A variety of intraoperative imaging and assessment techniques are available in modern operating rooms. However, there is no standardized method for assessing and evaluating vascular procedures. Ultrasound is a procedure that uses sound waves to see inside the body. An interoperative duplex ultrasound shows the surgeon the path and volume
Effective disinfection is essential in preventing healthcare-associated infections, known as Healthcare-associated Infections (HAIs). One thing is clear. No-touch modalities for hospital room disinfection are a powerful force in the battle against HAIs because they take human error out of the equation. The machines do the work, not a cleaning staff that
Taking Control Over your Own Health Around the world, there is an increasing number of people who have been diagnosed with lifestyle-associated diseases, such as hypertension and diabetes, which has created the need to monitor their health on a regular basis. In recent years, wearable technology devices have also become
Home Monitoring Made possible An electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) is a test that checks how your heart is functioning by measuring the electrical activity of the heart. With each heart beat, an electrical impulse (or wave) travels through your heart. This wave causes the muscle to squeeze and pump blood from the
The World Health Organization (WHO) refers to telemedicine as “healing from a distance“. It is the use of telecommunications technology and information technologies to provide remote clinical services to patients. Physicians use telemedicine for the transmission of digital imaging, video consultations, and remote medical diagnosis. Today, individuals no longer have
If you have diabetes, self-testing your blood sugar (blood glucose) can be an important tool in managing your diabetes and preventing complications. You can test your blood sugar at home with a portable electronic device called a blood sugar meter using a small drop of your blood. You can also
It’s never too early to start taking a series of easy, accurate readings and monitoring your blood pressure. A recent study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found that people who have high blood pressure, or hypertension, before age 40 are at an increased risk of heart disease later in life.
As cities and states rush to stem the spread of the coronavirus, restaurants across the country are closing doors to eat-in diners. “The economic impact is huge,” said Johnson-Roberson, an associate professor of engineering at the University of Michigan. “I’m really worried that these restaurants aren’t going to come back.”
Recently, measuring body temperature in and out of the community has become a routine that everyone must experience. All kinds of handheld infrared thermometers are smart and portable and become a good helper for community workers. With the advent of the return to work date, railway stations, airports and other
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