Recent work has shown the potential for robotics to be implemented in the rehabilitation of stroke and spinal cord injury patients. Researchers have developed a robotic exoskeleton that can help in training to advance gait rehabilitation and strengthen muscles.

More than 1.3 million Americans fall victim to medication errors—and, for one Ohio nurse, it's a case of enough is enough. Janeen Jones, BSN, RN, has developed the MagniMed line of lighted magnification systems to make small print on medication labels easier to read.

Precision biomarkers have been shown to be an effective tool in cancer care, but most evidence comes from clinical trials rather than real patient experiences. Christopher Friese, PhD, RN, of the University of Michigan School of Nursing in Ann Arbor, and colleagues are testing how practicing physicians are using a 21-gene recurrence score (RS) biomarker test in breast cancer patients.

Preparing patients before surgical procedures with enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) programs boosts patient knowledge while reducing recuperation time and decreasing necessary drug intervention, according to the results shown at two different healthcare facilities.

Sysmex Canada, providers of automated hematology and urinalysis diagnostic testing, has launched the new XN-L Series for testing in smaller analytic devices.

Casamba announced the company has merged with HealthWyse of Boston and TherapySource of Birmingham, Alabama.

Sparta Systems, Inc., a producer of enterprise quality management software (EQMS) solutions, has launched its cloud-based Stratas Quality Management solution.

Clinical genomic company PierianDx is acquiring Tute Genomics, a software company based in Provo, Utah, as part of its goal to expand and improve its business.