Skyline Medical, Inc., producer of the FDAapproved Streamway System for automated, direct-to-drain surgical fluid disposal, has joined Practice Greenhealth. Practice Greenhealth is the nation’s leading healthcare community that empowers its members to increase their...
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Nursing Spotlight on: Meridie “Dee” Penny
by Matthew Skoufalos | Dec 1, 2013
The Perth, Australia native and mother of five is a third-generation nurse who entered the field later in her life, after a career as a nanny, a military marriage and a life as a mom. She’s seen places as far-flung from her native continent as Canada and Japan, but...
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New Study Proves Antimicrobial Gloves Help Reduce SSI Risk
by OR Today Magazine | Dec 1, 2013
Ansell has released the results of a recently published study demonstrating that antimicrobial surgical gloves have the potential to decrease the risk of surgical site infection (SSI). In the event of a glove breach, the antimicrobial agent can suppress the regrowth...
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DePuy Synthes Trauma launches Radial Head Prosthesis system in the U.S.
by OR Today Magazine | Dec 1, 2013
DePuy Synthes Trauma has launched the new Radial Head Prosthesis System for primary and revision joint replacement of the radial head to restore joint function. The system offers several benefits over current technologies. “This system is a comprehensive solution for...
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Brain Injuries are a Hot Topic in Football – the NFL is Funding Research to Improve Diagnosis
by OR Today Magazine | Dec 1, 2013
The National Institutes of Health and NFL tackle concussion research together The National Institutes of Health has selected eight projects to receive support to answer some of the most fundamental problems on traumatic brain injury, including understanding long-term...
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Research validates effectiveness of Steris UV system
by OR Today Magazine | Dec 1, 2013
In response to a healthcare industry need to address the infection control gaps that many times linger following manual disinfection processes, Steris Corp., a leading provider of infection prevention solutions, introduces the Pathogon UV Disinfection System. The...
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