Health IT
Steps Taken to Assess Any Possible Risk with Low-Dose Radiation Exposure
U.S. researchers are incorporating radiation dose exposure reports into the electronic health record, an effort that they hope will lead to an accurate assessment of whether any cancer risk is associated with low-dose radiation exposure from medical imaging tests. More...22 Feb 2010
Innovative Software Creates 3D Views of Cardiac Arteries
A new study describes a technology that allows doctors in the catheterization lab to see 3D images of cardiac arteries, enabling them to more accurately and quickly assess the length, branching pattern, and angles of heart arteries and any blockages. More...18 Feb 2010
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Interactive Care Technology Platform Increases Patient Satisfaction
Telehealth Market Fuelled by Healthcare Demands
Swedish National Patient Summary Gains Wide Acceptance
Software Management Solutions Boost Hospital Efficiency
Surgery Simulation Software Promotes Safer Liver Resections
Software Solution Allows Enhanced Oncology Patient Management
Enabling Information Flow Between Medical Devices and EHRs
Health Center Replaces Manual Processes to Improve Compliance
Remote Blood Pressure Measurement Helps Monitor Clinical trials
Exchange System Provides Secure Transfer of Patient Studies Among Healthcare Organizations
Connectivity Solution Facilitates Information Flow Between Healthcare Providers
Medical Imaging Repository Enables Access to Longitudinal EHRs
Private Sector, Not Government, Will Drive EMR Usage Uptake
Hospital Computer Systems Lack Economic Benefits
EMR System Increases Patient Compliance
Radio Nodes Used to Track Medical and Biologics Supplies
Innovative Medical Alert System Uses GPS and Cellular Technology
Smartphones Assist Remote Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis
Universal Viewing Tool for Health Information Exchange Solutions
Smartphones Help Improve the Health of Elderly Diabetics in China
Textiles Help Monitor Vital Signs and Sleep Patterns
Solving POC Test Communication Challenges to EMRs
Disease-Matching Software Could Help Determine Optimal Treatment
The Health IT channel of HospiMedica informs about healthcare information technology for hospitals, clinics, and private practice. Among the subjects covered are electronic medical record environments, document management, HIS, RIS, PACS, LIM, and others.