http://www.brighthub.com/health/technology.aspxenhttp://www.brighthub.com/health/technology/articles/16680.aspxWed, 11 Nov 2009 04:59:58 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:16680MandaSpringIncreasing patient friendly health care technology is an efficient solution to health care problems faced today. Learn more about information technology and how effective it can be. Computer Technology Advances Modern Medicine Personal computers have become a part of everyday life for most people. They send and receive messages, connect us to the r...http://www.brighthub.com/health/technology/articles/16677.aspxWed, 11 Nov 2009 04:37:35 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:16677MandaSpringThis in depth article highlights major key aspects of the Embolic Protection System. What it is, how it works, and why it is important to the health care field are all answered and broken down in a comprehensive overview. Lumen Biomedical's New Technology Medical technology has made great strides for carotid artery disease sufferers. It comes f...http://www.brighthub.com/health/technology/articles/5644.aspxTue, 10 Nov 2009 22:23:38 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:5644MandaSpringWhat is Telemedicine? Well that question is explained as we take an in-depth look at this rapidly growing technology. What is Telemedicine? Telemedicine is a rapidly growing application and it is widely used across the globe. But many still wonder “what exactly is telemedicine?” Let’s explore the term, how it is used and what future advanta...http://www.brighthub.com/health/technology/articles/5573.aspxTue, 10 Nov 2009 21:19:00 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:5573Genetics56Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an imaging technique that can provide a detailed visualization of soft tissues. The MRI allows for detailed images of the brain, cardiovascular system, cancer(s), and musculoskeletal system. What is an MRI Scanner? Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an imaging technique that can provide a det...http://www.brighthub.com/health/technology/articles/18151.aspxTue, 10 Nov 2009 20:30:04 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:18151GiangNguyenPredictive modeling has emerged as an important tool used for management of health care. In future, predictive modeling will become part of the electronic health care work-flow and help health care providers to maximize health benefits for individuals and populations. Costs on the Rise With the costs of health care exploding in the last twenty year...http://www.brighthub.com/health/technology/articles/17770.aspxTue, 10 Nov 2009 20:14:07 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:17770ProfacgilliesThe benefits that come from making patients' records more available using technology must be be balanced against patient privacy. This article deals with faxes, which I regard as the worst possible way to transmit patient information, with a very high risk of breaches in confidentiality Introduction The benefits that come from transmitting pati...http://www.brighthub.com/health/technology/articles/18544.aspxTue, 10 Nov 2009 19:54:53 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:18544RhonlynnLearn about the ways to make the change to EMIR easier and more exact. Also, catch the advantages and disadvantages to EMR are summarized. Electronic Medical Records (EMR) - Is It All There? In the summer of 2008, I was fortunate to travel throughout the Midwest and the east coast. My job was to audit charts. I audited both paper and el...http://www.brighthub.com/health/technology/articles/16675.aspxTue, 10 Nov 2009 19:20:02 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:16675MandaSpringRecent technology in the health care field has made it possible to open new doors in allowing patients with macular degeneration see better and longer. Eye Implants Now a Reality Modern technology has caught up with the idea of bionics that used to belong in science fiction, only. Macular Degeneration patients now have the chance to keep seeing the...http://www.brighthub.com/health/technology/articles/16647.aspxTue, 10 Nov 2009 18:50:31 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:16647MandaSpringLearn more about how biomedical technology helps to find a cure for lung disease. This is a comprehensive overview of clinical trials and a look into how biomedical research impacts the future of lung disease diagnosis and treatments. Medical Research Moving Foward During the 1980’s and 1990’s, medical research delved into cellular and tissue studi...http://www.brighthub.com/health/technology/articles/15981.aspxTue, 10 Nov 2009 18:25:18 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:15981DJHallThere has been an ongoing debate about whether or not the benefits of drinking unpasteurized milk outweighs the risks. Some folks around the world believe the health extra nutrient content of raw milk is worth the risk of consuming what could possibly be dangerous microbes. New Bacteria Discovery in Raw Milk Mycobacterium bovis is one of them, and ...http://www.brighthub.com/health/technology/articles/15801.aspxTue, 10 Nov 2009 17:32:53 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:15801MandaSpringThe IBM Supercomputer is making great strides in the medical world. It is helping to not only find cures for diseases but also to make individualized care a reality. Looking for Cures and Treatments Modern Technology certainly has its advantages. There are so many wonderful things we can do with our computers. It really is no wonder that there is n...http://www.brighthub.com/health/technology/articles/15706.aspxTue, 10 Nov 2009 16:56:57 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:15706GiangNguyenThis article provides a brief overview of four important databases that provides summary and analysis of clinical evidences for evidence-based medicine. They are UpToDate, eMedicine, Clinical Evidence and PIER. Why Evidence Based Medicine is Important According to Rosenberg and Donald (1995), “evidence based medicine is about asking questions, find...http://www.brighthub.com/health/technology/articles/15414.aspxTue, 10 Nov 2009 16:25:01 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:15414MandaSpringBreast cancer is a very scary thing for any woman to go through but now there is an easier way to detect breast cancer using computers. Stages of Breast Cancer Any kind of cancer is a nightmare. It usually sneaks up on unsuspecting people and then when they learn the awful truth it can often times be too late to treat effectively. Prevention and de...http://www.brighthub.com/health/technology/articles/15053.aspxTue, 10 Nov 2009 16:05:26 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:15053rafhubThe new material, a nanoporous ceramic membrane, can be employed to build devices that could be easily implanted in any part of the human body. Discovering New Materials Researchers and scientists from North Carolina State University, led by Dr. Roger Narayan, joint professor of the Biomedical Engineering Department of NC State and the University o...http://www.brighthub.com/health/technology/articles/14904.aspxTue, 10 Nov 2009 15:31:07 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:14904rafhubThis is an example on how a special genetically engineered virus can be used to target malignant cancer cells to kill them. Learn about a new treatment option for brain malignant glioma. Researchers Developing New Brain Tumor Treatments A new anti-brain tumor treatment has been developed from a genetically engineered organism according to a new stu...http://www.brighthub.com/health/technology/articles/6762.aspxTue, 10 Nov 2009 03:35:02 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:6762rafhubNanotechnology has the potential to completely change healthcare for the next generation. As a matter of fact, nanotechnology may be an ongoing revolution in health care. Defining Nanotechnology Nanotechnology refers to the a new area of science in which systems are designed and manufactured at the scale of the atom, or the nanometer scale. More sp...http://www.brighthub.com/health/technology/articles/14325.aspxMon, 09 Nov 2009 21:31:56 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:14325MandaSpringOutbreaks of the flu virus can happen at any time and usually have serious complications for small children, infants and the elderly. A new “flu chip” offers a global monitoring system to aid in preventative care. The Importance of Identifying Strains of the Flu The flu virus is an ugly thing. Flu epidemics and pandemics have caused the...http://www.brighthub.com/health/technology/articles/14318.aspxMon, 09 Nov 2009 21:09:05 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:14318MandaSpringA new RNA research study provides a huge breakthrough for future treatments when deadly diseases strike. Technology to Help Cure Diseases Modern technology is proving to be one of our best assets in preventing, treating and even curing diseases. The scientists at Wayne State are hard at work discovering new ways to apply technology to solving some ...http://www.brighthub.com/health/technology/articles/14225.aspxMon, 09 Nov 2009 20:50:20 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:14225DJHallA rather new therapy in the field of psychiatric medicine is TMS, which is experimental at this time, having been studied by scientists specializing in mood disorders since the mid 1990s to help understand the function of different parts of the brain. Standard Depression Treatment and the New TMS System Today, there are several kinds of treatment f...http://www.brighthub.com/health/technology/articles/14061.aspxMon, 09 Nov 2009 20:25:28 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:14061MandaSpringHealthMap is the next level of disease monitoring. Learn more about this new surveillance system that tracks disease outbreaks across the globe. Monitoring Disease Outbreaks Using technology to map outbreaks is a fine reality. There are now virtual maps that display diseases and outbreaks in regions around the world. This means safer travel , less ...