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Blood Pressure Can Be Fun

By: Marc Blitstein / President & CEO
Okay, blood pressure probably isn’t that much fun, and hypertension is downright somber. But just because this key vital sign is serious doesn’t mean the device that measures BP – the sphygmomanometer – can’t be fun. So say hello to our new Designer Cuff.
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Relationships Still Matter

By: Marc Blitstein / President & CEO
In this day and age of disruptive technology, crowd funding, and the anonymity of e-commerce, personal business relationships still matter. From the person that packs your order to the customer service representative that answers your technical questions.
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Which ADC Aneroid Is Right for Me?

By: Cindy Maley / Product Manager
Unlike choosing a stethoscope, where the selection often comes down to personal preference and budget, aneroid sphygmomanometers are produced in vastly different designs for fairly specific applications. Let’s start by identifying 3 basic aneroid designs.
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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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