Medical Supplies - Information and helpful buying tips

Medical Coats, Lab Jackets & Protective Apparel for Doctors & Nurses:
The most important aspect of any medical coat is the workmanship that went into its creation. Its no different than buying a fine pair of shoes or boots, your medical coat has to be made to last and be comfortable to work in. The stitching in medical coats is incredibly important. You will want to look for a medical coat with the front facing sewn down.

Discount Women's Maternity Medical Scrubs and Plus Size Scrub Tops & Pants:

Men's Medical Scrubs & Nursing Scrubs Tops:

Disposable Medical Shoe Covers for Surgery & Hospitals:
In the medical field, its a narrow road to walk when you are busy improving and saving patients lives, but have to wear interesting apparel like bouffant caps and disposable shoe covers. Its not like it takes a genius to figure out why these protective coverings are so important to the patient and the medical professional, but they still can be less than dignified looking. With that said, and being as disposable shoe covers are a necessary evil, here are some of the things you should be looking for in the shoe covers for surgery department or office.

Surgical Gowns, Surgery Gown:
Surgical gowns with impermeable areas and edges will block the transfer of bacteria, viruses, infections, blood borne pathogens, and other harmful agents and chemicals to and from the patient. Surgical gowns are widely considered to be the foremost item of protective equipment today.

Disposable Coveralls, Medical Protective Coveralls:
Disposable coveralls are critical items of protective clothing for surgical procedures, maternity wards, emergency departments, as well as other places where exposure to contaminants, or the spreading thereof to patients, is high. At Medical Supplies and Equipment Company, there is a wide selection of disposable coveralls made of breathable, heavy duty polypropylene that will certainly serve to protect medical staff in situations where there are exposure concerns.

Medical Hospital Lab & Doctor Consultation Coats:
Lab coats are vital items of protective clothing for medical professionals, research chemists, and other healthcare professionals who are required to work around hazardous chemicals where exposure to contaminants is high.

Surgical Masks:
The use of surgical masks for protecting surgical teams and other healthcare workers from contamination is an important principle to consider. In fact, recently the protection of the health care professional, as well as the patient, has become an important infection control issue and is steadily becoming more complex.

Discount Hospital Scrubs & Scrub Sets:
Never doubt the ability of Medical Supplies Equipment Company to supply your hospital with scrubs at the most cost-competitive rates online and the highest functional diversity and durability found anywhere on the Internet

Medical Scrubs, Hospital Scrub, Green Scrubs at Discount Prices!:
Medical Supplies Equipment Company has recently added new lines to its offerings of medical scrubs and is adding daily to its stock. Regardless of your material, color, comfort, or color coordination preference, we have what you came here to find.

100 Cotton Scrubs for Nursing & Medical Professionals!:
For maximum comfort and the highest quality in durability and function Medical Supplies Equipment Company has expanded its online inventory to include 100% cotton scrubs.

Nursing Scrubs:
Medical Supplies Equipment Company offers an expanding an increasingly diverse offering of nursing scrubs second to nothing online. Choose from styles and colors brand new to the medical industry, and create not only a whole new inventory for your staff, but a whole new look as well.

Medical Uniforms & Scrubs:

Medical Scrub Caps & Bouffants for Doctors:
For those who work in a hospital or out patient clinic, scrub hats are a vital part of the work day. They serve the purpose of keeping doctors and nurses hair out of the way for the professional as well as serving the safety purpose of protecting the patient.

Disposable & Reusable Medical Patient Exam Gowns:
In addition to allowing accessibility to the various parts of the body, exam gowns can also be used to protect both the medical care giver and the patient from potentially harmful fluids and substances. If this is a concern in your practice, you are likely to find the poly coated version of the exam gown is going to best suit your needs.

Hospital Shoe & Boot Covers for Surgeons, Doctors & Nurses:
In some industrial facilities it is essential to wear boot covers to prevent any dust or other debris from the outside getting into the facility. Of course, in the medical field, it is also sometimes necessary to ensure the cleanliness of certain environments. In those cases, either disposable shoe covers or boot covers are needed.

Surgeon Hats & Medical Bouffants for Doctors:
Most of us are familiar with the disposable greenish blue surgical caps used by many medical professionals. They work well enough, but there really isnt excitement or fun about the whole thing. Of course, being focused on the work is an essential part of the OR. However, for the moral of the medical team involved, not to mention your personal sense of style, choosing surgical caps that are personalized with your favorite colors and images is just a way to add something special to your day.

Surgical Bouffants & Medical Doctor Scrub Caps:
Many doctors and nurses, especially those who spend a great deal of time in the operating room, have their own personal bouffant caps. They are typically made from cotton or nylon and can be found in a huge assortment of colors and patterns.

Medical Doctor Coats & Consulation Jackets:
Doctor coats are typically made out of a polyester cotton blend. The reason for this material is that it is easy to keep clean and very stain resistant. Doctor coats can be found in other materials, but by far and large, this is the most popular option to choose.

Medical Doctor Coats & Lab Jackets for Nurses:
In the medical profession, nothing says doctor or nurse quite the cotton lab coats. Of course, it isnt just doctors and nurses who wear these versatile coats. Lab techs, pharmacists, and even nursing assistants can find a use for lab coats.

Disposable Protective Lab Coats for Techs, Nurses & Doctors:
Naturally, the medical field is another profession where cleanliness is a must and disposable lab coats are there to help out. Take a look at some of the benefits to stocking these handy coats in your office supply room.

Medical Hospital Patient Gowns & Pediatric Disposable Wear:
The first thing to consider about hospital gowns is the type of material they are to be made from. In an ER environment, it might be more cost effective and easier to use disposable hospital gowns. The patient wont have to wear it for long anyway. He or she will either be discharged or put in a room.

Exam Gowns & Medical Hospital Patient Apparel:
When you are buying patient gowns for your use, be sure to look for those designs that allow for you to do your job properly, but that will also allow the patient the highest degree of comfort possible. There are some features to keep an eye out for that will help with this goal.

Medical Hospital Gowns for Patient, Plus Size & Disposable:
These gowns are ideal for situations where a procedure is going to result in the presence of bodily fluids and other possible contaminants. They are available in both cloth and disposable options.

Fluid Resistant Lab Coats & Water Repellent Fabric for Medical Use:
These traditional looking lab coats will outlast other types of cotton or poly cotton blend coats, plus they offer a wide range of additional safety features

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CardioNet rises as analyst expects greater revenue (AP)
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:11:55 Etc/GMT
Shares of CardioNet Inc. rose Wednesday after an analyst upgraded the stock, saying commercial health insurers are paying CardioNet more money than Medicare.

Ahead of the Bell: Alphatec shares upgraded (AP)
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:28:04 Etc/GMT
An RBC Capital Markets analyst raised his rating on shares of Alphatec Holdings Inc. Wednesday, saying the spinal device maker's sales will surge over the next few years due to upcoming products.

Liberator Medical Holdings Closes $7 Million Private Funding with a Single Institutional Investor (GlobeNewswire)
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:53:44 Etc/GMT

Boston Scientific Announces Schedule for ACC 2010 (PR Newswire)
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:30:00 Etc/GMT
Boston Scientific Corporation today announced the schedule of the Company's major events and news announcements at the 59th Annual Scientific Session of the American College of Cardiology/i2 Summit, March 13-16 in Atlanta.

Oculus Innovative Sciences Receives First FDA Clearance for Microcyn®-Based HydroGel for Dermatology Market with Claims Including Reduction of Itch and Pain Relief (Business Wire)
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:08:00 Etc/GMT
PETALUMA, Calif.----Oculus Innovative Sciences, Inc. , a commercial medical technology company that develops, manufactures and markets a family of products based upon the Microcyn® Technology platform, today announced that it has received new 510 clearance from the U.S.

ImmunoCellular Therapeutics' Dendritic Cell-Based Vaccine Demonstrates Statistically Significant Increase in Survival in an Animal Model of Glioblastoma (Business Wire)
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:00:00 Etc/GMT
LOS ANGELES----ImmunoCellular Therapeutics, Ltd. announced today that its dendritic cell-based vaccination with cancer stem cells demonstrated a statistically significant survival benefit in a preclinical animal model of glioblastoma.

Healthcare Technology Stock Alert for OccuLogix Inc. Issued by StockPreacher (GlobeNewswire)
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:50:00 Etc/GMT

Uroplasty Introduces New Endoscopic Needle for Urinary Incontinence Procedures (PR Newswire)
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:30:00 Etc/GMT
Uroplasty, Inc. , a medical device company that develops, manufactures and markets innovative proprietary products to treat voiding dysfunctions, today announced the introduction of a newly designed endoscopic injection needle that can be used in conjunction with the system used to inject Macroplastique®.  Macroplastique is a soft-tissue urethral bulking agent used to treat adult female stress urinary incontinence primarily due to intrinsic sphincter deficiency.  This permanent, nonresorbable material is injected into the tissues surrounding the urethra to help improve urethral closure to enhance bladder control.

Integra LifeSciences Launches Integra Mozaik(TM) Moldable Morsels for Bone Grafting Procedures (GlobeNewswire)
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:00:00 Etc/GMT

Integra LifeSciences Announces the Release of the Integra(TM) Total Wrist Fusion System (GlobeNewswire)
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:00:00 Etc/GMT

DexCom Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Financial Results (Business Wire)
Tue, 9 Mar 2010 21:15:00 Etc/GMT
SAN DIEGO----DexCom, Inc. today reported its audited financial results as of and for the quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.

NMT Medical to Release Fourth-Quarter and Year-End 2009 Financial Results on March 25 (Business Wire)
Tue, 9 Mar 2010 21:00:00 Etc/GMT
BOSTON----NMT Medical, Inc. today announced that it will release its fourth-quarter and year-end 2009 financial results before the market opens on Thursday, March 25, 2010.

Correction: Cooper earnings stories (AP)
Tue, 9 Mar 2010 20:30:26 Etc/GMT
In headlines for a March 4 story and headlines and a story March 5 about Cooper Companies Inc., The Associated Press reported erroneously the fiscal period for the company's earnings.

Angeion Corporation Names Scott Shuda to Board of Directors (Business Wire)
Tue, 9 Mar 2010 19:00:00 Etc/GMT
SAINT PAUL, Minn.----Angeion Corporation today announced that Scott Shuda has been named to the companyâ??s board of directors.

Orthofix sells vascular business to Covidien (AP)
Tue, 9 Mar 2010 18:25:00 Etc/GMT
Medical device maker Orthofix International NV said has sold its vascular business to Covidien PLC and plans to use proceeds from the sale to pay down debt.

TranS1 Inc. to Present at the Cowen and Company 30th Annual Health Care Conference (GlobeNewswire)
Tue, 9 Mar 2010 16:14:05 Etc/GMT

BioMimetic Therapeutics Presents Promising Pre-Clinical Sports Medicine Data at the 2010 ORS Meeting (Business Wire)
Tue, 9 Mar 2010 14:00:00 Etc/GMT
FRANKLIN, Tenn.----BioMimetic Therapeutics, Inc. announced pre-clinical data the Company will present at 1:15 CST today at the 2010 Orthopedic Research Society meeting in New Orleans.

Cantel Medical Reports 29% Increase in Net Income - EPS of $0.29 vs. $0.23 for Quarter Ended January 31, 2010 (PR Newswire)
Tue, 9 Mar 2010 13:00:00 Etc/GMT
CANTEL MEDICAL CORP. reported a 29% increase in net income to $4,876,000, or $0.29 per diluted share, on a 6.7% increase in sales to $66,587,000 for the second quarter ended January 31, 2010.

Medical Equipment Maker Stock Alert for Osteotech Inc. Issued by Beacon Equity (GlobeNewswire)
Tue, 9 Mar 2010 11:50:00 Etc/GMT

Integra LifeSciences Launches Portfolio of Advanced Orthobiologics for Spine Surgery (GlobeNewswire)
Tue, 9 Mar 2010 11:00:00 Etc/GMT

Cardiac Science Updates Software Following FDA Warning Letter
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:20:08 CST
Cardiac Science is providing customers with a new software update after the FDA told the company in a Feb. 5 warning letter that its previous update would not prevent failures of its Powerheart automated external defibrillators.

Angeion Corporation Names Scott Shuda To Board Of Directors
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:15:08 CST
Angeion Corporation (NASDAQ: ANGN) today announced that Scott Shuda has been named to the company?s board of directors.

Cerus shares rise on R.W. Baird upgrade
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:14:08 CST
NEW YORK Shares of Cerus Corp. rose Tuesday as an R.W. Baird analyst upgraded his rating on the company, citing the value and potential of the Intercept blood system.

Cerus shares rise as R.W. Baird analyst upgrades stock on potential for blood system
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:08:08 CST
NEW YORK - Shares of Cerus Corp. rose Tuesday as an R.W.

Neoprobe takes hit in FY09, despite sales gains
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Neurometrix locks up credit facility
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:11:08 CST
Medical device developer Neurometrix Inc. has secured a $7.

Accuray founder joins Varian executive team
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:11:08 CST
Varian Medical Systems Inc. on Monday named neurosurgeon Dr.

Osteotech, RF Micro: Early Volume Plays
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:08:08 CST
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Several stocks trading near $5 were poised to move on above-average volume during Monday's session.

Cantel Medical: The Trend Continues Up (CMN)
Sun, 07 Mar 2010 09:10:08 CST
Mar 07, 2010 (SmarTrend(R) Spotlight via COMTEX) -- SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Cantel Medical (CMN) on February 17, 2010 at $19.95. In approximately 2 weeks, Cantel Medical has returned 7.7% as of today's recent price of $21.48.