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Prefilled syringes: Getting to the point 16 December, 2011 The many benefits of prefilled syringes are fuelling one of the medical device industry's fastest-growing markets. Chris Lo rolls up his sleeves to explore the finely-honed science...

Trauma on the battlefield – notes from a frontline medic 13 September, 2011 Frontline medics risk their own lives everyday to operate in the world's most perilous environments. Elisabeth Fischer talks to Tom Ashman, a former combat medic with the Canadian Forces...

Field hospitals: welcome to the emergency zone 22 August, 2011 Mobile field hospitals have developed from simple tents to modern, highly technological healthcare centres. Elisabeth Fischer finds out how the fabric shelters maintain a clean medical...

Healthcare Behind Bars 28 July, 2011 Like the general public, prisoners are entitled to high-quality primary healthcare. Elisabeth Fischer looks at the UK prison healthcare system to find out about the unique challenge of...

Temperature Control: Patient Warming Systems 06 October, 2010 Patient warming systems have long been recognised as providing clinical benefits and improved post-operative outcomes. Al Van Duren, director of clinical affairs at temperature management...

Australia's Election: Politics on the Edge 30 September, 2010

The election of Julia Gillard as Australia's PM signalled a brief respite in one of the most bitterly fought elections. The consensus, which resulted in the first minority government in...

A Heavy Burden: Obesity in the Hospital 12 August, 2010 With waistlines expanding and hospital budgets contracting, obesity is placing growing pressure on healthcare. Chris Lo explores the ways in which modern hospitals are...

Reform in the USA 02 August, 2010 A quartet of industry professionals voice their opinions on the impact healthcare reform will have on US hospitals. Kenya McCullum...

Counterfeit Drugs: What the Doctor Didn't Order 20 July, 2010 As the number of counterfeit drugs on our streets continues to rise, Paul French asks Global Insight analysts Shuang Lewis and Denise Claux for the lowdown on the potentially deadly...

The Unique Challenge of Hospital Security 02 July, 2010 Hospitals have to toe a thin line when it comes to balancing safety protocols with patient comfort. Chris Lo investigates what it takes to upgrade hospital security without sacrificing...