New Saint Louis University research has found that beta blockers, a class of drugs used to prevent the progression of heart failure and manage arrhythmias (irregular heart beat) and hypertension (high blood…
Inovio Biomedical unveils CELLECTRA-SP cordless electroporation device
DNA vaccines developer Inovio Biomedical Corp said on Wednesday that it has launched its new CELLECTRA-SP series of hand-held, cordless electroporation devices for delivering DNA vaccines. The new device, unveiled at the…
ECRI Institute Adds New Interactive Flash Courses to Online CME Program
Hala Abu DhabiPLYMOUTH MEETING, PA—ECRI Institute® (www.ecri.org), an independent nonprofit organization that researches the best approaches to improving patient care, announces the addition of interactive Flash-based courses to its online continuing medical…
Connect is a success
At the HIMSS10 Interoperability Showcase, the Federal Health Architecture (FHA) exhibited 40 kiosks of 23 scenarios involving 60 organizations, increasing its presence times eight as reported on the HIMSS official website. “This…
Hyland Software Inc. acquires eWebHealth
Document imaging and management vendor Hyland Software Inc. has acquired rival eWebHealth for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition increases Hyland presence in the health care market and brings enhanced expertise in the…
Implementation of ICD 10 Code Set not easy
Deadline for implementation of the ICD-10 code set is not until October 2013, but, Lisa Miller, CIO of Xeohealth and co-chair of the WEDI workgroup assigned to the ICD transition emphasized during…
ONC-Authorized Testing and Certification Body to be set for EHR’s
A proposed rule has been issued by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, United States , which recommends two certification programs for testing and certifying Electronic health Records….
Arab Health Ministers meet in Arab League next week
CAIRO, March 2 (KUNA) — Arab health ministers meet in Arab League’ Secretariat General on March 10-11. The Arab League said in a statement that the meetings will be headed by Libya…
Menopause At 25
Life is a paradox. It is full of surprises, yet we never expect the unexpected. During our life cycle, there are certain medical conditions that we mentally gear up to, like natural…
Is Obsession With Healthy Eating A Psychological Disease?
Fast foods have been a rage for atleast two decades now. With fast food companies burgeoning today and offering palatable meals on a budget, it is hardly a surprise that they attract…
Genetically engineered tobacco plant cleans up environmental toxin
Tobacco might become as well known for keeping us healthy as it is for causing illness thanks to researchers from the U.K. In a new research report appearing in the March 2010…
New standard in pipetting introduced at Arab Health by Eppendorf Research
Eppendorf a biotech company from Germany introduced a new standard in pipetting at the The ARAB LAB and ARAB HEALTH exhibitions 2010 The ultra light Eppendorf Research® Plus pipettes meet the highest…
ISO Certification for Hospitals
HOSPITALS, QUALITY AND ISO Delivering the right care at the right time in the right setting is the core mission of hospitals. This can be achieved only by quality. Ensuring the safety…
Microbe detective a device that can detects germs
Microorganisms are found everywhere although most of them are harmless, but their presence can do a lot of damage in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals or in tissue transplants. Now with the aid of…
Meat- A New Causative Factor For Allergic Reactions
Findings presented at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAI) annual meeting in New Orleans revealed that allergic reaction to meat might not be a very rare occurrence, instead eating…