Category: eHealth
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Software mines literature for clues on cancer protein
IBM and the Baylor College of Medicine are touting software that can mine research papers for clues on the workings of a protein implicated in most cancers. read more …read more
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Telemedicine consults may reduce med errors at rural ERs
Telemedicine may reduce errors in rural emergency departments, a new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine found. read more …read more
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New technology can help prevent hospital nosocomial infections
Hospitals could reduce nosocomial infections by using new technology, such as alarms for scheduled filter changes or pressurized mats in front of hand-washing areas to make sure employees spend enough time at the sink, to help staff comply with healthcare regulations, according to a scientific poster presented at the American Public Health Association 141st Annual…
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Online site to test apps for usability, trustworthiness
An international health app website has been launched to help patients and the public find the most suitable mobile health apps, according to an article posted by PMLiVE. My Health Apps, which aims… read more …read more
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States not sharing mental health records with gun database
Fifteen states have each submitted fewer than 100 mental health records to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, used when conducting investigations of potential gun buyers, according to a new report published by the Mayors Against Illegal Guns coalition. read more …read more
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Tech experts: HealthCare.gov not secure
At a Nov. 19 hearing of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, four technology experts–including two university representatives–all testified that they thought HealthCare.gov was not a secure website. read more …read more
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Under pressure: Most hospital CIOs have knowingly launched error-filled projects
A majority of hospital CIOs said they have felt pressure at one time or another to continue launching a project that was not ready for go live, according to new survey results published this week. read more …read more
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Med giants to collaborate on data-sharing venture
Case Western University, the Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals will begin sharing clinical data in the hopes of improving patient care. read more …read more
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Telehealth key to future of healthcare
Virtual consultation and remote diagnosis offer incredible potential to shape the surgery of the future and increase access to specialist services from within the primary care system. In the UK, this technology could significantly reduce the burden on secondary healthcare provision. read more …read more