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Can Longer Hang Times Actually Reduce Scope Damage?

A pediatric hospital’s shift to a 14-day endoscope hang time shows how fewer reprocessing cycles may mean fewer repairs without jeopardizing safety.

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Soft Electroactive Material Could Advance Medical Devices

Northwestern University researchers have developed soft, sustainable electroactive materials that can store energy and record information.

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Tackling Bias and Inequities in Healthcare

Two studies highlighted by The Joint Commission focus on improving handoff communication and integrating equity into root cause analysis to reduce adverse events in healthcare.

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Can Longer Hang Times Actually Reduce Scope Damage?

A pediatric hospital’s shift to a 14-day endoscope hang time shows how fewer reprocessing cycles may mean fewer repairs without jeopardizing safety.

Joint Commission Study Examines Maternal Care Racial Equity

Jan 5, 2024

The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety published a study on racial and ethnic healthcare equity in maternal care.

Researchers Use AI to Improve Brain Ultrasound Therapy

Dec 27, 2023

Researchers have developed generative AI to predict and correct the distortion of the ultrasound in real-time during focused ultrasound therapy.

FDA, Mitre Offer Cybersecurity Guide for Legacy Medical Devices

Nov 30, 2023

The FDA and Mitre released a new cybersecurity playbook that identifies near-term solutions for the risks posed by legacy medical devices.

Emergency Department Boarding Linked to Poor Care

Nov 29, 2023

In a new study, emergency department (ED)clinicians expressed concerns about poor communication, resource shortages, and training gaps in ED boarding care, emphasizing the need for standardized care, proactive planning, and cultural changes, impacting both patient care and clinician well-being.

Stratasys Partners With Siemens on CT Research Project

Nov 28, 2023

Stratasys partnered with Siemens Healthineers on a research project designed to develop new solutions for CT imaging.

MIT Researchers Create Contactless 3D Printing System

Nov 16, 2023

MIT researchers have created an innovative 3D inkjet printing system capable of handling a broader array of materials. Their goal is to expand its potential applications, including the production of personalized medical devices.