JANUARY COVER STORY
Robotic Surge
There has been a tremendous surge in robotic-assisted surgery in recent years with more than 7 million robotic surgical procedures performed worldwide in 2020.
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Lazurite Submits FDA 510(k) for ArthroFree Wireless Camera System
Medical device and technology company Lazurite Holdings LLC has submitted a 510(k) premarket notification to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its ArthroFree wireless camera system for minimally invasive surgery, and that the submission has been accepted...
Titan Medical Selects Benchmark to Manufacture Enos Robotic Single Access Surgical System
Titan Medical Inc., a medical technology company focused on the design and development of innovative surgical technologies for robotic single access surgery, announced today that it has signed a manufacturing and supply agreement with Benchmark Electronics, Inc. to...
National Medical Billing Services Announces Acquisition of mdStrategies
National Medical Billing Services (National Medical), an industry leading healthcare revenue cycle management company serving the ambulatory surgery center market, has acquired mdStrategies, a full-service medical coding company focused on ASCs. The combination will...
RTI Surgical Becomes Two Independent Companies
RTI Surgical will spin off its metals business, creating two independent companies that are focused on the needs of customers and patients in distinct market segments. Ownership of both companies will be retained by Montagu, a private equity firm.
Mitsubishi Electric Unveils HealthCam Scanning Technology
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation today announced its HealthCam scanning technology, currently undergoing regulatory review, that performs touchless, line-of-sight monitoring of vital signs at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). A working prototype of HealthCam enables...
SPOTLIGHT
Spotlight On: Charlie Lin
Racking up a long list of accomplishments is a considerable achievement for any nurse, let alone one who’s still in his thirties. But what it took Lin to get there, and what he experienced along the way, makes those achievements all the more remarkable.
Spotlight On: Jana Mazzo, RN, RDMS
Ask registered nurse Jana Mazzo why she’s in the health care field, and the answer is a simple one: she wanted to make helping people her life’s work. From that basic principle, however, she’s developed a career that’s as varied and interesting as the nursing field itself.
Spotlight On: Darlene Murdock
Growing up the youngest of three sisters in Laurel, Mississippi, Darlene Murdock remembers well the values her mother instilled in her from childhood: always do your best, don’t worry about what other people say about you, and work hard.
Spotlight On: Kristy A. Wheeler, MSN, RN, CNOR, Senior Clinical Nurse II, Acute Care Emergency Surgery Service Line Coordinator, University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC), Baltimore
As a teenager, Kristy Wheeler grew up watching “ER,” the 15-season NBC medical drama that followed the lives of emergency room staff at a fictional Chicago hospital. The show resonated with her so much so that Wheeler decided to pursue a career as a surgical technologist.
PRODUCT SHOWROOM
Report Forecasts Continued Medical Cart Market Growth
The medical carts and workstations market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.1% from 2020 to reach $8.77 billion by 2027, according to a new market research report published by Meticulous Research. Over the last decade, medical cart...
BK Workstations
BK Workstations are built with all enclosed aluminum. The aluminum framing is reinforced to be sturdy, durable and made to last for 20 years or more. With four pull-out drawers that are deep and self-locking, it allows for easy filling, storage and cleaning. It is...
MAC Medical Closed Case Carts
MAC Medical Inc. manufactures a full line of stainless steel Closed Case Carts that feature fully welded construction with inner skeletal system for strength and easy service bolt-on features. Closed Case Carts are utilized to securely and sterilely transport...
Total Scope Deluxe EndoCart
The Total Scope selection of Endocarts were developed by GI nurses as the safest and most efficient travel system. The Deluxe EndoCart is one of three fully customizable models that Total Scope offers and is an industry-preferred endoscopy cart. The lightweight carts...
Case Medical SteriTite Case Cart System
The Case Medical SteriTite Case Cart system provides safe and convenient transport and storage of surgical devices and supplies. Features include durable stainless-steel construction, efficient use of space, adjustable perforated shelves to avoid tears in blue wrap,...
OUT OF THE OR
COVID Orphanhood Impacts Thousands
Approximately 1 out of 500 children in the United States has experienced COVID-19-associated orphanhood or death of a grandparent caregiver.
Emotional Intelligence: More Than Just Emotions
A common misunderstanding is that emotional intelligence means learning only about emotions. Emotions are just part of the picture.
The Sweetener That is Also a Superfood
Surprise! There is a natural sweetener that packs a powerful nutrition punch.
Holiday Sweets Made to Share
With an easy recipe like Peanut Butter Saltine Candy that calls for just a handful of ingredients, you can get the whole family involved in the kitchen.
3 Daily Dos for Better Core Stabilization and Strength
As we get closer to the new year, health and exercise will continue to be a topic of conversation with ourselves and others.
Contest – December 2021
Better Posture for Stronger Shoulders
The shoulder is arguably one of the most intricate joints in the body. One of the reasons for this is that the muscle groups in the surrounding area can have a serious effect on how it moves.
The Power of Showing Gratitude
Oftentimes people are thankful, but they don’t express that gratitude in words. If that’s you, allow me to suggest expressing your appreciation out loud, because a little positivity goes a long way these days.
Feeding Gut Bugs for Better Blood Pressure
The health benefits (or risks) of what we eat have a lot to do with how our gut microbes react to and are molded by our diet.