The field of medicine is undergoing a significant transformation thanks to advancements in 3D printing technology. This innovative process, which creates three-dimensional objects from digital…
A study found that individuals with cognitive disability experienced lower scores in general self-efficacy and time management skills than with individuals without cognitive disability. Luckily,…
An estimated 5.5 million Americans use a wheelchair, as do 65 million people worldwide. Wheelchairs are thereby commonly used assistive devices that help people with…
Patients in hospitals can be exposed to electromagnetic fields and optical radiation. This exposure may be associated with risks and hazards. IEC 60601-2-57 Ed. 2.0…
Medical errors occur far too frequently: over 7 million American patients are impacted by medical errors each year; there are 7,000 to 9,000 Americans who…
Ethylene oxide (EO or EtO) gas is one of the most common ways to sterilize medical devices, as approximately 50% of sterile medical devices are treated…
Intravascular catheters are an indispensable tool in modern-day medical practice, both for patients with acute injuries and for those with chronic illnesses. Approximately 90% of patients…
Medical device manufacturers are required to design and build quality into their products. This means that they must have processes and procedures in place to ensure…
Risk assessment is a multi-step process which produces estimates of risk of an adverse health effect occurring as a consequence of ingesting, inhaling, and/or absorbing…