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2022

09-16

The internet of things: A win, win for healthcare

We are leaving behind a radically transformative time for healthcare. Not that long ago, pen and paper remained the primary means of recording patient information. However, since the onset of the pandemic, many healthcare organisations have...

2022

07-22

Study for Faulty oximeter

Faulty oximeter readings led to racial, ethnic disparities in treatment: study...

2022

07-22

Defibrillators, chest drains added to FDA's list

The Food and Drug Administration added automated external defibrillators (AED) and chest drains to its list of medical devices in short supply. The shortage of chest drains with autotransfusion indications and suction canisters is because o...

2022

07-22

FDA patient advisers grapple with consent, oversight of virt

An advisory committee provided recommendations to the FDA on patient consent for surgeries that use augmented reality tools and how virtual reality devices used in healthcare should be regulated[promed]...

2022

04-06

China sends med supplies to 18 African countries

Chinas medical supplies for 18 African countries arrived in Accra, capital of Ghana, on Monday, and are scheduled to be delivered to the other 17 countries within a few days. The supply is part of Chinas assistance to 18 countries across Ce...