A wireless device that measures the acidity of stomach contents backwashed into the esophagus allows patients to avoid some of the nose pain and throat discomfort associated with the conventional wired monitor used to manage hard-to-treat gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Read MoreNo Rest For Techs Yes, sometimes it is difficult to stay awake while monitoring patients [“Asleep on the Job” in the March/April 2006 issue], but we must understand that this is what we choose to do. We [technologists]
Read MoreAn event that caters to people that need sleep has combined sleep and yoga to help these individuals have a relaxing weekend get-a-way while learning techniques to get a healthy, fulfilling night’s rest.
Read MoreHealth Monitor The LifeShirt® from VivoMetrics®, Ventura, Calif, is a T-shirt that monitors health. The lightweight garment continuously measures respiration, ECG, body position, and activity as patients go about t
Read MoreUndiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea can prove dangerous to surgery patients coming out of sedation, but one program seeks to reduce the risk. 44
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