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A technique called the "mother's kiss" for removing foreign objects from the nasal passages of young children appears to be a safe and effective approach, found a study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). "The mother's kiss appears to be a safe and effective technique for first-line treatment in the removal of a foreign body from the nasal cavity," writes Dr. Stephanie Cook, Buxted Medical Centre, Buxted, United Kingdom, with coauthors. "In addition, it may prevent...

Symmetrical looks are highly prized in the animal kingdom, but according to a new report by San Francisco State University biologists on an insect called the maritime earwig, asymmetry might come with its own perks. Animals—including humans—seem to use symmetry as a shortcut for evaluating potential mates. Symmetrical features usually indicate normal development, while asymmetry could point to an underlying developmental defect that would render a mate less fit. "The evolutionary...

Spectrum Surgical is pleased to offer their Starter and Advanced Veterinary Eye Packs that includes a large assortment of veterinary surgical instruments. Stow, Ohio (PRWEB) July 23, 2012 Spectrum Surgical Instruments is pleased to announce their Starter and Advanced Veterinary Eye Packs. Designed with input from leading practitioners, Spectrum’s Starter Eye Pack includes curved Tenotomy Scissors, a Bishop-Harmon Forcep with teeth, Barraquer Wire Eye Speculum and Webster Needle Holder....

Spectrum Surgical Instruments now focuses on Laser Welding Repair as the business expands its capabilities with surgical instrument repair. Stow, Ohio (PRWEB) December 29, 2011 Spectrum Surgical Instruments Corp. is pleased to offer Laser Welding, further expanding the breadth of its surgical instrument repair capabilities. Through the use of precision, laser welding technology, Spectrum’s certified technicians are able to repair surgical instruments and components — restoring them to...

Introducing a new line of German stainless steel instruments from DRE Veterinary, a leader in the veterinary medical equipment industry. Louisville, KY (PRWEB) December 22, 2011 In an effort to expand its already extensive product selection and provide a one-stop shop for all veterinary medical needs, DRE Veterinary is announcing a new line of German stainless steel surgical instruments. The selection of surgical instruments now available from DRE Veterinary includes scissors, forceps,...

Spectrum Surgical is pleased to release its complimentary surgical instrument guide. Stow, OH (PRWEB) February 23, 2011 Spectrum Surgical Instruments Corp. is pleased to release its free surgical instrument education guide, How to Inspect Needle Holders. The guide is filled with tips on how to properly examine needle holders and points of inspection. Keeping up with surgical instrument maintenance can help reduce costly repairs or instrument replacements. Proper inspection of your needle...

Spectrum Surgical is pleased to release its complimentary surgical instrument guide. Stow, OH (PRWEB) February 16, 2011 Spectrum Surgical Instruments Corp. is pleased to release its free surgical instrument education guide, How to Inspect Hemostats & Forceps. The easy-to-read guide includes tips and detailed steps on how to properly inspect and clean hemostats and surgical forceps. Every surgical instrument has its own unique points of inspection and parts that need to be carefully...

Spectrum Surgical Instruments meets the growing need for disposable CJD identification set. Stow, OH (PRWEB) November 26, 2010 Spectrum Surgical Instruments Corp. is pleased to offer a CJD Instrument Set. In response to the growing need for an affordable and disposable CJD (Creutzfeldt-Jacobs Disease) identification set, Spectrum developed an surgical instrument set comprised of Pakistan-made instruments. Instruments include a Hudson Brace, a McKenzie Bur, Gigli wire saw and handles,...

NATICK, Mass., April 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) today announced that multiple clinical abstracts examining the diagnostic and therapeutic utility of its SpyGlass(®) Direct Visualization System, Radial Jaw(®) 4 Biopsy Forceps and WallFlex(®) Duodenal Stent will be presented at Digestive Disease Week(®) (DDW(®)), May 1 - 5 in New Orleans. "The large number of studies at DDW evaluating Boston Scientific technologies highlights our...