The worldwide market for disposable surgical devices, valued at USD 6.4 billion in 2024, is expected to burgeon at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8% from 2025 to 2034—an upswing fuelled by escalating surgical volumes worldwide, stringent infection control regulations favoring disposable equipment, and a growing preference for minimally invasive procedures.
Such factors highlight…
The Leapfrog Group, a national non-profit dedicated to increasing transparency in healthcare, has just published its spring 2024 hospital safety rankings. Among the hospitals evaluated were Peoria's three major medical establishments: OSF HealthCare St. Francis Medical Center, Carle Health’s Methodist, Proctor Hospitals. Regretfully, all three were awarded only average 'C' grades. The rating takes into…
The global market for infection prevention and control (IPC) is witnessing a robust increase, driven by various contributing factors. The uptick in chronic diseases, an escalation in surgical procedures demanding stringent infection prevention guidelines, the proliferation of hospital-acquired infections, and amplified government initiatives advocating for elevated infection prevention standards are some of these factors. Additionally,…
Surgical procedures are well-known for their lifesaving potential in treating diseases and conditions, but they come with their share of challenges, primary amongst them being Surgical Site Infections (SSIs). SSIs harbor an assortment of complications, leading to extended hospital stays, escalated healthcare expenses, a rise in morbidity, and in more severe cases, mortality. With healthcare…
As the global healthcare community converges to ensure optimum patient care, there's a concerning rise in hospital-acquired infections, particularly intensified by the increasing number of surgical procedures. As per recent data presented by SkyQuest Technology Consulting Pvt. Ltd., the hospital-acquired infections market is on track to achieve a staggering value of USD 33.77 billion by…