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We report the logistic requirements for a nocturnal program evaluated in a pilot at a midsize non-profit dialysis provider. In-center nocturnal hemodialysis provides longer dialysis sessions similar to the thrice-weekly 8-10 hour dialysis treatments originally prescribed in the early days of dialysi...
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PMID: 21877620
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Arterial closure devices (ACDs) provide immediate hemostasis, improve comfort, and allow early ambulation after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). The aim of this study was to evaluate ACD utilization and post-PCI major bleeding in an unselected cohort. Patients receiving ACDs were propensity...
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PMID: 21420052
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We expose a known rubber material to controlled dosages of γ radiation and utilize a newly developed multiquantum nuclear-magnetic-resonance technique to characterize the MWD as a function of radiation. We show that such data along with mechanical stress-strain measurements are amenable to accurate...
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PMID: 21517517
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We review the application of these technologies and describe options for reproducing lung and heart sounds, as well as their advantages and potential limitations....
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PMID: 21333091
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Modern lifestyle changes led to increased dental care needs in India. Consequently, there has been a sharp rise in dentist numbers. Karnataka state alone produces 2,500 dentists annually, who are engaged in the non-government sector owing to inadequate public sector opportunities. This article aims t...
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PMID: 21938974
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We present a brief overview of the energy requirements of medical devices and review the existing and emerging energy sources for application in these devices, particularly wearable and implantable devices....
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PMID: 20822391
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In health care, proactive risk assessment usually takes the form of Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA). An applied research firm, four community hospitals, and a community health care alliance in south-central Washington State--as members of the Tri-Cities Patient Safety Coalit...
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PMID: 20860243
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The ongoing evolution of transcatheter valve technology is impressive. Mitral valve regurgitation is the most common type of heart valve insufficiency and mitral valve surgery is, next to aortic valve surgery, the second leading valvular surgical procedure in the western world. However, there is a l...
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PMID: 20583881
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In the biomedical field, palladium has primarily been used as a component of alloys for dental prostheses. However, recent research has shown the utility of palladium alloys for devices such as vascular stents that do not distort magnetic resonance images. Dental palladium alloys may contain minor o...
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PMID: 20583886
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A limited number of reports exist regarding the systematic investigation or comparison of the fatigue strength of titanium alloys for medical devices, including plain, fretting and notch fatigue, for improvement through various treatments and processes, with respect to related microstructures. This...
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PMID: 20583885
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We therefore propose to improve labeling and documentation standards for such shipments. This effort may be facilitated by introducing the new category of "technically enhanced artificial radioactive material," or "TEARM" (similar to the existing "naturally occurring radioactive material" or "NORM"...
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PMID: 20539125
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CIOs are actively trying to figure out how to plan for the mobile computing needs of their clinicians in the next several years. Though a broad range of viewpoints prevails across the healthcare system, most CIOs believe they will continue to rely heavily on mobile computing carts to meet clinicians...
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PMID: 20666178
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There are approximately 4.2 million tractors on farms and ranches across the United States. The average age of tractors is over 25 years and some of the oldest models are the most popular. Older tractors are less safe than newer tractors, and many older tractors are operated by individuals with incr...
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PMID: 20665310
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The U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) represents an extensive, publicly available dataset on toxics and, as such, has contributed to reducing the releases and disposal of toxic chemicals. The TRI, however, reports on a wide range of releases from different sources, some of which are less likel...
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PMID: 20122796
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Upon implantation or insertion into patient's body for exerting the intended purpose like salvage of normal functions of vital organs, the medical devices are unfortunately becoming the sites of competition between host cell integration and microbial adhesion. Moreover, since there is an increased u...
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PMID: 20236065
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The design of a medical device should include active consideration of the way in which real users will actually use the device in the real environment of use. This consideration must include making the way in which the user interfaces with the device, for example, the buttons, the displays, the conn...
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PMID: 20541072
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In March, a team of product reviewers scoured the EMS Today 2010 conference exhibit hall, evaluating the hottest new products on display by nearly 300 exhibitors. The team was impressed by the technological innovations, clinical tools and educational products on display. After careful review, they s...
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PMID: 20569866
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Physicians continue to hold positive attitudes toward marketing-oriented activities of the pharmaceutical and device industries. Changes in medical culture and physician education focused on surgeons and trainees may align physician attitudes with current policy trends....
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PMID: 20566978
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Of the poststroke veteran cohort, 39% received no AT, 56% received AT from the VA only, 1% received AT from Medicare only, and 3% received AT from both the VA and Medicare. Most ATDs were for activities of daily living, followed by walkers/canes/crutches. In specific ATD comparisons, VA costs were s...
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PMID: 20125048
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Coverage with evidence development studies may yield important information not apparent from randomized clinical trials concerning long-term risks and benefits of a therapy in clinical practice for specific subpopulations, but are likely to be met with criticism from interested parties....
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PMID: 20473203
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Laser-based direct writing of materials has undergone significant development in recent years. The ability to modify a variety of materials at small length scales and using short production times provides laser direct writing with unique capabilities for fabrication of medical devices. In many laser...
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PMID: 20420557
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Polymeric materials are clinically required for medical devices, as well as controlled drug delivery systems. Depending on the application, the polymer has to provide suitable functionalities, for example, mechanical functions or the capability to actively move, so that an implant can be inserted in...
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PMID: 20420558
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The difference in survival that caused early suspension of ASPIRE appears to have been limited to one site after its protocols change. At the time the trial was suspended, the outcomes of patients at the other sites appear to have been trending in favor of the intervention.
(c) 2010 Elsevier Inc. Al...
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PMID: 20466215
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New technologies are enabling patients to capture and transmit health data from their homes. Managing this new data stream takes some planning.
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PMID: 20496631
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Allergy-immunology specialists reported that except for epinephrine ampules life-saving essentials for the assessment and management of anaphylaxis in health care settings were not universally available worldwide in 2008....
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PMID: 20486330
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Value Analysis Models (VAMs) are a burgeoning analytical tool that can help materials managers, operating room managers, CFOs and others to make comparative value assessments before reaching a critical purchasing decision. Although relatively new to the hospital field, more and more manufacturers ar...
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PMID: 20593688
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We presented a new method for providing simultaneous controlled delivery from medical devices, by surface assembly of biodegradable polymer nanoparticles (NPs) encapsulating fluorescent dyes. Here, we continue our investigation with NPs loaded with therapeutic agents, dexamethasone (DEX) or plasmid...
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PMID: 20149428
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There are approximately 10 million pieces of community equipment delivered to 3.5 million clients every year in England and Wales. The service is key for moving people safely around the whole health and social care system, and is used by almost every clinical professional working in the community. I...
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PMID: 20559161
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Although many of the child care centers we surveyed are in compliance with the recommendations for emergency and disaster preparedness, specific areas for improvement include increasing the frequency of practice of the WEP, establishing specific written procedures for external disasters and urgent m...
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PMID: 20401968
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To present the activities of the Agency for Medicinal Products and Medical Devices in the first 5 years of its existence and to define its future challenges.
Main activities within the scope of the Agency as a regulatory authority were retrospectively analyzed for the period from 2004-2008. Data wer...
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PMID: 20401952
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Before hospitals embrace new technologies, it's important that medical personnel agree on how best to use them. Likewise, hospitals must provide the support to operate these sophisticated devices safely. With this in mind, it's wise for hospitals to include medical device training in the procurement...
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PMID: 20464854
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