Here are the average hourly wage and salary for Occupational Therapist in all 50 states, based on BLS data gathered in May 2017, listed in alphabetical order. … [Read more...] about Occupational Therapist average hourly wage & salary for all 50 states — NV tops the list at $102k
Cardiovascular Technologist average hourly wage & salary for all 50 states — Calif. tops the list at $72k
Here are the average hourly wage and salary for Cardiovascular Technologist & Technician in all 50 states, based on BLS data gathered in May 2017, listed in alphabetical order. … [Read more...] about Cardiovascular Technologist average hourly wage & salary for all 50 states — Calif. tops the list at $72k
Study Shows Oxygen Less Functional When Nasal Cannula Worn as Headband
ATTLEBORO, MA – A recent study shows that oxygen administration is significantly less effective for patients who wear their nasal cannulas as a headband. Nasal cannulas are traditionally placed inside the nares, possibly causing mild discomfort but allowing the necessary oxygen to freely flow directly into the body through the nose. However, patients have found new and … [Read more...] about Study Shows Oxygen Less Functional When Nasal Cannula Worn as Headband
14 Things You Should Know About the VSG
Pre-Op: 7 Things You Should Know About The VSG 1) Energy - The procedure gives those suffering obesity the option to live a better, healthier life. Imagine being 50, 75, 100 or even 150 pounds lighter. Would that make you feel better? I know it would. I hear it from my patients every day. They have the energy to bike ride, climb mountains and keep up with their kids and … [Read more...] about 14 Things You Should Know About the VSG
First ICU opened for men suffering from cold
There’s finally hope for the critically ill! The Münster University Hospital has set up an intensive care unit exclusively for the treatment of male patients suffering from coughs, colds, or even both. A specially trained team provides 24/7 care. This “long overdue treatment site”, as Chief Physician Dr Klaus Schaffers, MD, calls it, will primarily serve men between the … [Read more...] about First ICU opened for men suffering from cold
The 10 least stressful jobs
To get a better idea of which careers are the most stressful, CareerCast examined 200 professions to compile its latest Jobs Rated report. CareerCast weighed 11 factors to rank the most stressful jobs: travel; deadlines; working in the public eye; competitiveness; physical demands; environmental conditions; hazards encountered; the life of oneself or others at risk; meeting … [Read more...] about The 10 least stressful jobs
Abbott’s tiny wireless pacemaker is now MRI-compatible
The FDA approved MRI-conditional labeling for Abbott’s tiny wireless pacemaker, making it the smallest and longest-lasting MRI-compatible device of its kind. The new labeling also applies to a pacing lead. The company picked up the Assurity MRI pacemaker and the Tendril MRI pacing lead in its acquisition of St. Jude Medical, which closed earlier this month. The pacemaker … [Read more...] about Abbott’s tiny wireless pacemaker is now MRI-compatible
10 hospitals with the most ER visits 2017
Here are the 10 hospitals in America with the most annual emergency room visits for fiscal year 2017. Totals represent the amount of emergency room visits tallied for a single facility, rather than total ER visits for a whole health system. This listing is based on several sources of information and all figures are verified by individual hospitals. 1. Lakeland (Fla.) … [Read more...] about 10 hospitals with the most ER visits 2017
MRI Technologist And Radiological Technologist Are Among The 100 Best Jobs of 2017
In the hunt for a new opportunity or gainful employment, it's best to start at the top. Wednesday morning, U.S. News and World Report released its 2017 list of the 100 best jobs. More than half of the 100 best jobs are linked to health care. Dentist was at the top of the list, followed by nurse practitioner and physician assistant. Several medical positions also topped the … [Read more...] about MRI Technologist And Radiological Technologist Are Among The 100 Best Jobs of 2017
The Reason You Never See Paramedics Running
While on the treadmill at the gym this weekend (#SundayRunday) I noticed those anxiety-inducing red flashing lights approaching the parking lot. As the ambulance pulled up to the door, I joined the rest of the sweaty folk looking around to see what was going on. The duo of paramedics carried their bags and walked past the front desk to a back room. They walked with … [Read more...] about The Reason You Never See Paramedics Running