Reality TV that isn’t your average guilty pleasure: ‘Shock Trauma: Edge of Life’
The University of Maryland has a compelling approach to reality TV with 'Shock Trauma: Edge of Life.'
Boston-based company gets FDA clearance for noninvasive monitor aimed to help trauma-care clinicians treat patients in shock
Reflectance Medical, Inc. has received FDA 510(k) clearance for a noninvasive device that could help clinicians determine whether a patient is in shock or pre-shock or has tissue acidosis in real time at the point of injury or care. It’s the only noninvasive pHm monitoring device, and aims to save providers money by reducing ICU […]
With the Rise of AI, What IP Disputes in Healthcare Are Likely to Emerge?
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.
Online community connects Marathon runners with shelter and support after explosions
A Twitter hashtag, two Google docs, and several other "how to help" sources sprang up soon after the two explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon Monday afternoon.
Doctor describes medical tent scene right after explosions at Boston Marathon
Dr. Sushrut Jangi, a Boston Globe correspondent, was in the medical tent at the end of Boston Marathon course. He described what it was like to go from treating runners with dehydration to treating people with missing limbs. “We heard a calm voice from the center of the tent, belonging to John Andersen, one of […]
Trauma care medical device start-up raises $3.6 million in Series A round
Canadian start-up Innovative Trauma Care, which has developed a hemorrhage-control device, announced Tuesday that the company has raised $3.64 million in a Series A funding round.The money will be used to commercialize the company’s first product – the ITClamp Hemorrhage Control System – in Canada, and also in Europe and the U.S., once […]
Integrative Medicine Part III – Humanism In Medical Care
Have you ever thought that the doctor wasn’t listening to you? Didn’t seem to understand what was important to you? Was talking in medical speak but not in a language you could understand? That he or she gave bad news to you and left you hanging as to what to do next? Unfortunately, these are […]
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A Personalized Approach to Medication Nonadherence
At the Abarca Forward conference earlier this year, George Van Antwerp, managing director at Deloitte, discussed how social determinants of health and a personalized member experience can improve medication adherence and health outcomes.