that a 0% blood culture contamination rate could be achieved, especially in a major academic medical center. Study Results In an oral abstract of the Steripath Gen2 Initial Specimen Diversion Device® ...
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