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Jul 16th 2008Drug InformationIT / Internet / E-mail
Online courses are helping staff to develop the skills they need to tackle hospitalacquired infections, such as MRSA and C.difficile, and this expertise could also prove vital in a pandemic, according to a study published in the latest issue of the UK-based Journal of Advanced Nursing.
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Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon BCBSNJ) announced that it is investing up to $500,000 in select network hospitals to help with the implementation costs of installing electronic medication history technology. Horizon BCBSNJ is the first insurer in the nation to invest in this innovative safety initiative.
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More than 1,000,000 stiff and aching knees worldwide get replaced every year, many of which are now candidates for a breakthrough, minimally invasive knee surgery option called MAKOplasty®. All of the procedure’s key components - including a robotic arm and minimally-invasive resurfacing knee implants - were designed in SolidWorks® 3D CAD software.
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Despite the fact that pediatricians recommend no screen media exposure for children under age 2, three-quarters of very young children in America live in homes where the television is on most of the time, according to research. A new study has found that leaving your TV set on disrupts young children while they are playing, even if the channel is tuned to adult shows. This means that simply having the TV on, even in the background, may be detrimental to children’s development.
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House Energy and Commerce Committee ranking member Joe Barton (R-Texas) on Thursday said that committee leaders hope to vote on a bill (HR 6357) that would create a national electronic health record system and that the committee is committed to “making privacy a priority” within the legislation, CongressDaily reports.
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It’s conventional wisdom that practice makes perfect. But if practicing only consists of watching, rather than doing, does that advance proficiency? Yes, according to a study by Dartmouth researchers.
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“Health Care Reform in Massachusetts: Medicaid Waiver Renewal Will Set a Precedent,” Heritage Foundation: The WebMemo examines the renewal of Massachusetts’ 1115 Medicaid demonstration project waiver, which expired on June 30 but has been extended until July 14.
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The sound of a noisy Chicago restaurant during the breakfast rush the clang of plates and silverware and the clamor of many voices was the crucial test of new hearing aid technology in a study conducted by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. The study showed that the hearing aids worked well in a noisy environment the most challenging test for a hearing aid. But the patients wearing the devices didn’t need to fly from St.
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Insert your key in the ignition of a luxury car and the seat and steering wheel will automatically adjust to preprogrammed body proportions. Stroll through the rooms of Bill Gates’ mansion and each room will adjust its lighting, temperature and music to accommodate your personal preference. But open any computer program and you’re largely subject to a design team’s ideas about button sizes, fonts and layouts.
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Spellex Corporation announces the new release of the 2008 version of their popular veterinary spelling software for Microsoft and other programs. The new release includes more than 52,000 specialty words from the animal healthcare industry and new spelling engine enhancements. Benefits: The Spellex Veterinary spelling dictionary allows users to save time and increase their accuracy.
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