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August 6, 2024

Healthcare Providers Use Exergen’s Temporal Artery Thermometers at Top Cancer Hospitals

Watertown, MA – August 6, 2024 – US News World Report recently released their 10 top hospitals for cancer care. The latest edition of the publication’s best hospitals ranking was published July 16. The specialty rankings examined hospital performance in 15 specialties and specialty areas, including cancer. Of note each of the top cancer hospitals use Exergen. 

The list for the top 10 US hospitals for cancer care is below. Please note that MD Anderson Cancer Center has consistently earned one of the top two spots on the list since the survey’s inception in 1990. The top three best hospitals for cancer care for this year’s edition were the same top three as last year.  

  • University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (Houston) 
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (New York City)
  • Mayo Clinic (Rochester, Minn.) 
  • Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center (Boston) 
  • City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center (Duarte, Calif.) 
  • Johns Hopkins Hospital (Baltimore) 
  • UCSF Medical Center (San Francisco) 
  • Mount Sinai Hospital (New York City) 
  • UCLA Medical Center (Los Angeles)
  • Hospitals of the University of Pennsylvania-Penn Presbyterian (Philadelphia)    

“Cancer treatment can cause a fever directly or destroy white blood cells that could weaken a patient’s immune system,” said Dr. Francesco Pompei, Founder and CEO of Exergen Corporation. “Both can raise the risk for inflammation and infection. It is of extreme importance to use a very accurate thermometer and we are so pleased to acknowledge that all 10 hospitals make use of Exergen’s high end, Temporal Artery Thermometer, the TAT-5000s which has been known for its ease of use, efficiency and accuracy.” 

In all of these hospitals, Exergen Temporal Artery Thermometers play a crucial role in patient care. Not only are these thermometers accurate but they are highly intuitive and easy to use, making them a preferred choice. Their non-invasive nature not only advances structure, improves process and outcomes but also enhances patient comfort, contributing to the overall rankings of these hospitals. 

Exergen’s range of Temporal Artery Thermometers includes:   

  • TAT-5000S: Tailored for large hospitals dealing with substantial patient volumes, this model is a standalone, highly accurate, and non-invasive thermometer. It can seamlessly integrate into renowned spot monitors like Philips SureSigns VS4, GE Healthcare VC*150, V100, CorometricMidmark IQvitals Zone, and others, facilitating streamlined operations in hectic medical environments. 
  • TAT-2000: This durable professional lite thermometer expedites temperature measurements by doctors and nurses in small clinics and school systems, enhancing healthcare productivity. Backed by a 7-year warranty, the TAT-2000 is a testament to Exergen’s commitment to quality and reliability.  
  • TAT-2000C: A consumer-focused model employing the same advanced technology as its professional counterparts, offering advanced capabilities at an accessible price point.  
  • The Temporal Artery Thermometers boast key advantages including exceptional accuracy, patient safety, swift measurements within 2-3 seconds, affordability, durable construction, easy maintenance, and extensive clinical validation through over 110 peer-reviewed studies. They represent a leap forward in non-invasive temperature measurement, crucial in medical settings. Select professional models come with a Lifetime Warranty. 

About the America’s Best Hospitals and Specialty Rankings 

U.S. News & World Report began publishing hospital rankings in 1990, as “America’s Best Hospitals,” to identify the medical centers in various specialties best suited to patients whose illnesses pose unusual challenges because of underlying conditions, procedure difficulty, advanced age, or other medical issues that add risk. 

The specialty rankings have appeared annually since 1990, and their focus on identifying hospitals that excel in treating patients with particularly difficult conditions has not changed. To address patients in relatively low-acuity procedures and conditions, a complementary set of ratings, “Best Hospitals: Procedures & Conditions” is available that covers abdominal aortic aneurysm repair; aortic valve surgery; back surgery (spinal fusion); chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; colon cancer surgery; coronary artery bypass surgery; diabetes; gynecological cancer surgery; heart attack; heart failure; hip fracture; hip replacement; kidney failure; knee replacement; leukemia, lymphoma, & myeloma; lung cancer surgery; pneumonia; prostate cancer surgery; stroke; and transcatheter aortic valve replacement. 

About Exergen  

Exergen Corporation, headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts, United States, is the leader in non-invasive temperature measurement technologies for industrial and medical applications, and delivers non-invasive temperature meters with higher accuracy, lower costs, less process control, and higher reliability than previously possible. Known in both healthcare and consumer markets for its award-winning arterial thermometer, Exergen was founded by MIT and Harvard graduate, and Harvard research scientist, Dr. Francesco Pompei, who is inventor of more than 100 patents owned by Exergen. 

Source,  

  • Becker’s Hospital Review, https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/rankings-and-ratings/10-top-hospitals-for-cancer-care-per-us-news.html?origin=BHRSUN&oly_enc_id=8785F6189145J9C 

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