One day monitoring a patient’s vital signs like temperature and heart rate could be a simple as sticking on a tiny, wireless patch, sort of like a temporary tattoo.

August 26th, 2011 by

Eliminating the bulky wiring and electrodes used in current monitors would make the units more comfortable for patients, says an international team of researchers who report their findings in Friday’s edition of the journal Science. Researchers have integrated electronic sensors … Continue reading →

Industry Insider – Sage Services Group

August 11th, 2011 by

Like many similar service repair companies, Sage Services Group, Charleston, SC, has seen a spike in business throughout the economic downturn. As the country slowly creeps out of the recession, Sage’s business—focused on the repair of patient monitoring systems—continues to … Continue reading →

For biomeds, the latest test equipment lightens the load

August 11th, 2011 by

The thought of a biomedical technician often evokes an image of someone tucked away in a hospital basement, tinkering with a piece of medical equipment. That perception might have a ring of truth, but as the professionals responsible for the … Continue reading →