A question of certainty Medicine loves certainty. Certainty gives us the ability to make a diagnosis, to put an absolute, discrete label on a set of symptoms, and to develop a treatment plan to ameliorate those symptoms. Being certain about a diagnosis allows us to set goals for research and development, and it provides for […]
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NDD’S portable spirometer shown to deliver accurate, consistent results in the most challenging of environments NDD Medical Technologies (ndd), a global leader and innovator of diagnostic devices for the early detection of COPD and other chronic lung diseases, announces the successful deployment of its EasyOne Air portable spirometer for testing lung function at the world’s largest freediving
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A recent study led by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco has led to an exciting discovery that can lower the risk of anal cancer. In the Anal Cancer / HSIL Outcomes Research, or ANCHOR study, a randomized clinical trial with over 4,000 participants, researchers found that the risk of anal cancer among
This patient-centered field, which combines modern medicine with engineering, emerged thanks to the development of medical technologies during the second half of the 20th century. Clinical engineering includes healthcare-oriented medical devices with preventive, therapeutic, diagnostic, and restorative applications. Some of its roles are advising, designing, and defining technological plans and policies to support the structure
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The installation of the Riedl robot in the pharmacy area of the Ramón Carrillo Hospital is a technological breakthrough that makes it the first fully digitalized hospital in Latin America. The pharmacy of the Ramón Carrillo Hospital is equipped with cutting-edge robotic technology provided by Fibonacci. Medical and non-medical systems work horizontally and cover every
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This is a day to promote prevention strategies and raise awareness about cardiovascular diseases. World Heart Day also aims to promote healthy lifestyle habits from childhood, to prevent heart diseases during adulthood. In this sense, it is worth noting that cardiovascular diseases (CVD), including myocardial infarction and stroke, are among the leading causes of death
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NYU Langone confirms efficacy of PurTabs NaDCC disinfectant in new health study. The Evaluation of Electrolyzed Water, Sodium Dichloroisocyanurate and Peracetic Acid with Hydrogen Peroxide for the Disinfection of Patient Room Surfaces. ABSTRACT Sporicidal disinfectants are necessary to control Clostridioides difficile and Candida auris. Novel application methods such as electrostatic sprayers may increase disinfection effectiveness. We employed
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Dermatology is based on a visual assessment of the clinical condition presented by the patient. It is subject to a thorough clinical and microscopical examination. Dermoscopy is employed as an auxiliary tool in the examination of the skin. It is a non-invasive technique that improves the clinical diagnosis of skin lesions and makes it possible
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Disinfecting is essential to prevent the spread of this and other infections. The new technologies available in this article. Monkeypox (MPX) is a viral zoonotic disease. Although it used to be a rare disease, the current infection levels are the highest ever recorded outside Western and Central Africa, where it is endemic. While the COVID-19
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Spirometry is essential for the diagnosis and monitoring of respiratory diseases. According to the World Health Organization ( WHO ) around 235 million people suffer from symptoms associated with respiratory diseases. Many of them have not been officially diagnosed and almost 30 percent have probably been misdiagnosed. Awareness and education are the first crucial steps in the early diagnosis
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