All cases of HAIs associated with contaminated GI endoscopes was linked to a breach or violation of at least 1 reprocessing step.
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Market Analysis: Endoscopic Equipment
The growing popularity of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) is leading to an increased adoption of endoscopy devices, according to new reports by GBI Research and TechNavio. An increase in MIS is correlated with lower incidences of post-operative complications, minimal...
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Spotlight On: Linda Groah
by Matthew N. Skoufalos “When I was developing my choice of careers, there weren’t a lot of choices for women,” says AORN Executive Director and CEO Linda Groah. They boiled down to “be a teacher, be a nurse, be a secretary,” she says. Instead of regarding those...
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Health: How Much Salt Are You Eating?
A Closer Look At Six Salty Foods Eating too many salty foods can create all sorts of health problems, including high blood pressure. But did you know a lot of common foods are packed with excess sodium? It’s not just the French fries and potato chips you need to be...
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Fitness: Investing in Fitness Now Pays Health Dividends Later
by Howard Lewine, M.D. What would you pay to keep from getting sick as you get older? How about a daily walk or other exercise? A new study suggests that’s exactly the right investment. In the study, people who were the most fit at midlife lived longer and spent less...
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Nutrition: Cooking with Quinoa
by Jessie Price By now you’ve probably tasted quinoa, and probably even know how to pronounce it (“keen-wah”). Maybe you’ve come to love it because it’s a healthy whole grain and cooks up in just 20 minutes or because it has a lovely nutty taste and delicate...
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