Monthly Archives: August 2023

How to Choose the Right Wheelchair Cushion

How to Choose the Right Wheelchair Cushion An estimated 2.7 million Americans rely on wheelchairs for mobility and independence.1 However, long periods of sitting can cause discomfort, pain, and poor blood circulation. Without appropriate support, pressure, friction, and shear from sitting can lead to dangerous and costly skin breakdown and pressure injuries. The Society of Actuaries […]

Choosing the right Wheelchair cushion

The right cushion can help prevent pressure injuries Pressure injuries affect approximately 2.5 million U.S. patients each year, according to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.1 And treatment for those injuries can cost up to $20,000 per patient.2 But experts agree that pressure injuries for wheelchair users are preventable—at a fraction of the cost of treatment, […]

Why Buy a Bariatric Wheelchair

What You Need to Know Before Choosing a Bariatric Wheelchair For those in need of a wheelchair, there are many options available. But when it comes to bariatric wheelchairs, there are certain specifications that must be taken into account. Bariatric wheelchairs differ from conventional models as they are designed with larger seat dimensions, more durable construction, and […]

Freight Damage, Returns + Shipping

Freight Damage, Returns + Shipping Freight Damage It is the consignee’s responsibility to count & inspect upon receiving. Merchandise arriving with external damage should be described on Proof of Delivery, Delivery Receipt, or Bill of Lading. In case of concealed damage, consignee must contact the carrier within 15 days after receipt and claims for damage […]

Our Customer Experience 

Customer Experience   Our Customer Experience team is here to help with all of your needs.See below for specific contact information orfor general inquiries, please call 1.800.MIDMARK. Medical Customer Experience Toll Free #: 1.844.856.1233 Outside the USA #: 1.937-526-8588 Email Requests: allcustservice-medical@midmark.comEmail Orders: orders-medical@midmark.comSynthesis Cabinetry: cabinetry-medical@midmark.com 8:00AM – 5:00PM ET Monday – Friday Dental Customer Experience Phone: 1.844.856.1235 Fax: 1.877.725.6495 […]

Activated Charcoal: Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database

 Drugs → Herbs and Supplements → Activated Charcoal Activated Charcoal What is it? Activated charcoal has pores that can trap chemicals. It is typically taken by mouth as a treatment for some swallowed poisons. There is little evidence for other uses. Charcoal is made from peat, coal, wood, coconut shell, or petroleum. Activated charcoal is made by heating […]

Acai: National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health

Acai Common Names: acai, acai berry, açaí Latin Names: Euterpe oleracea, Euterpe badiocarpa Background How Much Do We Know? What Have We Learned? What Do We Know About Safety? Keep in Mind For More Information NCCIH Clearinghouse The NCCIH Clearinghouse provides information on NCCIH and complementary and integrative health approaches, including publications and searches of Federal databases of scientific and medical literature. […]

Positive Overall Survival Results of JUPITER-02 Phase 3 Trial

Coherus Announces Positive Final Overall Survival Results of JUPITER-02 Phase 3 Trial Evaluating Toripalimab in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma REDWOOD CITY, Calif., June 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Coherus BioSciences, Inc. (“Coherus”, Nasdaq: CHRS) announced the final overall survival (OS) results of the JUPITER-02 study presented today at the American Society for Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting. […]

New COVID-19 Boosters Roll Out

New COVID-19 Boosters To Roll Out Mid-September By Physician’s Briefing Staff HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Aug. 25, 2023 — New COVID-19 booster shots, reworked to target variants circulating now, could be available by mid-September, providing an opportunity for people to boost waning antibodies to the virus. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to approve them in […]

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