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New Vaccines Provide Optimism This Flu Season

Posted on Sep 12, 2023 by Brandon Russell

Last year’s virus season was a respiratory mess. The continued impact of COVID-19 on top of early and elevated levels of seasonal influenza infection and RSV infection heavily impacted already stressed healthcare systems.

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i.Series® Ultra-Low Freezers Safeguard Blood Products

Posted on Aug 31, 2023 by Colleen Holtkamp

For blood products that need to be stored at ultra-low temperatures (-65°C or colder), it is important to select a freezer that is reliable and supports compliance. i.Series® Ultra-Low Freezers from Helmer Scientific are designed for optimal performance and reliability.

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Demystifying Back-to-School Vaccine Requirements and Exemptions

Posted on Aug 22, 2023 by Brandon Russell

As schools around the country come back into session, ensuring students are up to date on immunizations is key to preventing widespread illness.

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Lab Freezers Designed for Reliability

Posted on Aug 15, 2023 by Colleen Holtkamp

Reagents and patient specimens are temperature sensitive, and storage within the correct temperature range is critical for ensuring accurate test results. The use of equipment designed for storing these materials is important for safeguarding their integrity and maintaining...

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Cybersecurity Check-In: i.Series® Equipment Passes Vulnerability Testing

Posted on Aug 08, 2023 by Brandon Russell

i.Series® equipment manufactured by Helmer Scientific has passed cybersecurity vulnerability testing aligned with OWASP MSTGand in conformity withUL 2900-2-1 connected medical device cybersecurity standards.

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Helmer Scientific Launches Pro Line Floor Model Platelet Storage Systems

Posted on Aug 01, 2023 by Colleen Holtkamp

Helmer Scientific is committed to serving the blood bank community and pleased to announce the launch of Pro Line Floor Model Platelet Storage Systems. The new floor model systems combine innovations in performance, reliability, and efficiency to offer optimal platelet storage...

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VA Medical Centers Ban Improper Vaccine Refrigerators, Update Policies

Posted on Jul 25, 2023 by Brandon Russell

Through VA Directive 1108.07, the use of dormitory-style, bar-style, and combined refrigerator/freezer cold storage units for vaccine storage has been banned in VA medical facilities.

The directive was published by published by the United States Department of Health and Human...

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Energy Efficient Lab Refrigerators, Freezers Reduce Cost of Ownership

Posted on Jul 18, 2023 by Colleen Holtkamp

Patient specimens and reagents are temperature-sensitive and must be stored properly to ensure accurate test results. Clinical labs that implement medical-grade cold storage designed to maintain strict temperature ranges ensure the integrity of their reagents and samples....

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ALT: GX Solutions Cold Storage Performance, Reliability Standards

Posted on Jul 11, 2023 by Brandon Russell

Medical-grade cold storage has been widely adopted in health-system pharmacies. According to Pharmacy Purchasing & Products Magazine, more than 90 percent of survey respondents on their most recent State of the Pharmacy Survey have adopted medical-grade refrigeration in their...

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Video: i.C3® Event Log Documents Storage Device Alarms

Posted on Jun 27, 2023 by Colleen Holtkamp

Blood products must be stored within specific temperature ranges to safeguard their integrity and maintain regulatory compliance. AABB Standards provide the requirements for storage, transportation, and expiration of various blood products.

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