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Multipurpose Push Button is ADA compliant. - Pneumatic, adjustable timer push button Stopper® Station (SS-2108X) has design that helps to stop accidental activation. It has timed delay before reset, with timer range of 2-60 sec, and 10 A resistive 240 Vac rating. ADA compliant exit button is available with or without protective cover to combat vandalism and accidental damage, as well as battery powered local alarm to help stop malicious activation. Button faceplate has choice of wording and language. This story is related to the following:...
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Oxygen Flowmeter enables in-line oxygen level monitoring. - Oxyview polycarbonate oxygen flow meter (Part #11067), compatible with most oxygen bushings, is calibrated indicator gauge that provides in-line monitoring of oxygen levels from 1 to 6+ liters/min. Ability to connect close to patient in any orientation offers alternative to gravity fed components mounted at oxygen source. This story is related to the following:...
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Powered Housekeeping Cart eliminates strains. - Able to haul up to 700 lb, walk behind Powered Housekeeping Cart is motorized for moving supplies used for daily duties in hospitality and hospital environments, eliminating manual pushing. Self-propelled unit has variable speed twist grips that allow operator to travel at speeds of 0-3 mph forward or backward. With 24 V motor being powered by two 12 V batteries, cart can perform without recharging for entire shift. This story is related to the following:...
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Software promotes integration in veterinary practices. - Designed to save time and provide efficiencies within veterinary practice, AVImark 2009 integrates with various laboratory equipment, reference laboratories, digital imaging, and other services. In addition to IDEXX, Abaxis, and AFP Imaging, solution also supports integrations with solutions from Sound Technologies; VDIC, Inc.; Associated Veterinary Purchasing Company, Ltd.; VCA Antech Diagnostics/Zoasis Corp.; and others to enable veterinarians to work with vendors they choose. This story is related to the following:...
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Digital Printer facilitates prescription printing. - Designed to print federally mandated security features onto plain laser bond paper, TROY SecureRx Printer enables healthcare providers to comply with CMS security regulations. Unit is based on HP LaserJet P3005 printer and operates at speeds of 35 pages/min. For security, printer includes TROY copy prevention pantograph technology, TROY customizable micro-print font, and TROYmark(TM) variable print watermark, which provides erasure evidence. This story is related to the following:...
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Surface Mount Detect Switches suit ATCA applications. - Available in vertical or right angle PCB-mount styles, MDS Series of surface-mount, micro-miniature, snap-acting detect switches features total travel of 2.9 mm, contact rating of 0.3 A at 6 Vdc, with contact resistance of 200 m<font face='Symbol'>W</font>. Products have mechanical and electrical life of 10,000 operations. Applications include ATCA, AMC, medical devices, and consumer electronics. This story is related to the following:...
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Heat Stress Monitors feature waterless wet bulb calculation. - Incorporating Waterless Wet Bulb sensor, QUESTemp°44 and 46 evaluate indoor and outdoor environmental conditions for potential to cause heat stress or heat-related injuries. Both portable instruments measure/calculate dry bulb, wet bulb, and globe temperatures along with WBGT indoors, WBGT outdoors, relative humidity, and Heat Index/Humidex. In addition, QUESTemp° 46 includes ability to measure stay times in order to manage work/rest regimens. This story is related to the following:...
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Medical Power Supplies offer PFC, PFD and thermal protection. - Approved to UL 60601-1, CSA C22.2 No. 601.1, EN 60601-1 medical standards, TM650 series of 650 W AC/DC switching power supplies withstand voltages of 4,000 Vac from input to output, 1,500 Vac from input to ground, and 500 Vac from output to ground. Series includes 20 models of single to triple outputs of 650-700 W continuous power at 50 cfm forced air. Operating at 90-264 Vac universal input, series offers 300,000 hr minimum MTBF at full load at 25°C ambient per MIL-HDBK-217F. This story is related to the following:...
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Panel PC features 10.4 in. SVGA touch display. - Designed for medical equipment OEMs, MediClient 104 offers dual Ethernet, dual USB 2.0, and serial RS232 connections. Resistant to disinfectants and detergents, 800 x 600 size TFT touch screen with 230 cd/m² brightness is usable with gloves and stylus pens. Scalable up to Intel Celeron M processor with 1.0 GHz, unit features up to 1,024 MB of RAM and compact flash socket plus optional 2.5 in. HDD for data storage. CE, FCC, cULus certified PC has MTBF of more than 40,000 hr. This story is related to the following:...
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System facilitates interventional radiology procedures. - Cleared by FDA for all imaging modalities, PercuNav computer-assisted, image-guided diagnostic and interventional system consists of Traxtal Tx(TM) mobile system cart, PercuNav 2.0 software, and variety of instruments including flexible needles, biopsy devices, and RFA introducers. Using minute electro-magnetic sensors embedded in tips of instruments, software superimposes precise, real-time location and orientation of instruments on pre-operative and live images of patient. This story is related to the following:...
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Connectors meet MIL-DTL-32139 specifications. - Featuring 0.635 mm pitch contact spacing, NDD Series, high density, low profile connectors suit applications in avionics, defense electronics, and industrial control systems. They are capable of withstanding vibration up to 20 G and shock up to 100 G, and feature 48 hr salt spray corrosion resistance. With operating temperature range between -55°C to +125°C, contact rating for nano miniature connectors is 1 A, with a maximum contact resistance rating of 71 mV drop. This story is related to the following:...
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Switching Power Supply delivers up to 365 W. - Measuring 3 x 5 in., HD365 series of high density AC/DC switching power supplies have power density of 18 W/in³. Four different models provide output voltages of 5, 12, 24 and 48 Vdc, all feature 85-264 Vac universal input, active power factor correction, and are protected against over-temperature, over-current and over-voltage conditions. Units have one main high-current output and also provide +5 V standby and isolated 12 V low current auxiliary outputs. This story is related to the following:...
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Medical Foam Tape targets direct skin applications. - Suited for wound care, consumer dressings, and medical device attachment, Scapa 4005-800A consists of 0.43 mm tan polyurethane foam coated on one side with medical-grade acrylic adhesive system. Conformable, pressure-sensitive tape is supplied with white kraft release liner. Since it is moisture vapor permeable, tape allows optimal healing. This story is related to the following:...
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RFID Wristband Tag is designed for localization of personnel. - Suited for personnel, patient, or baby tracking in hospitals, care centers, or other institutions, 2.45 GHz RFID Wristband Active Tag GAO 127006 features 0.18 µm CMOS ICs integrated within soft material and rigid waterproof housing. It has SOS button, 2 sensors to simultaneously detect body and ambient temperatures, and displays status of power consumption. Tag alerts administrators when strap is tampered with, and suits people in need of special care or strict protection. This story is related to the following:...
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Medical Grade Power Adapters offer interchangeable plugs. - Approved to class II medical standards, wall-mount TRM24 series accepts 90-264 V full range AC input and features output overvoltage, overload, and short-circuit protection. Factory preset output voltage ranges from 3-27 V, with output voltage regulation of ±5%. Output wattage is 12-24 W, and standard output connector is barrel plug; other desired connector options can be accommodated for flexibility. Series also offers choice of interchangeable or fixed plugs. This story is related to the following:...
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Motion Controllers suit medical instrumentation applications - SPiiPlus and MC4U Series feature program default response mechanisms that can be customized to detect over-positioning, over-current, and over-velocity in medical instrumentation to automatically trigger kill command of machine's movement. Dedicated RTOS ensures deterministic fail-safe operation of controller, including safety conditions and motion systems. Motion control modules also offer hardware-based positioning comparison for triggering imaging devices based on patient position. This story is related to the following:...
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RFID Wristbands target healthcare applications. - Constructed from 100% pure non-allergenic silicone and designed using ISO 18000-6 compliant inlays, GEN 2 RFID Wristbands offer varying read distances from 4.2-8.8 ft, depending on body type. Bands are suited for most hospital solutions including RFID patient tracking and newborn tracking. This story is related to the following:...
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Metal Detector removes contaminants in tableting room. - Designed for high-speed inspection of tablets and capsules being discharged from molding presses, Tablex 2 safeguards pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals from metal contaminants in compliance with Good Manufacturing Processes. OPC-compliant solution, sensitive to all metal types, connects with manufacturing data management system for remote operation/monitoring. It fits into any press output configuration, with low-profile casters for mobility and 3-axis head adjustment flexibility. This story is related to the following:...
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Tactile Switches offer life span of 300,000 cycles. - Available in footprint of 4.6 x 2.8 mm, KMR Series of microminiature switches includes model KMR 2 and KMR 4 for use in cellular phones, industrial electronics, and medical equipment. Model KMR 2 switches sit 1.9 mm high and feature actuation force of 1.2-4 N, while KMR 4 devices are 2.5 mm high with actuation force of 2-4 N. Constructed with silver plating, units come with optional ground pin. This story is related to the following:...
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PTFE-Lined Silicone Hose suits pharmaceutical applications. - Available in sizes from 0.5-2 in. diameter, STRATUS(TM) Hybrid Hose features natural smooth bore Teflon® PTFE liner, which is flared through platinum-cured stainless steel wire and fabric-reinforced silicone shell. Liner enables hose to endure intense cleaning temperatures and corrosive properties of detergents and solvents. Ensuring zero entrapment potential, hose eliminates contamination in pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical processing, utilities, and cleaning applications. This story is related to the following:...
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Researchers offer new insight into effectiveness of procedure to stop heavy menstrual bleeding - Experts estimate that 20 percent of women experience excessive or prolonged menstrual bleeding at some time during their lives, particularly as they approach menopause. A new, less invasive procedure called global endometrial ablation (GEA) preserves the uterus, while decreasing menstrual bleeding and shortening patients' recovery time. In an article published in the January issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mayo Clinic researchers attempt to d...
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Top 10 kids health issues to watch - As 2008 comes to a close, Akron, Ohio, Children's Hospital has compiled "10 Kids' Health Issues to Watch" in 2009. This year's list includes both mental and physical health issues. However, one common thread factors into many of these issues and so became the country's focus of attention: the economy. The financial crunch, here and around the world, will undoubtedly affect the physical and mental health of parents and kids throughout 2009 - and b...
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Strike a yoga pose to strike down stress - When hyperventilating sometimes seems the only option to stress, Petri Brill has a healthier suggestion: yoga. ...
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Common childhood virus packs an increasingly potent punch - Five-year-old Kate Levschan and her 18-month-old brother, Jacob, have never sat on Santa's lap. Their mother, Marti Levschan, wants to keep it that way....
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Similar long-term mortality risks in men with type 2 diabetes and men with cardiovascular disease - Men with type 2 diabetes and men with previous heart attack or stroke had a 3 to 4 fold risk of cardiovascular death compared to men without either disease in the years following the first acute event, according to a study in CMAJ....
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New appropriate use criteria guide treatment of patients with heart blockage - If you're committed to fitness, the decision to climb a couple of flights of stairs rather than take the elevator is clear. But if you develop chest pain on the way up, deciding how to treat the symptoms of clogged arteries in your heart is much more complicated....
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Viagra's other talents: Help a 'signaling' protein shield the heart from high blood pressure damage - Johns Hopkins and other researchers report what is believed to be the first direct evidence in lab animals that the erectile dysfunction drug sildenafil amplifies the effects of a heart-protective protein....
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Childhood trauma associated with chronic fatigue syndrome - Individuals who experience trauma during childhood appear more likely to develop chronic fatigue syndrome as adults, according to a report in the January issue of Archives of General Psychiatry, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. In addition, neuroendocrine dysfunction—or abnormalities in the interaction between the nervous system and endocrine system—appears to be associated with childhood trauma in those with chronic fatigue syndrome, suggestin...
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New findings shed light on why smokers struggle to quit - Just seeing someone smoke can trigger smokers to abandon their nascent efforts to kick the habit, according to new research conducted at Duke University Medical Center....
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Understanding extinct microbes may influence the state of modern human health - The study of ancient microbes may not seem consequential, but such pioneering research at the University of Oklahoma has implications for the state of modern human health. Cecil Lewis, assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology, says results of this research raise questions about the microbes living on and within people....
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Pneumococcal vaccine does not appear to protect against pneumonia - Commonly used pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccines do not appear to be effective for preventing pneumonia, found a study by a team of researchers from Switzerland and the United Kingdom....
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Low-carb diets prove better at controlling type 2 diabetes - In a six-month comparison of low-carb diets, one that encourages eating carbohydrates with the lowest-possible rating on the glycemic index leads to greater improvement in blood sugar control, according to Duke University Medical Center researchers....
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Brain circuit abnormalities may underlie bulimia nervosa in women - Women with bulimia nervosa appear to respond more impulsively during psychological testing than those without eating disorders, and brain scans show differences in areas responsible for regulating behavior, according to a report in the January issue of Archives of General Psychiatry, one of the JAMA/Archives journals....
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Biological link connects childhood trauma and risk for chronic fatigue syndrome - Childhood trauma is a potent risk factor for development of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), according to a study by researchers at Emory University School of Medicine and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The study is published in the Jan. 5, 2009 Archives of General Psychiatry....
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Shaping good health as teens outgrow pediatrician - (AP) -- Ever watched a teen skulk in the corner of a toddler-packed pediatrician's waiting room, obviously wishing to be anywhere else?...
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How Students Can Stick to Hard-to-Follow New Year's Resolutions - (PhysOrg.com) -- Winter quarter at UC San Diego begins on Jan. 5 and many students are carrying a variety of New Year`s resolutions along with their textbooks. Students who have resolved to improve their lives can take advantage of an array of wellness programs designed to help them improve their mind, body and spirit in the new year....
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Nursing industry desperate to find new hires - (AP) -- Please, please accept a high-paying job with us. In fact, just swing by for an interview and we'll give you a chance to win cash and prizes....
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Study first to pinpoint why analgesic drugs may be less potent in females than in males - (PhysOrg.com) -- Investigators at Georgia State University`s Neuroscience Institute and Center for Behavioral Neuroscience are the first to identify the most likely reason analgesic drug treatment is usually less potent in females than males. This discovery is a major step toward finding more effective treatments for females suffering from persistent pain. ...
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More Men Die from COPD Compared to Women - (PhysOrg.com) -- Men across the Asia-Pacific region have consistently higher mortality and hospitalization rates for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) than corresponding rates for women in the region. ...
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New hope for cancer comes straight from the heart - Digitalis-based drugs like digoxin have been used for centuries to treat patients with irregular heart rhythms and heart failure and are still in use today. In the Dec. 16 issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine now report that this same class of drugs may hold new promise as a treatment for cancer. This finding emerged through a search for existing drugs that mi...
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Cell biologists identify new tumor suppressor for lung cancer - Cancer and cell biology experts at the University of Cincinnati (UC) have identified a new tumor suppressor that may help scientists develop more targeted drug therapies to combat lung cancer....
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Prolonged nevirapine in breast-fed babies prevents HIV infection but leads to drug-resistant HIV - Babies born to HIV-positive mothers and given the antiretroviral drug nevirapine through the first six weeks of life to prevent infection via breast-feeding are at high risk for developing drug-resistant HIV if they get infected anyway, a team of researchers report. But the investigators highlight the proven superiority of the six-week regimen in preventing mother-to-child HIV transmission in breast-fed infants....
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Folic acid survey of Spanish-speaking women finds most are missing benefits - Only 17 percent of Spanish-speaking women of childbearing age in the United States are taking a multivitamin containing folic acid daily, according to the first- nationally representative folic acid awareness survey to focus on this population....
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Collagen VI may help protect the brain against Alzheimer's disease - Scientists from the Gladstone Institute of Neurological Disease (GIND), UCSF, and Stanford have discovered that a certain type of collagen, collagen VI, protects brain cells against amyloid-beta (Aβ) proteins, which are widely thought to cause Alzheimer's disease (AD). While the functions of collagens in cartilage and muscle are well established, before this study it was unknown that collagen VI is made by neurons in the brain and that it ca...
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ADHD labelling of kids can mask other problems: study - (PhysOrg.com) -- Labelling children with learning and behavioural difficulties can be detrimental to the children in question as well as their teachers, research by a QUT graduate has found....
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'Recovery coaches' effective in reducing number of babies exposed to drugs - About 11 percent of the 4 million babies born in the U.S. each year have been exposed to alcohol or illicit drugs in the womb, according to a June 2006 report by the National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare. If removed from the home by child protection, these children tend to remain in foster care longer, and chances are very low that they will be reunited with their parents....
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Researchers uncover 'relocation' plan of metastatic cancer cells - Few things are as tiresome as house hunting and moving. Unfortunately, metastatic cancer cells have the relocation process down pat. Tripping nimbly from one abode to another, these migrating cancer cells often prove far more deadly than the original tumor. Although little has been known about how these rogue cells choose where to put down roots, researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine have now learned just how nefarious they ar...
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Breathing easier - If you're an asthma sufferer, make sure the medical history at your doctor's office includes your employment and recreation plans. A new screening tool developed by Tel Aviv University researchers may save you a trip to the emergency room later on....
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Team finds breast cancer gene linked to disease spread - A team of researchers at Princeton University and The Cancer Institute of New Jersey has identified a long-sought gene that is fatefully switched on in 30 to 40 percent of all breast cancer patients, spreading the disease, resisting traditional chemotherapies and eventually leading to death....
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New insight into aggressive childhood cancer - A new study reveals critical molecular mechanisms associated with the development and progression of human neuroblastoma, the most common cancer in young children. The research, published by Cell Press in the January 6th issue of the journal Cancer Cell, may lead to development of future strategies for treatment of this aggressive and unpredictable cancer....
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