Patient Handling Articles
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PTR Robots meet public demands and strengthen care solutions - Case Study
The development of PTR Robots Hospitals spend a lot of resources on conventional patient handling procedures which led Project University Hospital Køge to look for more efficient and flexible alternatives, that would benefit both patient and caregiver and integrate rehabilitation in the daily care routines. The purpose was also to create one solution that fits all situations to avoid ...
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Sit to Stand balance protocol, how to use it?
A look at the Sit-to-Stand protocol The Sit-to-Stand (STS) is a well-known test to quantify the ability of the patient to lift from a sitting position to a standing position. The STS maneuver is mainly used to assess lower limb strength, balance and also fall risk in elderly people [1]. There are several variations of the STS test, such as the five-repetition STS test (FRSTST) which report ...
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The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Center - Case study
The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Center, located in midtown Detroit, is the only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center in metro Detroit and one of just 51 centers of its kind in the United States. The comprehensive cancer center designation means patients can access treatments exclusive to Karmanos, as well as clinical trials, cancer prevention programs, and ...
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12 Protocols for Balance Assessment with force/pressure plate
Balance is achieved and maintained by a complex set of sensorimotor control systems. (check What is Balance?) When any of these systems is injured or deficient, balance can markedly be affected. Therefore, it is important to have tools that can help health professionals identify if there is a balance problem and the specific nature and/or the cause of the problem. Several conditions like stroke, ...
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Don`t Fear the Rise of Robots
To many people, artificial intelligence conjures up two different scenarios – Robocop and Terminator or Tony Stark’s Jarvis – depending on your favourite genre. Many people fear these robots taking over the jobs of humans or even causing harm to them and have been rejecting the adoption of robots in their lives. But artificial intelligence is ingrained in our daily lives and we ...
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How NorDx Laboratories includes PCS in focus on quality for over 20 years - Case Study
What started as two local businesses supporting each other has grown into a valuable decade-spanning relationship based on the common goals of reliable patient test results. Increased Quality >20 Years using Artel NorDx has been using Artel technology to ensure pipette quality and compliance since the 1990s. Increased Organization 100s of pipettes across 12 sites NorDx values the PCS to ...
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Temperature Monitoring Supports the Vaccine Cold Chain
Vaccines play a vital role in society by preventing and eradicating various diseases. Newly developed vaccines such as pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) and rotavirus vaccines have the ability to save a million lives per year. The response to the 2019/2020 global COVID-19 pandemic resulted in mRNA ultra-low temperature vaccines being developed. It is essential for the efficacy of the vaccines ...
By AKCP
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Combination of two epitope identification techniques enables the rational design of soy allergen Gly m 4 mutants
Abstract Detailed IgE-binding epitope analysis is a key requirement for the understanding and development of diagnostic and therapeutic agents to address food allergies. An IgE-specific linear peptide microarray with random phage peptide display for the high-resolution mapping of IgE-binding epitopes of the major soybean allergen Gly m 4, which is a homologue to the birch pollen allergen Bet v ...
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Healthcare in Crisis: Workplace Safety at Hospitals
Not long ago, I spent an extended time in the hospital with my father. As I stayed by his side, I was surprised to see how many potential workplace hazards and possible near-miss injuries hospital employees faced. The staff was looking out for my father’s safety, but I wondered if they were thinking about their own safety as well. We count on physicians, nurses and healthcare assistants to ...
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‘Pod Trolley’ Development Update
A new development for the easy handling and in-hospital transport of both Baby Pod II and Scan Pod. We’re pleased to announce that development of this new accessory for the Baby Pod II and Scan Pod is progressing well and is on track for launch Q1 2014. The trolley features a locking mechanism for the securing of the Scan Pod during transit through the hospital to the MRI unit, and ...
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