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Watch: Apple Watch Gains Medibio’s Personal Mental Health Measurement App
Medibio Limited announced the release of a new, personal mental health measurement technology app for Apple Watch users. The app captures and processes specific biometric features that reflect the performance of the body’s autonomic nervous system. Data collected during the session runs through the Medibio app over a 24-hour period. The information is stored in…
Watch: Square Launches New Point-of-Sale System for Restaurants
Payments company Square and its subsidiary Caviar have put together a new point-of-sale system to make life easier for restaurants. ‘Square for Restaurants’ is designed to help restaurants manage core offline areas such as table maps and menus. Now managers will be able to adjust these on the fly through Square’s software. The service is…
DCH Health System empowers non-IT staff with access to key interface data, saving time and improving patient care
Every feature in Corepoint Integration Engine is designed to give customers more control over the flow of their health data and, ultimately, improve the health of patients. David Prestridge, Senior Programmer Analyst and Team Lead – Automation and Interfaces at DCH Health System, said the new Monitor in version 7.0 of Corepoint Integration Engine will allow him…
Your Hospital Should Regularly Audit Purchased Services Vendors. Here’s Why.
If you’re responsible for leading a healthcare system, you already know that numerous vendors are required to ensure operations run smoothly. There are the various medical device suppliers physicians depend on for treating patients, janitorial services that keep facilities clean, landscapers that maintain an immaculate exterior, cafeteria services that make sure people are fed, and…
May is Clean Air Month, and We’re Ready to Take Part
May is the celebration of many things: Memorial Day, flowers in bloom, our mothers, and most surprisingly, Clean Air! Supported by the American Lung Association, the month of May is Clean Air Month, a month dedicated to educating the public about why clean air is vital to not just the health of our planet, but…
Watch: New Cancer Drugs from Artificial Life
In 2014 artificial life was made for the first time. Two new nucleotides were added—X and Y—to the standard four: A, G, T, C These new nucleotides allow for the addition of unnatural amino acids to create entirely new kinds of proteins. Now biotech company Synthorx has announced that they have developed a new cancer…
PRESCO’S PRODUCTS CREATE A SAFE WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT
It’s every company’s worst nightmare: an employee falls at your factory or job site. He’s sent to the hospital with a broken leg and will miss months of work—and it turns out it’s all due to a poorly marked hazard. The irony is, for an investment of around $15 in safety marking products, this $15,000…
Watch: Lyft Donates $1.5m to its Relief Rides Program
Lyft wants to help people who need rides to job interviews and medical appointments. Lyft said it’s working “with strong local and national partners” and will “expand these partnerships to support a diverse array of people, depending on the needs of each local community.” Lyft has already partnered with New Orleans-based Youth Empowerment Project to…
How a Small Business Went from Niagara Falls to a Presidential Inauguration
Niagara Falls is known as, “The Honeymoon Capital of the World,” and one local small business owner incorporates that idea into her company name: Niagara’s Honeymoon Sweets. Mary Ann Hess lives and works in Niagara Falls, primarily as a hair stylist– she owns her own salon– but also as the owner and chocolatier of Niagara’s…
Watch: E. Coli Outbreak Worsens With 1 Dead and 121 Reported Cases
E. Coli Outbreak Worsens With 1 Dead and 121 Reported Cases According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one person in California is dead as a result of an E. coli outbreak in romaine lettuce. The lettuce in question comes from the Yuma, Arizona area and has infected people in 25 states. Of…
Neutralizing Amine Use in Hospital Steam Boilers
Regulations and Compliance Hospitals use steam boilers to meet a variety of needs including domestic hot water, space heating, food preparation, sterilization, and humidification. The use of water treatment compounds called “neutralizing amines” can be a source of confusion, especially where plant steam is used for humidification and sterilization. Recently updated standards provide clear guidance…
United Partners With The Humane Society for Safer Pet Transport
United Airlines is partnering with the Humane Society to “improve the well-being of all pets that travel on United.” New rules and regulations will be put in place starting in June. Right now, only cats and dogs on the approved breed list will be allowed to board flights. The rules also state that animals must…
AZZ PREPARES FOR LFI 2018
Light Fair International 2018 is just around the corner! To be held in Chicago May 8-10, with preconference events May 6 and 7, LFI, established in 1989, is the largest annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference. AZZ couldn’t be more excited to announce their attendance at Light Fair. This year’s show features…
Studies Point to Many Benefits of Weightbearing CT Scanning Technology
For patients whose lives are impacted by medical technology breakthroughs, there is a significant improvement in the quality of care their doctors are then able to provide. This is especially true when it comes to cone beam computed tomography (CT) scanning. In the last decade, the innovations made in this field have allowed for true…
HealthFirst Now Offers ANSI 2015-Compliant First Aid Kit
When cuts, scrapes or accidents happen to patients or dental staff, they expect a fully stocked first aid kit to be readily accessible. Plus, OSHA regulations require workplaces (such as dental offices) to have first kits that meet the latest ANSI standards – updated in 2015. Does your office have a first aid kit? And,…
Watch: New Software Uses Artificial Intelligence To Help Identify Cardiac Arrest
Danish startup, Corti, has developed software that can recognize out-of-hospital instances of cardiac arrest. Corti’s system listens to emergency calls and uses algorithms to identify both “verbal and non-verbal patterns of communication.” It has been tested in Copenhagen, and a pilot program will launch this summer in four other European cities. It prompts the dispatcher…
As Cases Increase, Source of E. Coli 0157 Outbreak is Yet to Be Located
More than two weeks after the latest E. coli outbreak began, the CDC is still searching for its source. The areas affected by the outbreak as well as the number of those infected continues to grow, which is driving up concern across all sectors of the industry. No deaths have been reported, but ten of…
How To Assess Your Practice’s Medical Emergency Response Needs
Since general practices see sick patients and those who accompany them every day, doctors can count on needing to respond to a medical emergency at some point in their careers. A 2007 American Academy of Pediatrics survey of urban family doctors and pediatricians showed 62% assisted at least one child patient per week with a…
Watch: New Device Offers Relief for People with Tinnitus
50 million Americans are affected by Tinnitus, commonly known as ringing in the ears. Cleared by the FDA, a new tech called The Levo System can relieve symptoms associated with the condition. The tech retrains the ears to “ignore” the ringing sounds by mimicking the ringing sound. Sufferers listen to a simulated noise through an…
Updated Apple Health app uses FHIR to import patient health data
A growing number of hospitals are encouraging patients to keep and monitor personal health records Technology keeps the world connected like never before, offering access to a tremendous amount of data with just a simple touch. Much of that access is obtainable via mobile, and with each new app developed, more prospects and opportunities become…
Watch: M&R Water Launches Innovative Wastewater Treatment Facility Demo
Murray and Roberts Water, a South African water treatment company, just released an innovative wastewater treatment facility demo. The site is the first of it’s kind in the country. It is designed to eliminate odor, produce 30% less sludge, use 30% less energy and has a 50-75% smaller footprint It uses fixed-bed activated sludge technology…
Listen: The Future of Physician-Led Innovation with Arlen Myers of the Society of Physician Entrepreneurs
On today’s podcast, we hear from Arlen Meyers, president and CEO of the Society of Physician Entrepreneurs. We discuss Meyers’ first-hand experience with creating new products in a structured field, the responsibilities of an entrepreneurial mind (à la Marvel), and what Meyers sees for the future of physician-led innovation. For the latest news, videos,…
Listen: Beating Cancer with an App- An Interview with Nic Roberts-Huntley of CancerAid
On today’s Medical podcast, we talk to Nic Roberts-Huntley of CancerAid about how their application is saving lives. For the latest news, videos, and podcasts in the Healthcare Industry, be sure to subscribe to our industry publication. Follow us on social media for the latest updates in B2B! Twitter – twitter.com/marketscale Facebook – facebook.com/marketscale…
How PTSA Tracers Simplify Cooling Water Treatment
A More Accurate and Safer Process Scale and corrosion in cooling tower systems can reduce heat transfer efficiency and cause unexpected equipment failures. While scale and corrosion inhibitors added to the water supply can minimize these occurrences, maintaining treatment levels within the control limits necessary to optimize performance and minimize costs can be a challenge. Let’s…
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