Sklar Research, Reports & Articles

10 Best Practices Against Cyber Security Threats, Part II

Posted by Jessica Chiappelli on Sep 14, 2017 11:23:19 AM

As we discussed in Part I of this series, the protection of sensitive data and patient files is a daily challenge for healthcare facilities in a technologically advanced world. If ignored, these threats can seriously impact the safety of patients and staff, and increase healthcare costs. Herewith, in Part II, we continue with the remaining five targeted areas. Click to review Part I in this series, where we cover Ransomware, Phishing, Malware, mobile devices, and data protection in Class III medical devices.

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Topics: Insider, Research, Healthcare, Technology

10 Best Practices Against Cyber Security Threats, Part 1

Posted by Jessica Chiappelli on Jun 28, 2017 9:15:00 AM

A major challenge healthcare facilities face daily is protecting sensitive data and patient files in a technologically advanced world. More than ever, hackers and identity theft thieves are targeting healthcare facilities and their sensitive data.

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Topics: Insider, Research, Healthcare, Technology

Top 5 Emerging Healthcare Innovations

Posted by Jessica Chiappelli on May 1, 2017 9:00:00 AM

As technological advances in healthcare evolve, innovations abound – in the form of digital heath tools, new programs, analytic platforms, and database systems. Those in the industry willing to embrace these new developments are able to grow and prosper.

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Topics: Insider, Research, Healthcare, Technology

Bridging The Gap in Patient Safety

Posted by Jessica Chiappelli on Apr 19, 2017 10:30:00 AM

While most healthcare providers and hospitals do their best to ensure the safety of their patients, safety concerns continue to be an ongoing challenge worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, “one in ten patients are harmed whilst receiving health care.”¹ Facilities aiming to produce better outcomes and patient satisfaction must have patient safety as their top priority—for both the organization and the patients.

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Topics: Sklar, Care & Cleaning, Research, Healthcare, Surgical Instruments, Patient Safety

The Epigenome and its Role in Cancer Treatment

Posted by Marielba Cancel on Mar 10, 2017 11:25:50 AM

What is the epigenome?


The epigenome is a mixture of chemical compounds and proteins that attach to DNA and tell the genome what to do. It turns genes on or off, controlling the production of proteins in a particular cell.1 These chemical compounds modify cell division, and may be inherited. Recent studies, however, show that environmental influences, such as diet and exposure to pollutants, can alter the epigenome.2 The epigenome is what makes each individual unique. It is what makes some of us have darker or lighter skin, controls the color and texture of our hair, and explains why some people are more introverted while others are extroverts.3

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Topics: Sklar, Research, Healthcare, Surgical Instruments, World Cancer Day

4 Major Surgical Instrument Classifications

Posted by Marielba Cancel on Mar 7, 2017 8:51:38 AM

Surgical instruments are specially designed tools that assist health care professionals carry out specific actions during an operation. Most instruments crafted from the early 19th century on are made from durable stainless steel. Some are designed for general use, and others for specific procedures. There are many surgical instruments available for almost any specialization in medicine. There are precision instruments used in microsurgery, ophthalmology and otology. Most surgical instruments can be classified into these 4 basic types:

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Topics: Sklar, Sterile Disposables, Research, Healthcare, Single-use Instruments, Surgical Instruments

9 Common Heart Surgeries: From Minimally Invasive to Transplant

Posted by Marielba Cancel on Mar 1, 2017 9:14:18 AM

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women, and about half of Americans have at least one risk factor. Half-a-million coronary bypass surgeries are performed each year in the US.

Open-heart surgery is a procedure where the chest needs to be opened to correct problems with the heart. Depending on the type of surgery, the surgeon may also have to open the heart. According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), the most common heart surgery is the coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)1 to treat severe coronary heart disease, which happens when plaque builds up inside the arteries.

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Topics: Sklar, Healthcare, Surgical Instruments, Cardiovascular

Surgical Intervention for Chronic Otitis Media

Posted by Marielba Cancel on Feb 23, 2017 9:14:17 AM

Acute ear infections affect one in ten people worldwide, and children aged five and under account for half of the cases. Five percent of those with the acute stage eventually develop chronic otitis media (COM) with a significant portion of patients under age five.1 This condition is a persistent infection which does not heal properly and oftentimes does not respond to medical treatment. In these cases, surgical intervention may be required to get rid of the infection.

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Topics: Sklar, Research, Healthcare, Single-use Instruments, Surgical Instruments, ENT

6 Dental Cleaning Procedures All Vets Should Take Care Of

Posted by Marielba Cancel on Feb 9, 2017 10:49:08 AM

Dental hygiene is important for both pets and humans. Just like you and I, cats and dogs may suffer from periodontal disease. Studies have suggested that 85% of all pets develop periodontal disease by the age of three. It is a progressive disease of the tissue surrounding the teeth, and is the main cause of tooth loss.1

There is not much difference between canine, feline and human teeth.

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Topics: Sklar, Healthcare, Dentistry, Veterinarian, Anesthesia

Join World Cancer Day and the We Can I Can movement.

Posted by Marielba Cancel on Jan 31, 2017 10:00:05 AM

World Cancer Day (WCD)1 is on February 4. Sklar needs your help in spreading awareness, tips on prevention and the need for further research.

WCD began 17 years ago on February 4, 2000. It was established by the Paris Charter at the World Summit Against Cancer for the New Millennium in Paris. The Charter‘s main goal is to promote worldwide awareness, prevention, and further research of this illness to find a cure. By creating global networks and alliances made up of leading professional organizations around the world, the Charter aims to upgrade services provided to patients, sensitize common opinion and mobilize the global community against cancer. The last article of the Charter establishes February 4 as World Cancer Day.

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Topics: Sklar, Research, Healthcare, World Cancer Day