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Magen David Adom ready for possible escalation of attacks in Israel

Months of relative tranquility at Israel's border with Gaza came to an end yesterday after a Grad rocket fired by terrorists landed outside of the Israeli coastal city of Ashkelon. The attack, which fortunately caused no injuries, is in violation of the three-month old ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas following Operation Pillar of Defense, the counteroffensive Israel launched this past November after suffering increased terrorist rocket attacks. Coupled with riots, protests, and other Palestinian acts of unrest in Judea and Samaria this week, this latest rocket launch from Gaza has heightened fears in Israel that there could be an escalation of violence or even a third Palestinian intifada. "Even during peaceful times, we're acutely aware that Israel is situated in a dangerous neighborhood and that the next crisis — one that potentially puts many Israelis at risk — could happen at any moment," said Eli Bin, Magen David Adom's director-gen

Know your blood pressure – and your options

By Pat Clarke, Office of Communications, CDER High blood pressure is known as the silent killer. There are often no symptoms until the heart, arteries, and other organs are already damaged. "Once you develop hypertension, you generally have it for life. If untreated, hypertension can worsen over time," said Dr. Nancy Xu, medical officer, Division of Cardiovascular and Renal Products, in FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research High blood pressure increases the risk for stroke, heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure and death, according to the National Institutes of Health's Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation and Treatment of High Blood Pressure1. What do the numbers mean? Blood pressure is the force of blood moving through your arteries, and is measured with two numbers. The first, or top number, is your pressure when your heart beats, called the systolic pressure. The second, or

Life Science

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For over 20 years, @esgdm has been providing expert assistance and a wide selection of products to suit your requirements, including a wide variety of products and solutions for all facets of Life Science research. Whether you are looking for microplates, cell cuture media, electrophoresis equipment, or thermal cyclers, @esgdm is sure to have the right product for all your needs.

Food Quality: Are You Eating What You Think You Are Eating? by Cole-Parmer

News in the last week has been saturated with reports from the UK on the discovery of horse meat in products labeled as beef. Sold through a complex series of wholesalers and middlemen, the meat ended up in frozen dinners and meat products. Now, concern has spread across Europe about sources of meat and the products that contain it. According to a report out of Berlin, "DNA tests have revealed that beef tainted with horse meat has made it into supermarkets in 13 European Union nations. Store, schools, and hospitals are scrambling to remove some meat. And there are calls for tighter regulation of Europe's complex food chain." 1 While the precise origin of the alleged fraud is under investigation, the scandal spotlights the potential for the food supply to be contaminated with unexpected or unwanted substances. London Reporters Clare Hutchison and Alice Baghdijian quoted David Black, a Consumer Intelligence spokesman as declaring, "(Brands) will ha

FDA approves new silicone gel-filled breast implant

Agency requires post-approval safety studies to assess rare events The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the Natrelle 410 Highly Cohesive Anatomically Shaped Silicone-Gel Filled Breast Implant to increase breast size (augmentation) in women at least 22 years old and to rebuild breast tissue (reconstruction) in women of any age. Natrelle 410 implants are manufactured by Allergan, Inc. The silicone gel in the Natrelle 410 implant contains more cross-linking compared to the silicone gel used in Allergan's previously approved Natrelle implant. This increased cross-linking results in a silicone gel that's firmer. Cross-linking refers to the bonds that link one silicone chain to another. The clinical significance of this type of silicone gel is not known.

Natural Resources: The pH of Watering the Garden by Cole-Parmer

One of the handiest tools in a gardener's tool belt is the pocket pH meter or tester. Within seconds, the meter's display reveals the acidity or alkalinity of water and soil via the pH reading, indicating if nutrients are feeding into plants. For gardeners investigating why their plants are not thriving, the pH reading is, quite literally, a litmus test. Priced around $100 or less, the handheld pH meter is also a worthy investment. Except, that is, when it begins to malfunction. Sluggish readings that take 15 to 30 seconds to register, erratic measurements that fail to stabilize, blatantly incorrect values, or no pH display at all, are complaints common to users of pocket pH meters. Further, gardeners using rainwater or treated wastewater to irrigate plants may find that the performance of their pH meter declines rather quickly. Why? Regardless of the type of pH meter, the problem can typically be traced back to the electrode itself. Single-junction electrode

Laboratory Supplies & Consumables

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@esgdmr carries a wide selection of lab consumables including beakers, pipettes, burettes, tubes, flasks, funnels, dispensers, tweezers, and cylinders for precise and accurate measurement. Add to that a variety of vials, bottles, carboys, bags, racks, trays, and tanks for safety transport and storage of your samples. Most lab consumables can be purchased in bulk at steep discounts! All of our laboratory consumables are made of high-quality materials and packaged in both pack and case quantities to meet individual stocking requirements. Other unique lab consumables include organizers, notebooks, films and foils, safety gloves, containers and matting to keep your lab organized and spotless. Most of our lab consumables are in stock and ready to ship to talk to a Technical Expert to start your order today.

Los Estados Unidos aprueban el uso del primer ojo biónico

La FDA, el organismo de salud y servicios humanos de Estados Unidos, ha aprobado hoy de forma oficial el sistema de prótesis de retina Argus II, el primer ojo biónico que se implementará en los tratamientos de pacientes adultos con problemas avanzados en la vista. El dispositivo, que incluye una pequeña cámara de video, unidad de procesamiento, transmisor en las gafas y una retina artificial, reemplazará la función de las células degeneradas en la membrana del ojo para así poder mejorar la capacidad de los pacientes a la hora de percibir imágenes en movimiento. La unidad de procesamiento transforma las imágenes captadas por la cámara de video en datos electrónicos que se transmiten de forma inalámbrica a la prótesis de la retina. El principal objetivo de este ojo biónico es solucionar los problemas de los pacientes que sufren retintis pigmentosa, una rara enfermedad genética que daña a las células sensibles a la luz de la retina. En un ojo sano, estas células transfor

Why use Masterflex(R) Pump Tubing?

Precision-extruded, factory-tested, and optically inspected Designed for Masterflex pumps to protect your equipment, process, and product investments The use of non-Masterflex tubing with Masterflex pumps can accelerate wear and tear on pump heads and drives by generating excessive debris, creating greater back pressures, and increasing the risk of tubing failure. You may even void your two-year warranty if non-Masterflex tubing is used!

High volume, high performance Masterflex pumps

High Volume and High Performance: Masterflex® B/T® Tubing Pumps Offer the highest flow rates of any Masterflex pump Perfect for manufacturing and heavy-duty applications Transfer large volumes of viscous or shear-sensitive materials quickly and easily Featuring our exclusive Rapid-Load® pump head for easy tube loading and improved occlusion B/T® PerfectPosition™ Pump Tubing Retention marks indicate the exact placement of tubing in the pump head Ensures best performance and life of the tubing B/T® tubing sizes 87 and 91 provide better performance in high-pressure applications

Quality Care Tips for Ultrasound Transducers

Ultrasound transducers are the most often damaged, and the most expensive replacement part of an ultrasound system. Here are some simple tips to help with quality control for your transducers… Handle With Care - Dropping or banging the transducer can damage the acoustic lens and piezoelectric crystals. Be sure to not whack the tip of the transducer when shaking or applying gel. Always store transducers in the transducer holders on the side of your system or on a securely mounted wall rack when you are not using them. Never store a TEE transducer in the carrying case, except to transport it. Inspection Is Key - Cuts in the transducer cable or cracks in the housing can destroy the electrical safety features of the transducers. Make sure to examine the transducer for cracks in the handle, on the nose piece, on the lens material, to the cable strain reliefs or for damage to the connector. You should also check for swelling of the lens material, or bent pins to the connec

Laboratory Cleaning Supplies

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Laboratory cleaning supplies are required for every lab and facility to keep valuable equipment running at peak efficiency, to reduce the risk of contamination, and to ensure the health and safety of your personnel. @esgdm recognizes the value of laboratory cleaning supplies and offers a complete line of cleaning solutions for surfaces and equipment, skincare products including cleansers and lotions for proper hand cleaning, and cleaning detergents, mops, and brushes for cleaning valuable laboratory equipment.

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gel refrigerante

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El gel refrigerante Frigo Pack se utiliza para mantener diversos productos a una temperatura de refrigeración, ofreciendo mayores ventajas que el hielo normal, o el hielo seco. Se puede utilizar para empacar productos a bajas temperaturas, como alimentos refrigerados o congelados, bebidas, medicamentos y vacunas, o como bolsa de hielo para golpes, fiebre, etc. Se puede reutilizar, y mantiene una temperatura de refrigeración por mas tiempo que los productos convencionales. Además, NO es tóxico. Presentaciones: 12x17 cm 160 gr 15x23 cm 500 gr 20x30 cm 1500 gr TIEMPO DE CONGELACIÓN El tiempo optimo de congelamiento de un Frigo Pack en un congelador convencional ( - 5º C ) es de aproximadamente 24 Hrs. Este tiempo varía si se colocan mas de un Frigo Pack al mismo tiempo juntos, congelándose primero los que se encuentren mas en contacto con la temperatura fria del congelador. Al congelar varios Frigo Pack simultáneamente se recomienda mover cada dos horas los que t

VHP Safety Basics

A research technician enters a freshly decontaminated sterilization room to prepare or collect implements for research procedures. Almost immediately her nose and throat feel a tingling irritation, then she begins coughing and feeling a shortness of breath. In a few minutes she begins experiencing a stinging sensation on her skin, and her eyes are watering and burning to the point that seeing is difficult. She is trying to find the door to get out and thinking that she didn't see or smell anything out of the ordinary upon entering the room. What went wrong? Vapor phase hydrogen peroxide decontamination technology is relatively new, having been available since 1991.1 Vaporized hydrogen peroxide (VHP), or hydrogen peroxide vapor (HPV), is gaining popularity, and we are seeing rapid expansion of its use in everything from biological safety cabinets to animal rooms. In fact, HPV is challenging formaldehyde, a widely used sterilizing agent with many associated hazards,

@esgdm – Your Best Choice for Refurbished Imaging Equipment

@esgdm is a full sales and service medical diagnostic imaging equipment company, specializing in reconditioned Ultrasounds and Ultrasound Transducers and Probes as well as CT Scanners and MRI's. All our equipment is from well-known manufacturers, such as GE, Philips, Sonosite, Medison, Mindray, Sonoscape, Toshiba and more. Our refurbished equipment is quality certified and meets or exceeds OEM specifications. We offer purchasing and leasing options, extended warranties, service contracts, equipment trade-ins and upgrade packages. @esgdm large selection of fully reconditioned inventory and comprehensive knowledge of medical equipment technology provide an unparalleled solution to your imaging equipment needs. We hope you will look to us as your first and best choice in the refurbished medical equipment industry; and hold ourselves to the highest standard of customer service. @esgdm is committed to using our expertise in the industry to provide the right medical equi

Beware of Fraudulent Flu Products

As the flu continues to make people sick—and even cause deaths—scammers are alive and well, promoting fraudulent products that claim to prevent, treat or cure the flu. FDA warns consumers to steer clear of these bogus goods, which may include products marketed as dietary supplements, conventional foods, drugs, nasal sprays and devices.

lab equipment

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@esgdm r has been supplying the laboratory industry for over 20 years and we pride ourselves in offering a wide product range of Laboratory Equipment, Labware, Lab Supplies and consumables. We back all our products with free and unbiased technical assistance to help you solve your application needs. Whether you are looking for laboratory equipment for precision measurement and control or everyday laboratory consumables such as beakers and tubing, @esgdm is your one-stop source. Request your free copy of the General Catalog containing our full selection of products. Our extensive range of laboratory equipment helps you ensure reliable and accurate readings in your work environment. Our selection of laboratory equipment consists of latest models from all leading laboratory manufacturers with economical models as well as technologically advanced products.

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