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4 Ways to Donate after Death

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Donate your organs and tissue to those in medical need With over 100,000 people on the U.S. waiting list for organs, this is a sure way to give back. Your donation could save up to 8 lives, and that’s quite a number when 22 people die each day waiting for a transplant. Learn more at http://organdonor.gov Give your body to a medical school for studies Doctors, dentists and other medical professionals rely on their hands-on training in anatomy labs to …

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5 Tools Necessary for an Autopsy

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1. Bone Saw With 206 bones in the body, a pathologist is sure to need a quality saw. Gigli saws provide smooth level cuts, while powered saws offer precise cuts on the cranial cap. It’s a best precaution to utilize a bone dust vacuum while performing autopsies with an electric saw. This eliminates the risk of possible airborne contaminated fragments. 2. Scalpel Very similar to the surgeon’s tool, the scalpels used in autopsies are often longer to allow for deeper cuts while …

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Bariatric Challenges and Solutions

It’s a growing concern that continues to gather strength. According to the National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention almost 38 percent of American adults are affected by obesity. The national epidemic has resulted in enormous implications for our health care system as manufacturers adjust to the demands of a heavier population. As America grows, cadaver size and weight presents its own set of challenges. A 28-year veteran in the pathology and mortuary industries, Mopec Vice President of Engineering Max …

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Religious Beliefs and Anatomic Dissections

Conflict often rises when the ideas and beliefs of religions oppose autopsies and anatomic dissections.  Many doctrines do not explicitly outline the process of postmortem examination, but interpretations and individual circumstances have formed general religious beliefs regarding the topic. Christianity does not have set guidelines on how a body is handled pertaining to an autopsy. Most followers of Christianity believe that once someone has passed away, their spirit has left the body. Recorded autopsies date back to as early as …

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Daily Tribune: Oak Park-Based Mopec Names New Ceo

Jay R. Troger was named CEO at Mopec, a pathology and mortuary equipment manufacturer in Oak Park, according to a statement by the company. Troger has more than 20 years of leadership experience. He was previously CEO of Nextronex, Inc., a manufacturer of utility scale solar inverters. His resume includes serving as president and CEO of Hackney & Sons, Inc.; president of USFlow Corporation and Falcon Waterfree Technologies; president and COO of Greenwood Fuels and CEO, president and director of …

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Oakland Press: Oak Park – Based Mopec Names New CEO

Jay R. Troger was named CEO at Mopec, a pathology and mortuary equipment manufacturer in Oak Park, according to a statement by the company. Troger has more than 20 years of leadership experience. He was previously CEO of Nextronex, Inc., a manufacturer of utility scale solar inverters. His resume includes serving as president and CEO of Hackney & Sons, Inc.; president of USFlow Corporation and Falcon Waterfree Technologies; president and COO of Greenwood Fuels and CEO, president and director of …

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dBusiness: Mopec Names New CEO

  Jay R. Troger has been named CEO of Mopec, an Oak Park-based pathology and mortuary equipment manufacturer. In his new role, Troger will be responsible for general management, expanding the company’s products, building market shares, and strategic plans. For more information, please visit: dBusiness

Crain’s Detroit Business: Oak Park-Based Mopec Names New CEO

Oak Park-based Mopec has named Jay Troger as CEO. Troger succeeds Jane VanDusen, who “left to pursue other business opportunities,” according to spokeswoman Catherine Ticer. Mopec designs and manufactures customized equipment for the pathology, anatomy, mortuary and animal science industries. Troger, 60, most recently served as CEO of Ohio-based Nextronex Inc., a manufacturer of utility-scale solar inverters. For more information, please visit: Crain’s Detroit Business

5 Essential Tips for Pathologists Getting Started on Twitter

1. Back to Basics Set up your profile – completely and properly. Choose a username that represents your professional interests. Experts in the medical field are more likely to follow someone with the handle of @PathologyPro over @ilovepizza54. Next, be sure to upload a profile picture. Potential followers are more apt to engage with a user when they see a photo of an actual person. Keep it professional, but also don’t be afraid to show your personality. Lastly, add a …

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ThomasNet: Mopec Introduces Fully Submersible Oscillating Autopsy Saw

Press Release Summary: Weighing less than 3 lb, Mopec Autopsy Saw 5000 is packaged with 4 non-corrosive, chrome-plated steel blades in 64 mm and 76 mm circular and 51 mm and 64 mm segmented. Placement of motor in head and handle of unit provides balanced weight, minimizing operator fatigue. Oscillating at 13,200 cycles/min, saw features 40 Vdc hand operation, overload prevention, and one button start/stop switch. Unit is hermetically sealed and waterproof for full immersion cleaning and decontamination. For more …

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