A new study finds that although cardiovascular CT and MRI use has been increasing, they are still used far less than other types of cardiac imaging, reports Medical Dialogues.
This recall, linked to two patient deaths, is the third in 12 months for Medtronic’s HeartWare HVAD ventricular assist device, reports MedTech Dive.
On Tuesday, April 25, Congressmen Ryan Costello (R-Pa.) and Scott Peters (D-Calif.) introduced H.R. 2118, “Ensuring Patient Safety through Accountable Medical Device Servicing”—legislation that has garnered mixed reviews from members of the HTM community. Read about it here.
Researchers embedded specially modified nanocrystals into silicone rubber, for a highly flexible X-ray detector that can be wrapped around 3D objects.
"With 50 different multi-brand adapters in our portfolio, we can offer hospitals and anyone "servicing ultrasound probes the ultimate tool for patient safety,” says ProbeHunter's CEO.
Exact Therapeutics is collaborating with GE Healthcare to develop an ultrasound probe to be used in forthcoming studies using Acoustic Cluster Therapy across multiple disease conditions.
The resource seeks to fill a knowledge gap in the field as there are no defined and definitive recommendations for environmental controls when handling COVID-19 patients.
Researchers tested how well UV light could inactivate COVID-19 on different types of surfaces, the results of which could help guide healthcare facilities in how to improve patient and personnel safety during the pandemic, reports News Medical.
If an organization meets criteria for an offsite survey or review, it will be contacted by a member of The Joint Commission’s staff.