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Effect of Heavy School Bags on the Spine

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Posture is a bigger concern than most think. With growing workload for school children, the weight of this issue is increasing every day. Carrying heavy weighted and oversized school bags…

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Five-Second Rule Validated in the Operating Room

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By Skelepuns Disclaimer: This post is from GomerBlog, a satirical site about healthcare. CHICAGO – In a paradigm shift for the operating room, a new study has found that reusing…

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Ergonomic and Proper Handling of Surgical Instruments

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By Szczepan Baran, VMD, Elizabeth Johnson, VMD and Marcel Perret-Gentil, DVM Although not always recognized, proper handling of surgical instruments plays a vital role in positive surgical patient outcomes. Correct…

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Patient dies after operating table collapses during surgery

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By Lata Rani Patna: A major government hospital in India’s Bihar state has come under fire again after a woman died of injuries sustained when the table she was being…

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Body mechanics in the Operating Room

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The operating room staff spend a good deal of their time on their feet. Standing work, including bending, lifting, carrying and reaching can be tough on the back – especially…