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Researchers have shown how to modify a smartphone so that it can be used to measure a person’s walking gait to prevent falls in people with compromised balance, such as the elderly or those with Parkinson’s disease. The innovation, being commercialized as SmartGait,...

EIZO Inc. has expanded its FDA 510(k)-cleared large monitor system with the addition of the RadiForce LS580W monitor and LMM0802 large monitor manager for interventional radiology and surgical suites. In 2011, EIZO received FDA 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and...

Encompass Group LLC has announced more size options for the Albahealth EssentialCARE Anti-Embolism Stockings. “With proper sizing and application of anti-embolism stockings being the key to comfortable and effective DVT prevention therapy, a vast size offering is...

On recent field visits in the sterile processing and OR areas of various hospitals, staff members revealed that one challenge they face is being uncomfortably hot in their work environments. Shifts can be long and especially hot while wearing necessary PPE. With this...

Span-America Medical Systems Inc. introduces a 42-inch expander kit for its Rexx and Advantage models following the recent introduction of its premium Encore bed with advanced caregiving features such as on-board ReadyWide sleep surface expansion. Engineered for easy...