medical information Articles
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Identifying requirements for the management of medical information technology
The management of any information technology system involves the management of social values which are mediated through the system by stakeholders via resources. Nowhere is this more critical than in the medical sector. Evidence has shown us that the ability to identify correctly the social values, the stakeholders which mediate the social values, and the resources which act as tokens for the ...
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S-SoDiA: a semantic enabled social diagnosis advisor
Medical information systems have recently gained momentum as a proof-of-concept of the efficiency of new support-oriented technologies, in particular, semantic technologies. In principle, diagnosis or medicine advisory and recommendation can change the current biomedical IT landscape, providing intelligent reasoning and inference support. This paper presents S-SoDiA, a social diagnosis advisor ...
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Getting CPOE Adoption Right
Chris Snyder, a speaker at the marcus evans National Healthcare CMO/CMIO Summit 2013, on effective CPOE adoption. Interview with: Chris Snyder, Chief Medical Information Officer, Peninsula Regional Medical Center The adoption of Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) technologies has been slow in the US, although 2014 is the proposed start date for Stage 2 of the Meaningful Use Requirements. ...
By Marcus Evans
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Automated registry design principles
The present paper applies economic, mathematical, systemic, organisational, and technical principles to develop the automated registries. The obligatory application of effective directive materials and information technology standards is underlined. Every medical statistics study has to take into account the important issues of data acquisition, verification, storage, and processing. All these ...
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RARE ANSWERS™: A System to Improve Patient Outcomes - Case study
At Alexion, our mission is to transform the lives of people affected by rare diseases and devastating conditions. In addition to developing and delivering life-changing medicines, this mission drives us to seek opportunities to advance innovative solutions to system-wide challenges faced by rare disease patients, such as the “diagnostic odyssey.” What is the Diagnostic Odyssey? ...
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Life at all costs: European precautionary policies on xenotransplantation
Xenotransplantation is becoming an independent political and regulatory issue. Most national regulations and international recommendations prescribe a precautionary approach, including strict monitoring and surveillance of patients. This is due to the risk of xenosis, a disease induced by non-human biological material. The paper shows how the precautionary approach violates fundamental principles ...
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Surgical Video Data Privacy, Misconceptions & the Benefits of PSO
In recent years, there has been a growing trend of using video technology in surgical procedures to enhance precision, communication, and training. While the benefits of video in surgery are many, there are also concerns regarding the legal risks that may arise from its use. Medical professionals fear that video footage of a surgery could potentially be used against them in legal proceedings, ...
By Caresyntax
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Usage of Smart Device in the Healthcare Industry
A smart device in the 21st century is an essential tool that bridges the gap between humans no matter where they are in the world. With the constant evolution of technology, we are now able to build a connection and socialise in astonishing ways we would have never imagined decades ago. Though mobile phones are the most common smart devices that people are aware of, modern technology is ...
By Sky Labs
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Healthcare Organizations And HIPAA – The Cost Of Non-Compliance
When stories break in the media of medical files with patient information found in dumpsters, or laptops with unencrypted data left in cabs or stolen from offices, one element that is often overlooked is that the medical offices in question are usually in possession of full HIPAA Compliance certification. All the necessary ‘I’’s have been dotted and ‘t’’s ...
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Keeping Productivity Up Throughout a Health Facility’s Transition
Steve Carter of The Carter Group, a solution provider at the marcus evans National Healthcare CXO Summit Spring 2013, on healthcare facility transition planning. Interview with: Steve Carter, President, The Carter Group ObamaCare will be bringing 30 million participants into the healthcare system, and organizations are faced with the challenge of capturing, retaining and growing their ...
By Marcus Evans
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The Evolutional Technology of a Modern Heart Rate Monitor
The technology behind a modern heart rate monitor is a true testament to how medical science has evolved. Heart rate monitors today are not only used for tracking cardiovascular functions in hospital settings but also used as a tool for health and fitness training. They measure and display information in real-time so that medical professionals can make accurate assessments of the patient. In ...
By Sky Labs
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CPT Codes: An Exciting Step Forward for Digital Pathology
Digital pathology has been rising in popularity over the past few years, thanks to the many efficiencies it offers pathologists. Now, the American Medical Association (AMA) has recognized this shift by announcing the introduction of 13 new Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes for digital pathology, set to go into effect in January 2023. The codes are Category III, defined as a ...
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DR Systems and Vidar Partner to Ease the Transition to Digital Mammography - Case Study
DR Systems. Inc.. is a leading provider of integrated medical image management systems for hospitals and imaging centers. Co-founded in 1992 by practicing radiologist Murray Reicher, M.D.. the company has become one of the preeminent vendors in the PACS industry and serves facilities of all sizes, ranging from one of the smallest hospitals in the United States to large academic medical centers ...
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Treatment for shoulder pain - Case Study
Treatment for shoulder pain Gabi Zeilig, MD, Dept of Neurological Rehabilitation The Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel. Purpose of the study: to test the efficacy of the TerraQuant medical device on shoulder pain resulting from inflammation (OA, Tendonitis, Bursitis). Background: TerraQuant is a unique device which combines low level pulse laser therapy (LLLT), pulsating ...
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Does the Prestige Medical Autoclave 2100 need a water connection?
No – the small, portable Prestige Medical Autoclave 2100 does not need to be plumbed in to a fixed water supply, but should be filled with deionised water. The unit simply needs filling with distilled or deionised water up to the marker in the chamber. NB tap water should not be used – if you don’t have a regular source of distilled water or only need small, infrequent amounts ...
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Managing personal medical knowledge: agent-based knowledge acquisition
Information that is available on the World Wide Web (WWW) is already more vast than can be comprehensibly studied by individuals and is increasing at a staggering pace. Health consumerism is fuelled by knowledgeable patients. A key to health consumerism is locating reliable health information on the WWW. Unfortunately, much health information on the web is of suspect quality. Differences between ...
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Radiation-induced thyroid cancer: what we know and what we really understand
Results of the analysis of our own and literature data on the occurrence and development of radiation-induced thyroid cancer are presented. The analysis involved the distribution of the thyroid cancer incidence among 1 million children and 3 million adults, by age and sex, living in the radioactively contaminated territories of Russia; published data of the United Thyroid Cancer Registry of ...
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Risk information in prescription drug & medical device ads, promotional labeling – What the FDA expects
Abstract: The FDA has issued a draft guidance document on how manufacturers should present risk information in promotional material and ads for prescription drugs and medical devices. It describes the factors that the agency takes into consideration when evaluating ads and promotional labeling for prescription drugs and medical devices. This article gives an overview and summary of the ...
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ACA Information Returns Volume 2
Checking Your HRM Software Settings Our first article in this blog series covered the items that needed to be prepared for your 2018 Information Return season. Now we will cover the need to check your HRM software settings and employee files for accuracy. Click HERE to view the attached document, which is designed to help you review the settings that will affect the Compile of 1095-C ...
By Datatech
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Medical Fiber Optics Market to Grow at Stable CAGR of 6.5% from 2023 to 2032
The global Medical Fiber Optics market size was estimated to be US$ 4.83 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.5% between 2023 to 2032. Recently, a report from insightSLICE on the global Medical Fiber Optics market has been published on their website. The mentioned market's current state and forecast from 2023 to 2032 are both included in this study. To seek the data, both ...
By insightSLICE
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