Global cancer cases in both men and women in 2008 were estimated around 12.7 million and this number is expected to increase to 21 million. Lung cancer is one of the most common forms and figures suggest Europe and North America have the highest rates. Malnutrition is one of the most common symptoms of advanced lung cancer; timely identification and therapy can lead to improved patient outcomes. Prognostic biomarkers as established by the newly developed Maltron CScan could help select patients in cases where early discharge is safe. This would help redirect resources to patients in need. Maltron CScan is an easy and non-invasive technique to evaluate changes in cancer patients and is an independent prognostic indicator. Nutritional interventions targeted at improving biomarker results could potentially lead to an improved survival in patients.
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A new aneroid palm-style sphygmomanometer, e-mega delivers lifelong precision thanks to long-lasting parts and a specially tempered copper-beryllium diaphragm that allows pressure loading up to 600mm Hg. A new ergonomic spoon design allows fast inflation of the cuff to minimise patient discomfort. Versions with one or two tubes attached to a washable, latex-free, one-piece cuff are available. The bladderless nylon Velcro cuff is reusable over 10 000 times and washable up to 60
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The Wide Bore 3.0T Caring MR Suite aims to enhance the patient experience through the assuring senses of sight, sound, and touch to make the environment for an MR scan less clinical. Through the interactive design, patients are able to choose one of 16 different themes from an intuitive interface custom- built for the iPad. With lighting, scenery and music that can be customised by the patient, it allows a patient to be transported to, for example, Tahiti for the duration of an MR examination. The design ergonomics of the system also allows a patient to choose the audio-visual content of the MR Suite to help reduce anxiety.Light, form, colour, materials and texture can transform the examination environment to, for example, a home library and fireside. The enhanced patient experience has been provided by the use of nature photography designed to help reduce the stress and anxiety of patients undergoing diagnostic or therapeutic medical procedures. The added benefit of a relaxed patient is an easier patient setup for the technologist and a minimisation of retakes.
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The Hans Rudolph Series 1180 Syringe Validator is a precision volume measuring device that checks the volume of volumetric syringes. It comes in three sizes, (7000 ml, 3000 ml and 1000 ml) so as to accommodate a wide range of volumetric syringes. A volume test typically consists of performing three strokes of the test syringe with the volume of each stroke being measured by the Syringe Validator. The average volume of the three test strokes is then compared to the nominal value for the syringe setting. Tests can be defined based on the syringe being tested. The data will be saved to a data file so that it can be recalled and viewed, if needed. In addition to the volume test, a leak test can also be performed on the syringe being tested. The leak test will check the syringe for significant leaks and the data will be included in the data file as well.
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