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 E-Mail Boston, MA (May 1, 2021) - A new study presented today at the AATS 101st Annual Meeting, found that the percentage of patients undergoing esophagectomy for cancer who suffer Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) post-operatively is much higher than previously reported, with as many as 24 percent suffering from Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) or Pulmonary Embolism (PE). Six-month mortality for patients with VTE was 17.6 percent compared to 2.1 percent for those without. Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) is a common, potentially preventable post-operative complication leading to significant morbidity a...

 , Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Canada has approved Bactiguard's urinary catheter with temperature sensor for infection prevention through an Interim Order. The approval is driven by COVID-19, as Bactiguard's catheters can reduce the risk of secondary infections for critically ill patients. "Many critically ill COVID-19 patients require a urinary catheter with integrated temperature monitoring. The ICU treatment period can be 14 days or more, which means patients will require an indwelling urinary catheter for a long period of time. Each day with a catheter increases the risk of acqu...