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Healthcare Equipment Interoperability: Understanding DICOM, HL7, and FHIR
Truway Health | Medical Technology, Digital Infrastructure & Healthcare Innovation
Modern medical equipment does more than collect clinical information. Increasingly, its value depends on how effectively that information moves between devices, electronic health records, imaging archives, and healthcare professionals.
In a connected hospital, an ultrasound machine may capture diagnostic images, a radiology system may coordinate an examination, and an electronic health record (EHR) may make th
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Oct 18th 2026
Medical-Grade Stainless Steel: Comparing 304 and 316 for Healthcare Equipment
Truway Health | Medical Equipment, Materials Engineering & Healthcare Procurement
Not all stainless steel is created equal. In healthcare environments, selecting the right material can influence equipment durability, corrosion resistance, maintenance costs, and long-term operational reliability.
From surgical instrument trays and operating room furniture to laboratory workstations, sterile storage cabinets, and mortuary equipment, stainless steel plays an important role in modern healthcare
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Oct 18th 2026
Winter Respiratory Season Preparedness: Essential Supplies for Caregivers and Clinics
Published October 18, 2026 | Truway Health News & Insights
When respiratory illnesses rise, preparation becomes one of the most important investments in patient safety, caregiver confidence, and healthcare continuity.
As colder weather approaches, families, caregivers, clinics, and healthcare facilities face increased exposure to seasonal respiratory illnesses, including influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and COVID-19.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) anticipat
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Oct 18th 2026
The Guidewire Is Not a Commodity: The Hidden Safety Architecture of Coronary Care
How precision engineering, clinical intelligence, and medical-device traceability are redefining expectations for modern cardiovascular medicine.
By Truway Health | Medical Technology & Clinical Intelligence
In cardiovascular medicine, some of the smallest instruments carry the greatest responsibilities.
A guidewire may be only a fraction of a millimeter in diameter, yet its mechanical behavior can influence the success of an intricate vascular intervention. It must navigate challenging anat
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Oct 11th 2026
The Last 10 Feet of Medical Logistics: Why Storage and Handling Matter After Delivery
The tracking page says “Delivered.” The cartons have arrived, the packing slip is signed, and the order is ready to move off the purchasing team’s list.
But delivery leaves an important question unanswered: Is the product ready for safe use?
Between the receiving desk and the point of care, supplies may be unpacked, inspected, moved, shelved, counted, and handled again. Those final movements—the “last 10 feet” of medical logistics—deserve the same attent
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Sep 28th 2026
From PubMed Headline to Clinical Practice: Five Questions to Ask About a New Study
A new study appears in your feed. The headline promises earlier diagnosis, faster recovery, or a treatment that could change lives. You open the abstract, recognize a respected institution, and begin wondering whether the finding should change a healthcare decision.
Before taking that next step, pause at the distance between an interesting result and evidence ready for practice.
PubMed helps readers discover biomedical literature. An article’s presence in the database does not mean that t
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Sep 28th 2026
The $20 Accessory That Can Sideline a $20,000 Device
The equipment has arrived. The team has cleared space, scheduled training, and prepared to put the new device to work.
Then someone asks a simple question: “Where is the cable?”
The missing part may be inexpensive. Finding the correct replacement, confirming compatibility, and getting it delivered can still delay the entire installation.
The dollar amounts in this example are illustrative, but the purchasing question is concrete: Does the order include everything needed to make the e
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Sep 21st 2026
Can Your Sterile Storage Workflow Survive a Busy Monday?
It is 7:10 a.m. The first procedures are approaching, an add-on case has changed the schedule, and two staff members are looking for the same supply. A tray is behind several others. A package has an unfamiliar crease. The inventory system shows stock, but the shelf is empty.
This is a hypothetical Monday—but a useful test of any sterile storage workflow.
A room can look organized at the end of a quiet shift and still be difficult to use during peak demand. The real question is whether sta
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Sep 21st 2026
Truway Health Surgical Instrument Kits & Trays: The Details Behind a Well-Configured Set
A surgical instrument kit is more than a collection of instruments. Its value lies in the details: the correct patterns, appropriate dimensions, useful quantities, and an organized tray that supports inspection and preparation.
At Truway Health, we believe purchasing conversations should start with a clear understanding of the instruments required. Whether your facility is evaluating a new set, replacing individual instruments, or developing a specialty tray, a detailed instrument list provides
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Sep 19th 2026
Introducing NeuroVista: Truway Health’s Research Platform for Imaging and Connected Medical Data
Understanding medical data requires more than a clear image or a single measurement. Researchers also need to understand how information was generated, when it was captured, and which limitations affect its interpretation.
Truway Health is developing NeuroVista, a research software prototype that brings together three-dimensional approach geometry, educational tomography, X-ray diffraction analysis, computer-assisted image segmentation, and Internet of Medical Things—or IoMT—data wor
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Sep 18th 2026