June 19, 2024- Health o meter® Professional Scales introduced upgraded features for the company's remote display scales. The 349KLX and 498KL digital scales offer enhanced flexibility, allowing the display to be wall-mounted or placed on a table. Notable upgrades include Variable Auto Off Time, a new Unit View setting, Reweigh functionality, Everlock® (permanent unit … [Read more...]

June 19, 2024- About 40,000 people in the United States experience recurrent pericarditis, or inflammation of the sac-like structure that protects the heart, which can cause chest pain and may lead to fluid buildup around the heart muscle. The American Heart Association, as a result, is launching a three-year initiative to empower patients and equip health care providers with … [Read more...]

June 19, 2024- On June 17, FDA approval was granted for a vaccine designed to protect adults from pneumococcus, a type of bacteria that can cause serious disease, including pneumonia.  The vaccine, called Capvaxive, is meant to protect against 21 strains of the bacteria that most often cause invasive pneumococcal disease in adults 50 and older, according to Becker's Hospital … [Read more...]

June 19, 2024- MDPro has strengthened its position in the ultrasound market with the expanded launch of the Soloscan P50 handheld portable ultrasound. Due to the versatility and interchangeable probe design, the Soloscan is gaining popular across nearly all healthcare areas including but not limited to EMS, OB/GYN, Anesthesia & Pain Management. The Soloscan P50 stands … [Read more...]

June 18, 2024- In a previous column I wrote that successful reps are adept at following their clients to get a decision. So, to help you improve your ability to get decisions, let us focus on helping you better understand your decision-maker. When your customer goes into decision-making mode, two considerations are influencing them: 1. What do I know? This is the logical … [Read more...]

June 18, 2024- Pedigo Products, a leading provider of quality medical products and devices, proudly announces the acquisition of Enthermics Medical Systems, a renowned patient warming system manufacturer. This strategic move signals a significant milestone in Pedigo’s product expansion efforts and underscores its commitment to growth and innovation in the medical equipment … [Read more...]

June 17, 2024- Premier, Inc. was named, for the second year in a row, one of the Best Companies to Work For in 2024-2025 by U.S. News & World Report, earning highest marks for quality of employee pay, work/life balance and organizational stability. Guided by a panel of experts, U.S. News & World Report editors conducted an in-depth, multi-source analysis of the Russell … [Read more...]

June 17, 2024- According to Cardinal Health's recently released ESG Report, the organization expects their packaging design change to eliminate more than 169,000 pounds of packaging waste in fiscal 2024. The company recently released its Fiscal 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, which mentions a package redesign aimed at improving storage efficiencies and … [Read more...]

June 17, 2024- Leaders from Intermountain Health, the state of Utah, along with major Utah civic leaders have announced the new family-centered Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital Behavioral Health Center that will offer vital behavioral health services, including a walk-in crisis center and Utah's first dedicated space for mental health crisis care for youth with autism … [Read more...]

June 17, 2024- BD released its 2023 Product Security Annual Report to update customers about health care cybersecurity trends, the company’s methodology for securing BD products and its impact on advancing best practices for medical device cybersecurity. Through the report, BD is increasing awareness of health care cybersecurity challenges and the company’s commitment to … [Read more...]