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...
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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
All I can say here is that this goes back to a earlier post: The 2 New Hot Words in Healthcare: Algorithms and Whistleblowers In this case we have a bit of both, algorithms created by the scientists, but a requested change by the clinical side of the table? Sounds a bit like the algorithms run...
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on 11-19-2008
Filed under: Medically Related, Technology, drugs, healthcare, Medical Devices, Prescriptions, FDA, Medications, Whistle Blower, Data, Data Base, Algorithms
The reports on the device state that it contributes to both weight loss and normalization of blood glucose levels. In the trials the device was in place for 12 weeks, and then removed. The procedures takes around 30 minutes or so and is done endoscopically through the mouth . The report...
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The Medical Quack .... by Barbara Duck
on 11-19-2008
Filed under: Medically Related, Technology, healthcare, Medical Devices, clinical trials, Diabetes, Glucose, Diet, weight loss, obesity, diabetes 2
This is just way too cool, watch the video to see how the unit works. My first line of thought here is this could have the potential of maybe replacing canes, walkers, etc. The fact that it offers some body weight support might even help those with lower back issues as well. Watch...
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The Medical Quack .... by Barbara Duck
on 11-11-2008
Filed under: Medically Related, Technology, Other Items of Interest, healthcare, Medical Devices, Seniors, Honda, walking Device
The Senior Care Action Network Health Plan (SCAN) in Long Beach, California plans to employ the devices later this month. A cover has been added to the webcam as some consumers worried about privacy, which may not be a bad addition, as we are all concerned about privacy and the home monitoring...
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The Medical Quack .... by Barbara Duck
on 11-10-2008
Filed under: Medically Related, Technology, healthcare, Intel, Medical Devices, Health IT, Telemedicine, Seniors, Home Monitoring, PHS 5000, Telehealth, Scan health care
I am glad someone else out there on the web has also chimed in here on this subject too. I have pen named some of the medical devices offered today as “ Intrusive Technology”, and it lives out there among us, whether we know it or not. It also goes beyond just the doctor-patient relationship...
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The Medical Quack .... by Barbara Duck
on 11-09-2008
Filed under: Medically Related, Technology, Insurance, My Commentaries, healthcare, Medical Devices, software, Caregivers, monitoring devices, Intrusive Technology
I just thought it was good for relieving stress! Speaking of stress I had to include the video below as well since we are on the topic. Seriously though if the new film is in fact razor sharp, there could be some areas with medical devices for use. BD (PhysOrg.com) -- Whoever...