May 2018 - Biomedix

Company News

Biomedix achieves HITRUST CSF® Certification to Manage Risk, Improve Security Posture and Meet Compliance Requirements

HITRUST CSF Certification validates Biomedix is committed to meeting key regulations and protecting sensitive information. Saint Paul, Minnesota, May 29, 2018 – Biomedix, a leading provider of front-line diagnostic solutions, today announced that key parts of its information security infrastructure, including the Biomedix web application, and PADnet device software have Read more…

By Christian Trygstad, 6 years3 years ago

Company News

Biomedix copyrights 9 quality measures for MIPS

Biomedix is proud to announce that they have successfully submitted and received Certificates of Registration for the following publications: TXu-2-084-676 TXu-2-084-671 TXu-2-084-675 TXu-2-084-678 TXu-2-084-680 TXu-2-084-681 TXu-2-084-684 TXu-2-084-686 TXu-2-084-687 These copyrighted publications were quality measures which have been approved by CMS as meeting the criteria for MIPS (Merit-Based Incentive Payment System), Read more…

By Christian Trygstad, 6 years3 years ago

General

Infographic: Veterans and PAD

In honor of Memorial Day, Biomedix has put together an infographic about veterans with PAD

By Christian Trygstad, 6 years3 years ago

PAD Risk Factors

Infographic: Harvard Study Clarifies Risk of PAD

New Biomedix infographic featuring the results of a study published in JAMA about peripheral artery disease (PAD), and confirms the importance of prevention, focusing on four main risk factors that not only contribute to the prevalence of PAD, but also heart disease and stroke

By Christian Trygstad, 6 years3 years ago

PAD Treatment

Mortality Rates High After Major Diabetes-Related Lower-Limb Amputations

A study published online in Diabetes Care on April 5th, 2018 determined that diabetes patients undergoing lower-limb amputations have a high risk of postoperative mortality. The study used a cohort of over 300,000 patients diagnosed with diabetes between 2005 and 2014. Researchers from the University of Otago in Wellington, New Read more…

By Christian Trygstad, 6 years2 years ago

PAD Symptoms

How frequently is PAD asymptomatic? A study from admissions to a general hospital.

A common question asked about PAD is, what percentage of people that have PAD are asymptomatic, or not displaying some of the classic symptoms of PAD, such as pain when walking (intermittent claudication)? One study indicates that the percentage of those with PAD who are asymptomatic could be quite high. Read more…

By Christian Trygstad, 6 years2 years ago

Hiking walking with sun in front of them

PAD Treatment

Study finds that exercise improves intermittent claudication (leg pain) when walking

An updated systematic review published by The Cochrane Vascular editorial base supports the recommendation by NICE in the UK to offer exercise therapy as a first-line intervention to those suffering from intermittent claudication. Intermittent claudication, or pain while walking, is one of the first symptoms to manifest for patients with PAD (peripheral Read more…

By Christian Trygstad, 7 years2 years ago

PAD Risk Factors

Noninvasive CAD Screening May Reduce Cardiac Events For Those With Asymptomatic Diabetes

A recent meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials from five searchable databases indicated that non-invasive screening of asymptomatic diabetic patients for coronary artery disease has a positive impact cardiac outcomes. The analysis, published in the European Heart Journal – Cardiovascular Imaging, found a 27% lower incidence of cardiac events, which included: Read more…

By Christian Trygstad, 7 years2 years ago

PAD Risk Factors

Type 2 diabetes screening may lead to savings in healthcare costs

New research suggests that screening adults aged 40-65, especially high-risk patients, for type 2 diabetes leads to lower healthcare costs. The study was conducted in Denmark, and results were published in Diabetologia. Of a cohort of approximately 2 million individuals who didn’t have diabetes at the beginning of the study, Read more…

By Christian Trygstad, 7 years2 years ago

Company News

Region Three 2018: Join Biomedix at the SureFit Booth, #218

Be sure to stop by and explore some of the great offerings, partnership opportunities and promotions we are offering at the show. To schedule a demo or discussion time with a Biomedix representative at the show, please [email protected], or call 877-854-0014. PADnet at the SureFit Booth, #218 Region Three May , Read more…

By Christian Trygstad, 7 years3 years ago