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Preventing onset and development of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction

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The findings point at a promising new therapeutic target for mitigating heart lipid toxicity and heart failure. The post Preventing onset and development of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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How Do You Define Quality in Sterile Processing?

SpecialtyCare

Defining quality in the sterile processing department (SPD) is a challenge for many healthcare organizations and hospitals. Most of the time spent on sterile processing is not about improvement but about fighting turnover and doing damage control when delays or errors occur. However, when quality is quantified and measured, the SPD can improve by leaps and bounds, diminishing risk and increasing OR revenue.

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Can Botox or other injectables fix my TMJ disorder?

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Dr. Zeena Nawas explains how injectables like Botox can ease pain from TMJ symptoms, such as jaw stiffness or headaches. The post Can Botox or other injectables fix my TMJ disorder? appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Medical Device Sterilization: Ensuring Patient Safety Through Advanced Techniques

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Table of Contents The Critical Importance of Medical Device Sterilization Common Methods of Medical Device Sterilization Steam Sterilization (Autoclaving) Ethylene Oxide (EtO) Sterilization Low-Temperature Hydrogen Peroxide Sterilization Radiation Sterilization Sterilization Validation and Monitoring Biological Indicators Chemical Indicators Physical Monitoring Regulatory Framework and Standards FDA Oversight International Standards Healthcare Facility Accreditation Challenges in Medical Device

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How Do You Define Quality in Sterile Processing?

SpecialtyCare

Defining quality in the sterile processing department (SPD) is a challenge for many healthcare organizations and hospitals. Most of the time spent on sterile processing is not about improvement but about fighting turnover and doing damage control when delays or errors occur. However, when quality is quantified and measured, the SPD can improve by leaps and bounds, diminishing risk and increasing OR revenue.

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