Category Archives: Health Care: Technology
PTRQoL intuits pharmaceutical side effects via an interactive iPad survey
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–An interactive survey taken on an iPad could help pharmacists and patients better use their time together to identify and eliminate harmful drug side effects. “The checklist results allow the pharmacist to immediately see side effects the … Continue reading
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Gesture-to-voice-synthesizer technology via gloves with sensors could transform music, speech pathologies
New technology at the University of British Columbia makes it possible for a person to speak or sing just by using their hands to control a speech synthesizer. UBC researcher Sidney Fels says the gesture-to-voice-synthesizer technology mirrors processes that human … Continue reading
Posted in Audiology, Health Care: Technology, Music, Music Therapy
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Healthcare data system shift on schedule for Q3 2013 implementation
CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ICD-10 represents one of the most comprehensive projects in healthcare today with far-reaching impacts throughout the healthcare delivery system. An added layer of complexity involves the implementation of other significant programs, such as Meaningful Use and 5010, in a … Continue reading
Medical technology use up considerably: HHS’s Sebelius
Today, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced the number of hospitals using health information technology (IT) has more than doubled in the last two years. She also announced new data showing nearly 2,000 hospitals and … Continue reading
