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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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
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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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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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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Modern operating rooms (ORs) are becoming more complex with the continuous development of technological devices. New technologies, increasingly present in society, offer valuable solutions for the healthcare sector. The deployment of technology and artificial intelligence gives way to digital transformation. The development of the advances has also reached the ORs. The concept of intelligent ORs has
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Heine EasyClean laryngoscopes offer the most reliable view to intubate patients in a fast, safe and sustainable way. Following proven Heine’s standards, this premium laryngoscope line is made from specially selected materials where everything from LED light intensity to reprocessing and sterilization is designed to meet the most demanding safety standards on the market. This
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Automation, standardization and maximum sterilization in less time Steris AMSCO® 7052HP washers have standardized and automated processes, which leads to shorter proceeding times. Manual washing of instruments consists of 14 steps. AMSCO 7052 HP and 7053 HP thermal disinfectors save time, reducing the over 50 minutes of direct labor and the more than 90 minutes
The V-Pro S2 and MAX 2 devices allow ten reprocessing cycles of up to 10 masks per cycle, extending their useful life. N95 face masks are an essential piece of personal protective equipment. Healthcare workers use a large number of masks for protection, so decontamination and reutilization ensure continuous availability even at times of peak
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