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A prenatal vitamin with kick

Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Inc., announces its plans to market PreNexa, the first and only prescription once-daily, single gel capsule prenatal vitamin with the most plant-based docosahexaenoic (DHA) acid for women considering pregnancy, pregnant women, and new mothers who are breast-feeding. Often derived from fish oil, DHA is an omega-3 fatty acid that works to support fetal and infant brain and eye development. PreNexa's plant-based DHA is derived from algae grown in fermentation tanks and processed in a closed and controlled manufacturing process, avoiding the potential for exposure to ocean-borne pollutants and allowing women with an allergic sensitivity to fish to use the product. In addition to DHA, PreNexa includes folic acid; vitamins C, D3, E, and B6; iron; calcium; and a gentle stool softener.

  
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Keep endoscopes clean

Advanced Sterilization Products, a division of Ethicon, Inc., announces the availability of the Cleanascope System, designed to reduce the risk of cross-contamination of endoscopes and cross-infection of patients undergoing gastrointestinal procedures when used in combination with manual or automated reprocessing systems. Available in four sizes-2-tray, 5-tray, 6-tray, and 10-tray versions-the Cleanascope System is a unique storage and transportation system that offers easy visual identification of clean versus contaminated endoscopes. With its color-coded liner system-green for clean and red for contaminated-anyone can tell with a glance which scopes are ready for processing. And its protective transportation box helps avoid accidental damage to equipment and allows for easy mobility.

  
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Keep it in place

Dale Medical Products introduces the new Hold-n-Place Foley Catheter Holder. Designed for short-term patient use, the holder is a latex-free adhesive patch with a clear, skin-friendly base and a locking tab that features a dual holding system of adhesive and hook-and-loop closure to secure the indwelling catheter. The resealable system allows the catheter to be repositioned multiple times. And the center locking tab can be secured at the Y port or on the drainage tube itself, creating a low profile that keeps the tube close to the patient.

  
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Comfort and style

Crocs, Inc., has developed two new work shoe models designed specifically for women in the healthcare industry. These new styles, the Ginger and the Saffron, help nurses feel as good at the end of their shift as they did at the beginning. Both styles have received certification from U.S. Ergonomics. The Ginger is the first shoe in the Crocs Work collection to feature a 2-inch wedge style heel, designed for stability and comfort in the workplace. The Saffron, a take on the classic Mary Jane, features an adjustable strap for a secure fit and a roomy box toe for comfort. And both styles feature signature Crocs design elements, including Crocs Lock tread, which provides superior slip resistance, and the Croslite material footbed, which conforms to the foot to create a custom fit.

  
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Kill more germs!!

PDI announces it has recently received Environmental Protection Agency acceptance to include three additional microorganisms to Super Sani-Cloth Germicidal Disposable Wipe's kill claims. In addition to killing 22 microorganisms, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, tuberculosis, vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecalis, and hepatitis C, the wipes now kill Acinetobacter baumannii, Campylobacter jejuni, and influenza A virus, with a 2-minute overall contact time. Natural and latex free with a diamond-embossed texture, Super Sani-Cloth premoistened wipes contain 55% alcohol, are available in large and extra-large sizes, and have a 2-year shelf life.

  
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did you know?

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