A new device ‘Arctic Front’ made by Medtronic Inc., of Minneapolis, showed promise in treating most common type of irregular heartbeat, otherwise not treatable by anti arrhythmic drugs. This device employs a…
Category: Healthcare IT
General Medical History – Clinical Cliffs free iPhone app
General Medical History, developed by Clinical Cliffs, is a free iPhone app that’s great for new doctors and medical students looking to get sharp on protocol for routine patient visits, but doesn’t…
Fluctuating Blood Pressure, A Key Predictor Of Stroke
A new research suggests that frequent spikes in blood pressure can cause strokes, making this a key indicator of the condition. It is a well established fact that continually high blood pressure…
Short Bursts Of Exercise As Effective As Training For Hours
Good news to all those who feel guilty about not being able to devote time towards fitness- a new study revealed that short bursts of exercise are as good as lengthy sessions…
From ICD 9 to ICD-10: The impact on physicians
After years of discussion, the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has finalized the adoption of the International Classification of Disease-10th Revision (ICD-10) code set, which would replace the…
‘Obese Middle Aged’ Face Greater Threat Of Liver Damage
In a study conducted at the Cancer Epidemiology Unit at Oxford University, researchers found a direct correlation between obesity and an increased risk of liver damage in patients. It is a well…
Lifeline Medical Alert Service offered by Philips
The dignity of independent living is strong. Nothing is more reassuring than living among familiar surroundings, in your own home – that comfy armchair, the coziness of your own bed. Yet as…
AVIVA- The Next Generation of VistA
WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs is at work on the next generation of VistA, its 20-plus year-old electronic medical record system, which is often praised by users but considered a…
WHO Approves UAE Recommendations for Blood Transfusion Safety in the World
Dubai, 14th March 2010 The headquarters of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva, has approved the recommendations of the workshop that was organized by the UAE Ministry of Health through the…
First Middle East Pain and Inflammation Academy held in Dubai
Dubai, 14th, March, 2010: Over 180 of the most eminent regional pain and chronic inflammatory disorders management specialists attended the first Middle East Pain ‘&’ Inflammation Academy. The two day initiative, held…
Study: Mini clip is safer than heart-valve surgery
ATLANTA: Many people in the US with leaky heart valves soon might be able to get them fixed without open-heart surgery. A study showed that a tiny clip implanted through an artery…
GE Healthcare’s e-Health Solution
GE Healthcare has launched its next-generation e-Health Solutions platform recently, which includes expanded services for health information exchange, a clinical portal and a patient health management system. The new platform is designed…
Carestream Health’s new RIS is now available globally
Carestream Health, Inc., announced that its latest RIS platform is now available worldwide. The new CARESTREAM RIS can help enhance patient care through radiation dose tracking and user alerts, while critical results…
Michelle Obama Launches App Initiative To Teach Kids About Health, Nutrition
Michelle Obama, according to reports has launched the Apps for Healthy Kids competition to challenge software and game designers, students and others to develop electronic tools and games that aid kids and…
IBM R&D Labs in Israel
As one of the world’s leading IT companies, IBM prides itself on providing top-notch technology products and offerings for business. But IBM also offers a growing number of solutions for society at…