Medical instruments are a diverse group of medical devices used in healthcare, with more than 100 types, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.They are used to treat, diagnose, and monitor the condition of the body and the surrounding environment, and are used as part of a range of medical treatments including…
What is a medical imaging instrument?
By now, we all know about the advent of medical imaging devices such as CT and MRI scanners.However, what about medical instruments that help us diagnose and treat our ailments?Here are some examples of such devices that are already available in hospitals and clinics around the world.1.Medical ultrasound devices: These are a small device that…
How to make a medical instrument washers
Students with medical school degrees or higher can now make medical instrument parts from the school’s kit, with more advanced components to make them safer and more durable.The kits come in a wide range of sizes, and students can also customize the look of the parts they use.The Washington Post reported that some of the…
The most popular medical equipment of the 21st century
The most widely used medical instruments of the first half of the 20th century are almost all from the 19th century, according to new research.Here are the top 10 most commonly used medical tools in the United States in 2016:All of these are relatively common, but are not the most popular.There are more than two…
Global medical instruments company, esco, to merge with BC Medical Instruments
Esco Medical Instruments, a global medical instruments group that is headquartered in the U.K., announced on Wednesday that it has entered into a definitive agreement to merge its U.S. business and its Canadian operations.The news comes less than two weeks after Esco acquired the U,K.-based British medical device manufacturer Broadbent, which owns and operates several…
Why is this man with an incision on his eye still on the floor?
When a family doctor from North Carolina’s North Carolina General Hospital was performing surgery on an incisions on his daughter’s eye, he was met with a question from a patient.“Do you have any painkillers?” she asked, according to a transcript of the conversation provided by a hospital spokesperson.The father of three replied, “Well, if they…
Why the FDA won’t ban vaccines on religious grounds
PPT PowerPoint slide Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell has said the FDA will not ban vaccines made by pharmaceutical companies because the government “does not endorse the use of religion as a rationale for medical interventions.”But a new survey by the Associated Press shows Americans’ faith in vaccines may be hurting them.Nearly half…
The world’s leading medical devices and diagnostic instruments list has gone online, with more than 100 products in the list to choose from, including some rare items and high-end equipment
The world is in the midst of an epic search for rare medical devices.Here’s a look at what’s in the news.article A medical device called a gynecoscope was discovered by scientists from the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine.The device was found in a small pouch and a piece of cloth.The discovery was made…
Which medical instruments can you get for free?
Medical devices can be purchased for as little as $1 a day, but many doctors recommend paying a monthly fee to make sure you’re getting the best deal.Here are the top medical gadgets to get you the best bang for your buck.Read More , or in some cases, to the tune of $2 or more.The…
When is a drug approved for use in cancer treatment?
Health officials and drug companies have been grappling for years over how to define what constitutes a “cancer drug” and what constitutes “advanced medical instruments” that could be used to treat the disease.And now the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has come up with a new definition that could help the companies determine which…