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  • Carry the Echocardiograph In your pocket

    In addition there are applications for cardiology, obstetrics and emergency medicine.  Medical devices are getting smaller and more portable every day.  Mobility and healthcare are going hand in hand today with having the technology both portable and available.  BD  The European Journal...
    Posted to The Medical Quack .... by Barbara Duck on 11-20-2008
    Filed under: Medically Related, Technology, healthcare, Medical Devices, Cardiology, Mobility, Siemens, Emergency medicine, portable ultrasound
  • Crestor May Save Lives according to recent large study

    Will there be more Crestor for all?  I am guessing the side effects of rising blood sugar levels still may need to be addressed, even with the report to determine which issue is more profound.  With the cost of the product versus the generic version, this might also add some impact as to availability...
    Posted to The Medical Quack .... by Barbara Duck on 11-10-2008
    Filed under: Medically Related, Pharma/FDA News, healthcare, Heart Attack, Pharma, Cardiology, Side Effects, Statins, Crestor
  • Heart device maker recalls implant

    As mentioned in the article, it appears that the electrical wire is the subject of the recall, so if any of these are in stock or if you are patient with one of the devices, they recommend getting it checked asap.  The device in question is the HeartMate II pump.  BD  (AP) -- A medical...
    Posted to The Medical Quack .... by Barbara Duck on 10-26-2008
    Filed under: Medically Related, Other Items of Interest, healthcare, Cardiology, Implants, Heart Valve, Reacall
  • Visual Genomics as seen on Microsoft Surface Technology

    This is hot stuff!   Recently I had an in depth interview with Dr. Patrice Milos, Chief Scientific Officer at Helicos discussing genomics and where the future is going.  Helicos has the software and the genomics machine, and wouldn't this be a nice addition to run on Surface.  This...
    Posted to The Medical Quack .... by Barbara Duck on 08-27-2008
    Filed under: Medically Related, Technology, Pharma/FDA News, Microsoft/Windows News, Hospital, Genomics, healthcare, microsoft, Surface, Cardiology, Touch Screen, HIMMS, Surface Technology, Helicos, Heart Transplant, MSDN, Scripps, Healthblog
  • FDA Clears Stereotaxis Magnetic Radio Frequency Guidewire for Peripheral Chronic Total Occlusions

    The process is using digital automation to more accurately guide the process with treating blocked arteries, and is integrated with other technologies from other companies.  Cardiology with all the new processes and software available today is getting pretty deep, as far as understanding what is...
    Posted to The Medical Quack .... by Barbara Duck on 08-27-2008
    Filed under: Medically Related, Technology, Pharma/FDA News, healthcare, Cardiology, FDA, blocked arteries
  • Send your heartbeat information to the doctor's computer, Blackberry or other mobile phone with an implanted Wireless Pressure System

    This is slated to cut down on emergency room visits.  By using a wireless device, the physicians can log in to monitor the patient's heart, and this way the patient can go home.  The implant is located pulmonary artery.  " The technology that allows for subjects to get readings...
    Posted to The Medical Quack .... by Barbara Duck on 08-06-2008
    Filed under: Medically Related, Technology, Windows Mobile, healthcare, BlackBerry, Cardiology, Heart Disease, Implants
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