The Medical Post’s 45 ideas special reportHonestly, is anything more exciting than a new idea? To celebrate our 45th year of publishing we gathered up 45 doctor or medical ideas that intrigued us Handwash beepersA fancy pedometer that keeps track of hand hygiene is how an American physician describes his invention aimed at preventing hospital infections. Game engages students in the battle for infection control Bedbug patch Doctors sweet on honey for wounds Antibacterial paper towels Bacteria-free keyboards Plasma hand sanitizers Medical tattoos Patients are increasingly turning to tattoos instead of MedicAlert-type bracelets and pendants to alert emergency providers to their medical conditions. There’s no need to fear genetically modified food Humans have been selectively propagating qualities in food for millennia. These approaches stand to benefit medicine, too First Previous 608 609 610 611 612 Next Last
