In the United States, colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer diagnosed among men and women and the second leading cause of death from cancer with more than 55,000 deaths per year. That’s a frightening statistic! But it is estimated that CRC can largely be prevented by the detection and removal of adenomatous polyps and survival is significantly better when CRC is diagnosed while still localized. That’s the good news!
Fever was known as a vital sign to ancient Egyptians at least 5000 years ago, using the hand as measuring instrument. Until very recently we have been taking patients’ temperatures more or less the same way for more than 100 years. Can we improve on what we have been doing for thousands of years and countless billions of times? Emphatically yes. By Exergen Corporation
Covidien, a leading global provider of healthcare products, partners with medical professionals around the world to develop innovative technologies, products and solutions for the healthcare industry.
Manufacturer financing for immediate cash flow boost. By Francesco Pompei, Exergen Corporation
What do you do when you have a sudden medical problem that isn’t serious enough to warrant a trip to Emergency, but can’t wait until you can get in to see your general practitioner? The answer is ambulatory urgent care, according to Bill Wenmark.