Medline

Medline

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+0.15 -55
Industry: Medical Technology and Equipment

Incorporated in 1966 and headquartered in Northfield, Illinois, USA, a leading company specializes in the distribution of medical and surgical supplies. Its core business areas encompass Medical Supplies Distribution, Surgical Supplies and Equipment, Infection Prevention, Patient Care Products, Anesthesia Supplies, Laboratory Products, Pharmacy Supplies, Respiratory Products, and Wound Care. The company prides itself on its portfolio of respected brands including Medline, known for a comprehensive range of medical products; Curad, a trusted name in bandages and first aid; Medline Remedy, offering innovative skin care solutions; Aloetouch Gloves, which are exam gloves infused with aloe vera, and Skintegrity, a brand dedicated to advanced wound care products. With a global presence, the company significantly impacts various international markets. Medline products and services are sold across the United States, Canada, Europe, the Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. The operation extends to more than 90 countries, cementing its position as a substantial name in the healthcare industry worldwide. (Powered by AI)

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Medline

Improper disposal of medical waste can harm the environment and endanger humans, animals, land, and water sources1,2. Medical waste consists of needles and syringes, disposable masks, contaminated medical devices, expired drugs, plastics, gloves e...

Emmanuel J. March 13th, 2023
32 ratings
Medline

Healthcare access can help prevent disease and disability; detect and treat illnesses and improve quality of life1. A significant dimension of healthcare access is affordability, as 100 million people fall into extreme poverty annually due to heal...

Bayonle B. March 18th, 2023
30 ratings
Medline

Faulty medical devices can lead to incorrect diagnoses or severe injuries which can result in the death of the patient1. Over the last 12 years, faulty medical devices have been responsible for approx. 1.7 million (Mn) injuries and nearly 83,000 d...

Ardit N. January 16th, 2023
50 ratings
Medline

It is estimated that medical errors are responsible for harming 138 million (Mn) patients and killing 2.6 Mn people annually4. At the same time, training healthcare teams in hospitals can reduce patient mortality by 13% and medical errors by 18%5....

Ardit N. January 24th, 2023
42 ratings
Medline

To ensure healthy societies, access to good quality health products and services is required1. The role of medical products has made a significant impact on healthcare advancement2;p1. Healthcare and hygiene products, such as gloves, face masks, s...

Ardit N. January 17th, 2023
38 ratings

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