Earlier rehab for joint replacements may help recovery

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Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh found that high-risk patients can improve their recovery from hip or knee replacement surgery by beginning intensive rehabilitation three days after surgery instead of seven days afterwards. High-risk patients include those older than 70 with two or more co-morbid conditions, or younger patients with three or more co-morbid conditions. Earlier rehabilitation was found to reduce hospital stays for high-risk patients.

Specialty hospitals exc. psychiatric, Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals, Rehabilitation Facilities, Artificial Joints, Analysis, Artificial hip joints, Hip prostheses, Joint prostheses, Rehabilitation research, Rehabilitation centers, Artificial knee, Knee prostheses

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Model for sharing

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Illinois Partners for Global Health is a pilot project to send much-needed medical supplies to underdeveloped countries. Supported by the Illinois State Medical Society, Illinois Hospital Assn, Sister Cities International and other groups, the organization sent its first shipment to Senegal in May, 1995. The project relies on support from Illinois organizations as well as groups with experience in international relief.

Medical Instruments & Supplies, Disposable Medical Supplies, Editorial, International aspects, Donations, Medical equipment industry, Illinois, Medical supplies, International relief

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Human factor is key consideration in device design

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Human-factors engineering is an important consideration in the design of medical computer systems, education programs, and devices. Properly taking human factors into consideration can reduce errors, improve performance, and help engineers to find the design flaws that are the root causes of medical errors. Expanding awareness of human-factors engineering can improve health care.

Engineering Services, Medical Instruments & Equipment, ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT SERVICES, Engineering for Health & Education, Health aspects, Methods, Health facilities, Design and construction, Medical equipment, Ergonomics, Medical education

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