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Stethoscope Contamination Revisited

By: Marc Blitstein / President & CEO
A few months ago we penned the blog “What’s Growing on Your Stethoscope,” in an effort to remind our readers of the importance of regularly cleaning their scopes. This past week major media outlets all reported what many studies have long ago confirmed.
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Happy Birthday to Us

By: Marc Blitstein / President & CEO
It seems like only yesterday that I spent my days inspecting and assembling products while Neal typed orders on our state-of-the-art Smith Corona electric typewriter. By 2 o’clock, we’d have processed our whopping five orders for the day.
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New Guidelines on Recommending Drug Therapy for Hypertension

By: Marc Blitstein / President & CEO
The Joint National Committee, comprised of professionals from the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association, has, after years of study, raised the suggested values for drug therapy prescriptions to treat hypertension.
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Happy New Year!

By: Marc Blitstein / President & CEO
This has been a momentous year for our industry in general and for ADC in particular. From our humble beginnings in a small storefront 30 years ago, to our current position as a New York-based multinational company with offices all over the world.
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What’s Growing on Your Stethoscope?

By: Marc Blitstein / President & CEO
Study after study has shown that, unbeknownst to most healthcare professionals, the diaphragm of a stethoscope is a vector for potentially dangerous pathogens, including MRSA. The possibility of transmission was established in a 1997 study.
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The Importance of Self Auditing

By: Michael Falco / Quality Manager
Sooner or later, every medical device manufacturer will undergo a third-party inspection. It may be initiated by customers, by third-party auditors (for ISO certification) or by a government body. So how does a company prepare? The answer is simple.
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Intro to Your Stethoscope

By: Cindy Maley / Product Manager
So you've purchased your first stethoscope. You've probably played with it, but now it's time to get down to business. How do you use the darn thing? Wait, how do you even wear it? Here is a personal tutorial on using and wearing your new instrument.
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Average Mode Technology Improves BP Measurement Results

By: Marc Blitstein / President & CEO
More than 5 years ago we introduced our Advantage Plus and Ultra digital home blood pressure monitors with average mode technology. One of the most important recent innovations in home BP measurement, the feature averages three consecutive measurements.
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WHO 2013 Global Hypertension Brief

By: Marc Blitstein / President & CEO
This past April, the World Health Organization celebrated its annual World Health Day. Each year, the WHO highlights a different global health concern. The focus this year is on controlling high blood pressure, which is both preventable and treatable.
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Intro to Blood Pressure

By: Cindy Maley / Product Manager
Almost everyone knows that blood pressure is one of the most important measurements in medicine. Every time a patient visits a physician's office or hospital, blood pressure is one of the first vitals taken. We’ll review the basics of blood pressure.
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