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The Patient Safety Movement Foundation (PSMF) supports two federal laws aimed to improve the safety of mothers in hospitals across the United States. Before adjourning in December, Congress passed these important maternal health bills that were subsequently signed into law. “Over 600 mothers are dying in the United States every... 11 January 2019
The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) underwent a major technology upgrade in their wide area virtual environment (WAVE). The WAVE is a virtual reality (VR) environment in which medical and armed forces personnel train for combat situations in a high-intensity simulation. The system prepares trainees to handle... 10 January 2019
OtoSim Inc, a Toronto-based medical simulation company that specializes in otoscopy and ophthalmoscopy trainers, is introducing OphthoSim Mobile™, the world’s 1st mobile ophthalmoscopic simulator, at IMSH 2019, January 26-29 in San Antonio, Texas. Complementing OphthoSim™, the advanced desktop-based Ophthalmoscopy Simulator, OphthoSim Mobile™ transforms any smartphone or tablet into a hand-held ophthalmoscopic... 10 January 2019
ePlus inc. recently announced its partnership with Intel and Surgical Theater. Together with its partners, ePlus will assist customers to bridge the knowledge gap between doctors and patients with Surgical Theater's Precision VR technology. Powered by Intel Core i7 processors, the solution combines F-16 flight simulation technology with 360 degree... 9 January 2019
The U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) has awarded Florida International University’s (FIU) Academy for International Disaster Preparedness at the Robert Stempel College of Public Health & Social Work $4.8 million to train disaster response medical professionals. Over the next five years, participants will work... 9 January 2019
Mentice, a provider of in virtual reality‐based interventional medical simulation solutions, announced the appointment of Dr. David J. Ballard as Chief Clinical Officer and Executive Vice President of the Mentice Group. Dr. Ballard was appointed an independent member of the Mentice board of directors in October 2018. Dr. Ballard (M.D.,... 9 January 2019
Johnson & Johnson Innovation (JJI), announced it entered a definitive agreement to join NXT Biomedical Therapeutic Device Incubator (NXT) through a strategic investment facilitated by Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JJDC. Created in September 2018 by Deerfield Management Company, L.P. (Deerfield) and Stanton Rowe, CEO of NXT Biomedical, this next-generation... 8 January 2019
A Mayo Clinic study finds that applying artificial intelligence (AI) to a widely available, inexpensive test – the electrocardiogram (EKG) – results in a simple, affordable early indicator of asymptomatic left ventricular dysfunction, which is a precursor to heart failure. The research team found that the AI/EKG test accuracy compares... 8 January 2019
HealthLeaders reports that a new approach to cardiopulmonary resuscitation is helping to save children's lives at Johns Hopkins Children's Center in Baltimore. Pediatric CPR is a challenge in the hospital setting. Every year, more than 6,000 children have in-hospital cardiac arrest and most do not survive to discharge. In 2013,... 8 January 2019
In an effort to improve the diagnosis and management of migraine, Rockpointe is launching the new Residency Connect website designed to enhance educational experiences for residents and fellows. In addition to online course offerings and opportunities to earn CME credit, the site is a place to make connections with colleagues... 7 January 2019
A joint surgical team comprised of three separate branches assembled at U.S. Air Force Hospital Langley in December to perform an operation. Consisting of a U.S. Navy surgeon, an Air Force nurse and an Army technician, the team was organized to perform a Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery to restore a... 4 January 2019
Richard L. Griffith, DEngSci in EE, MD wandered about in his career not unlike John James. Physics, graduate work in electrical engineering, military service, medical school, head trauma research, residency in anesthesiology, private practice, academic practice, a decade in medical device development at Becton Dickinson, then back to medical... 4 January 2019
Medical-X launched its latest high-fidelity Advanced Modular Manikin adult patient simulator ADAM-X to support a variety of core medical competencies training. The latest upgrades cover the following features including swelling of the face to simulate allergic reactions; different secretions of fluids such as tears, sweat, saliva and urine; different selectable... 2 January 2019
Remograph announced the release of Remo 3D v2.8. Remo 3D is an effective tool for creating and modifying 3D models intended for real-time visualization. The primary file format is OpenFlight. Remo 3D is currently available for Microsoft Windows 10, 8, or 7 and Linux. This new 2.8 version of Remo... 2 January 2019
Inzpire Limited completed deliveries of its GECO System to U.K. Ministry of Defence Apache, Chinook, Merlin and Bell helicopter forces following its competition for the Cockpit Situational Awareness Tool (CSAT) Programme. Since the contract award in May 2018, Inzpire has delivered GECO Systems and associated operator training for personnel based... 2 January 2019
The Patient Safety Movement Foundation (PSMF) announced that Baxter International Inc., a medical products company, has signed the PSMF’s Open Data Pledge as the 89th company to demonstrate the importance of data sharing to improving patient safety. Companies that have signed the PSMF’s Open Data Pledge are committed to... 2 January 2019
The Blue & You Foundation awarded a total of $2.7 million in grants to 42 health improvement programs in Arkansas. Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (ASUMH ) was the recipient of one of those grants. The Enhancing Student Success with Simulation Program will provide simulation equipment, including a SimMan 3G and... 21 December 2018
The Medical Simulation Center at Tripler Army Medical Center earned its reaccreditation from the American College of Surgeons as a comprehensive education institute, as well as, a re-endorsement to serve as a simulation education network site by the American Society of Anesthesiologists. To receive accreditation, the simulation center must meet... 20 December 2018
Written by Andy Smith, MTM Publisher In our last newsletter we reported on the grades given to Hospitals by the Leapfrog Group, a non profit watchdog organization that serves as a voice for healthcare purchasers. This issue we look at the work of the Patient Safety Movement Foundation (PSMF) PSMF... 19 December 2018
LP3 Network announced that beginning in 2019, the company will be a provider of continuing medical education (CME). LP3 Network’s CME-accredited activities have been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the... 18 December 2018