Etymotic’s BEAN is a low-cost, high-fidelity personal sound amplifier for patients needing a little help hearing better in certain situations. The BEAN personal sound amplification product (PSAP) works well right out of the box, making it an ideal solution for enhancing patient experience and satisfaction. The device can be offered to inpatients that could use a boost in sound for watching television, listening to music, communicating with caregivers, and other activities. BEAN comes in a comfortable, slim profile and is worn completely in the ears to enhance soft sounds so that speech can be heard more clearly, while still allowing louder sounds to pass through naturally, as if nothing is in the ears.
All-in-one fixation system for joint surgery
The PALACOS R & R+G from Heraeus Medical is the latest addition to the joint fixation company’s portfolio of PALACOS products. Designed for orthopaedic surgeons that perform joint arthroplasty procedures, the new all-in-one cement and vacuum mixing system requires fewer steps and less time to prepare. The completely closed vacuum system minimizes the risk of bone cement contamination with safe, contactless handling. Vacuum mixing reduces porosity, improves cement homogeneity, and strengthens the cement-prosthesis interface. It’s also proven to elute the highest proportion of antibiotic to surrounding tissue, minimizing the risk of infection in the implant with a reduced systemic load.
The Staff Relationship Management platform from Laudio uses artificial intelligence to predict and prevent staff burnout, through more frequent, timely relevant manager interactions, staff satisfaction and collaboration. The new software-as-a-service solution reduces turnover rates, which can save facilities significant money on replacement costs, contract labor, and overtime expenses. Laudio aggregates vast amounts of data imported from the health system’s data sources using research-based benchmarks and algorithms to calculate turnover risk for each staff. It continually generates data-driven observations, delivering a unified digital workflow by eliminating frontline managers’ need for multiple software logins, paper-based notes, and time-consuming workarounds.
LINX Reflux Management System by the Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies (Torax Medical) is a small band of magnetic beads that surgeons wrap around the esophagus to treat gastrointestinal reflux disease (GERD). LINX is significantly more effective than taking twice-daily acid suppression drugs, according to a randomized controlled clinical trial that compared the anti-reflux procedure to proton pump inhibitors. LINX works by correcting a mechanical failure in the lower esophageal sphincter, the body’s natural barrier to reflux. The magnetic band expands when a patient swallows to allow food to enter the stomach but then contracts to prevent stomach contents from flowing back into the esophagus. The LINX System preserves gastric anatomy, establishes normal physiological function, and is reversible.
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