http://www.mynewsdesk.com/us/pressroom/mentice-ab/pressrelease/list Mynewsdesk news feed straight from the source http://www.mynewsdesk.com/us/pressroom/mentice-ab/pressrelease/list http://www.mynewsdesk.com/images/redesign/graphics/logos/logo-small.png 128 23 en 15 Thu, 02 May 2013 12:31:16 -0400 Mentice, the world leader in medical cardiovascular and endovascular simulation, today announced the official release of a full hand of innovative training modules for its line of VIST medical simulators. http://www.mynewsdesk.com/us/pressroom/mentice-ab/pressrelease/view/mentice-releases-five-new-cardiovascular-and-endovascular-procedural-training-modules-for-its-line-of-vist-medical-simulators-861931?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease http://www.mynewsdesk.com/us/pressroom/mentice-ab/pressrelease/view/mentice-releases-five-new-cardiovascular-and-endovascular-procedural-training-modules-for-its-line-of-vist-medical-simulators-861931?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease Mentice AB Mon, 15 Apr 2013 02:22:07 -0400 Visiting SIR 2013 in New Orleans? Don't miss the Mentice & Argon simulation in booth 840 - today through Tuesday! http://www.mynewsdesk.com/us/pressroom/mentice-ab/pressrelease/view/mentice-and-argon-at-sir-2013-855581?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease http://www.mynewsdesk.com/us/pressroom/mentice-ab/pressrelease/view/mentice-and-argon-at-sir-2013-855581?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease Mentice AB Tue, 02 Apr 2013 03:41:27 -0400 The SymbioCare concept is founded on a four core values designed to achieve a fully functional, effective and innovative healthcare system. These are generosity, curiosity, efficiency and quality. http://www.mynewsdesk.com/us/pressroom/mentice-ab/pressrelease/view/mentice-one-of-the-swedish-networking-companies-at-symbiocare-in-barcelona-851539?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease http://www.mynewsdesk.com/us/pressroom/mentice-ab/pressrelease/view/mentice-one-of-the-swedish-networking-companies-at-symbiocare-in-barcelona-851539?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease Mentice AB Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:59:35 -0400 Could an iPhone app improve the process and experience of endovascular simulation? We believe it can, that’s why we created the “UKETS Logbook” app together with Mentice. http://www.mynewsdesk.com/us/pressroom/mentice-ab/pressrelease/view/mentice-and-ukets-release-simulation-logbook-app-for-medical-training-849984?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease http://www.mynewsdesk.com/us/pressroom/mentice-ab/pressrelease/view/mentice-and-ukets-release-simulation-logbook-app-for-medical-training-849984?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease Mentice AB Mon, 25 Feb 2013 08:57:23 -0500 As co-founders of UKETS (www.ukets.org), this blog entry highlights our experiences over the past 12 months. Endovascular simulation remains an exciting and evolving field yet its implementation globally is highly varied. We hope this blog encourages dialogue internationally on the needs of early stage endovascular practitioners and how simulation can more effectively be integrated into training. http://www.mynewsdesk.com/us/pressroom/mentice-ab/pressrelease/view/endovascular-simulation-remains-an-exciting-and-evolving-field-840116?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease http://www.mynewsdesk.com/us/pressroom/mentice-ab/pressrelease/view/endovascular-simulation-remains-an-exciting-and-evolving-field-840116?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease Mentice AB Fri, 21 Dec 2012 08:43:57 -0500 Most analyst expectations for 2012 were highly pessimistic and we can now conclude that the actual development during the year turned out better than expected. In the health care arena, a couple of things, mainly in the United States, stood out. http://www.mynewsdesk.com/us/pressroom/mentice-ab/pressrelease/view/a-look-back-at-healthcare-and-simulation-in-2012-824462?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease http://www.mynewsdesk.com/us/pressroom/mentice-ab/pressrelease/view/a-look-back-at-healthcare-and-simulation-in-2012-824462?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease Mentice AB Thu, 06 Dec 2012 07:56:29 -0500 What specific knowledge, skills and attitudes does the endovascular expert operator possess? And, which stages do novice candidates have to pass through on their way to proficiency? http://www.mynewsdesk.com/us/pressroom/mentice-ab/pressrelease/view/man-machine-assessment-of-human-performance-819887?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease http://www.mynewsdesk.com/us/pressroom/mentice-ab/pressrelease/view/man-machine-assessment-of-human-performance-819887?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease Mentice AB Wed, 14 Nov 2012 07:50:24 -0500 Will tomorrow’s physicians perhaps use “autodoctors” to handle routine steps of a diagnosis or treatment, while the physician only steps in for critical or unforeseen parts? http://www.mynewsdesk.com/us/pressroom/mentice-ab/pressrelease/view/will-robot-autodoctors-take-over-in-the-operating-room-812752?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease http://www.mynewsdesk.com/us/pressroom/mentice-ab/pressrelease/view/will-robot-autodoctors-take-over-in-the-operating-room-812752?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease Mentice AB Wed, 24 Oct 2012 09:25:00 -0400 "One of the intentions with this blog entry, is to highlight the importance of more clearly separating the necessity of basic training during education from the requirement to expect structure and continuous training for the duration of an individual’s career." http://www.mynewsdesk.com/us/pressroom/mentice-ab/pressrelease/view/the-hospital-pit-crew-806495?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease http://www.mynewsdesk.com/us/pressroom/mentice-ab/pressrelease/view/the-hospital-pit-crew-806495?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease Mentice AB Fri, 14 Sep 2012 04:00:00 -0400 Mentice, world leader in medical cardiovascular and endovascular simulation, today announces that Materialise, developer of the Mimics Innovation Suite for anatomical segmentation, has decided to join the VIST® Case-It "Segmentation to Simulation" certification program. http://www.mynewsdesk.com/us/pressroom/mentice-ab/pressrelease/view/materialise-joins-mentice-s-case-it-certification-program-for-patient-specific-simulation-793615?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease http://www.mynewsdesk.com/us/pressroom/mentice-ab/pressrelease/view/materialise-joins-mentice-s-case-it-certification-program-for-patient-specific-simulation-793615?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease Mentice AB Thu, 13 Sep 2012 05:03:41 -0400 How many times have you done this procedure, doc? Questions such as this from proactive, increasingly knowledgeable patients place a physician (resident, fellow or newly minted attending) on the horns of an ethical dilemma. http://www.mynewsdesk.com/us/pressroom/mentice-ab/pressrelease/view/someone-has-to-be-a-physician-s-first-case-of-any-given-type-however-no-one-really-wants-to-be-that-person-793402?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease http://www.mynewsdesk.com/us/pressroom/mentice-ab/pressrelease/view/someone-has-to-be-a-physician-s-first-case-of-any-given-type-however-no-one-really-wants-to-be-that-person-793402?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease Mentice AB Tue, 04 Sep 2012 04:00:00 -0400 Mentice, world leader in medical cardiovascular and endovascular simulation, today announced that Pie Medical Imaging will be the first company to join its VIST® Case-It “Segmentation to Simulation” certification program. http://www.mynewsdesk.com/us/pressroom/mentice-ab/pressrelease/view/pie-medical-imaging-first-out-to-join-mentice-s-case-it-certification-program-segmentation-to-simulation-simplifies-patient-specific-simulation-789926?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease http://www.mynewsdesk.com/us/pressroom/mentice-ab/pressrelease/view/pie-medical-imaging-first-out-to-join-mentice-s-case-it-certification-program-segmentation-to-simulation-simplifies-patient-specific-simulation-789926?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease Mentice AB Tue, 21 Aug 2012 07:37:06 -0400 One of the most common strategies to cut expenditure is through the consolidation of hospitals, thus creating larger care units to spread fixed costs and expand patient access to services. Too large units are actually resulting in decreased quality of care and increased cost according to some research. This week's blog subject is written by Göran Malmberg, CEO/President at Mentice. http://www.mynewsdesk.com/us/pressroom/mentice-ab/pressrelease/view/tracking-return-on-investment-to-improve-patient-safety-786222?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease http://www.mynewsdesk.com/us/pressroom/mentice-ab/pressrelease/view/tracking-return-on-investment-to-improve-patient-safety-786222?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease Mentice AB Mon, 20 Aug 2012 08:02:54 -0400 Mentice at CIRSE 2012 in Lisbon - Portugal, 15-19 September. Mentice has a long history of partnership with CIRSE. This year, again, the CIRSE organizers are running advanced interventional training sessions covering a wide spectrum of topics, using Mentice’s state of the art medical simulators. http://www.mynewsdesk.com/us/pressroom/mentice-ab/pressrelease/view/this-year-again-the-cirse-organizers-are-using-mentice-s-medical-simulators-in-lisbon-15-19-september-785908?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease http://www.mynewsdesk.com/us/pressroom/mentice-ab/pressrelease/view/this-year-again-the-cirse-organizers-are-using-mentice-s-medical-simulators-in-lisbon-15-19-september-785908?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease Mentice AB Mon, 06 Aug 2012 20:19:39 -0400 This week our Director of Corporate Strategy, Edward Fält, writes about the positive and negative effects of introducing more advanced medical equipment in the operating rooms, and how simulation technology can be used to avoid mistakes. http://www.mynewsdesk.com/us/pressroom/mentice-ab/pressrelease/view/technology-in-medicine-opens-the-door-for-simulation-training-782992?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease http://www.mynewsdesk.com/us/pressroom/mentice-ab/pressrelease/view/technology-in-medicine-opens-the-door-for-simulation-training-782992?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease Mentice AB Wed, 18 Jul 2012 18:03:43 -0400 This week our Clinical Director, Prof. Lars Lönn of Rigshospitalet in Denmark (the National University Hospital of Denmark), writes about a new and exciting initiative for medical simulation training in the UK and the importance of collaboration to improve medical education. http://www.mynewsdesk.com/us/pressroom/mentice-ab/pressrelease/view/collaboration-is-the-way-new-roles-for-medical-simulation-780625?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease http://www.mynewsdesk.com/us/pressroom/mentice-ab/pressrelease/view/collaboration-is-the-way-new-roles-for-medical-simulation-780625?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease Mentice AB Tue, 03 Jul 2012 11:22:00 -0400 "Simulation is rapidly becoming a mainstay of cardiovascular education, training, certification, and the safe adoption of new technology." This week's guest blogger: Anthony G Gallagher, Ph.D. is one of the leading exponents and international experts on the design, application and validation of VR in medicin. He currently works in the School of Medicine, University College Cork (UCC). http://www.mynewsdesk.com/us/pressroom/mentice-ab/pressrelease/view/what-s-the-big-deal-about-full-physics-simulation-777650?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease http://www.mynewsdesk.com/us/pressroom/mentice-ab/pressrelease/view/what-s-the-big-deal-about-full-physics-simulation-777650?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease Mentice AB Tue, 15 May 2012 04:35:07 -0400 An advanced training program with an integrated vascular simulator, inside a full patient simulator in a real cath lab system. At EuroPCR 2012 in Paris. http://www.mynewsdesk.com/us/pressroom/mentice-ab/pressrelease/view/a-glimpse-into-the-future-of-endovascular-simulation-europcr-762517?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease http://www.mynewsdesk.com/us/pressroom/mentice-ab/pressrelease/view/a-glimpse-into-the-future-of-endovascular-simulation-europcr-762517?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease Mentice AB Mon, 14 May 2012 04:21:00 -0400 Just over a decade ago, the patient safety movement gained strength in the United Kingdom and the United States as both countries were publically humiliated with high profile cases of medical mistakes which led to investigation and two key reports being published in 1999 (The Institute of Medicine’s To Err is Human in the US) and in 2000 (An Organisation with a Memory in the UK). http://www.mynewsdesk.com/us/pressroom/mentice-ab/pressrelease/view/how-many-deaths-are-due-to-medical-error-do-we-have-the-right-numbers-or-are-we-guessing-762062?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease http://www.mynewsdesk.com/us/pressroom/mentice-ab/pressrelease/view/how-many-deaths-are-due-to-medical-error-do-we-have-the-right-numbers-or-are-we-guessing-762062?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease Mentice AB Thu, 10 May 2012 08:28:31 -0400 EuroPCR is the official annual meeting of the European Association for Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions. May 15-18 http://www.mynewsdesk.com/us/pressroom/mentice-ab/pressrelease/view/mentice-at-europcr-paris-761304?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease http://www.mynewsdesk.com/us/pressroom/mentice-ab/pressrelease/view/mentice-at-europcr-paris-761304?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease Mentice AB