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Siemens Healthcare to host first free Virtual Healthcare IT Conference on the use of EHR

On February 23, Siemens Healthcare kicks off its first in a series of free Virtual Healthcare IT Conferences. The conference, accessed at www.siemens.com/virtual-ARRA, will provide insights on achieving Meaningful Use of electronic health records, tied to the HITECH provision of President Barack Obama's American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA), and how health IT technology can help propel organizations to exceptional achievements in the delivery of healthcare services.

17 Feb 2010

Cincinnati-based Secure Content Technologies joins Palisade Systems' VIP Reseller Program

Palisade Systems, the leader In Data Loss Prevention solutions for the small- and medium-sized enterprise, today announces that Cincinnati-based Secure Content Technologies has joined its VIP Reseller Program. As a reseller, Secure Content Technologies will market Palisade Systems PacketSure solution to the small and medium enterprise market seeking a full data loss prevention solution for the various markets including the healthcare, educational and financial sectors.

17 Feb 2010

BayCare Health System opens all-digital, state-of-the-art facility in North Tampa

St. Joseph's Hospital-North, part of BayCare Health System, offers emergency care, surgical services, imaging and diagnostic facilities, intensive care and more in a peaceful, healing and family-centered environment. Located just north of Tampa in Lutz, the all-digital, state-of-the-art facility is specially designed to make patients and visitors as comfortable as possible during their hospital experience.

16 Feb 2010

LCA announces new internet link with renowned lung cancer research center in Zhuhai, China

Lung Cancer Alliance (LCA) announced today a new internet link with a renown lung cancer research center at the 5th Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, in Zhuhai, China.

15 Feb 2010

VIPPS accreditation program for Internet pharmacies

Rogue Internet drug outlets will soon find it more difficult to advertise to unsuspecting consumers, thanks to Google's decision to require VIPPS® (Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Sites(CM)) accreditation.

12 Feb 2010

Traditional Home Health and Hospice selects ExpressMD's Electronic House Call system for CHF program

ExpressMD™ Solutions, a provider of remote patient monitoring systems and services for patients with chronic illnesses, announced today that Traditional Home Health and Hospice in Dunmore, PA selected ExpressMD's Electronic House Call™ system for use in their Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) patient management program.

12 Feb 2010

Medicaid and other state programs face questions about fraud, other difficulties

The state's Medicaid Fraud Division said two state agencies, the Health Department and Human Services Department that administer the Medicaid program, "'filtered' and 'sanitized' information and documents requested by investigators, hindering numerous investigations." The federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services wil investigate the allegations (Furlow, 2/10).

12 Feb 2010

Texas RHIO empowers with Prognosis Health Information Systems' web-based EMR

Four community hospitals in Texas have taken the bull by the horns to form a regional health information organization (RHIO) that will enable them to experience the clinical and financial benefits commonly associated with electronic medical records (EMRs).

11 Feb 2010

Online fundraising now possible with new iphone application

The newest fundraising tool for participants in the 2010 Hill Country Ride for AIDS comes by way of the mobile device. The Central Texas nonprofit today launched its new iPhone® application, further equipping event participants with the technology solutions they need to reach more donors and be more successful in their peer-to-peer fundraising efforts.

11 Feb 2010

Merge Healthcare announces fourth quarter and full year 2009 results

Merge Healthcare Incorporated, a health IT solutions provider, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2009.

11 Feb 2010

10th Annual Spring Meeting of ESC on Cardiovascular Nursing and Allied Professionals

Geneva, situated at the heart of Europe, provides a fitting setting for the 10th Annual Spring Meeting of the European Society of Cardiology Council (ESC) on Cardiovascular Nursing and Allied Professionals (CCNAP), 12 - 13 March 2010, with its special theme: "Uniting to Improve Cardiovascular Practice".

11 Feb 2010

Mental health 'bible' starts revamp with new terminology, diagnoses

The Wall Street Journal: "Mental-health experts wrestling with how to fit temper tantrums, hoarding and even Internet addiction into the current understanding of mental illness are proposing changes to the field's primary reference for diagnoses for the first time in 16 years. The draft revisions of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders—the bible for mental health clinicians and researchers—unveiled Wednesday could have effects that ripple through mental health care."

11 Feb 2010

Model Metrics launches Pharma2GO sales force automation solution for pharma and life science industries

Model Metrics has launched Pharma2GO Spring '10, a comprehensive sales force automation solution specifically designed for the pharmaceutical and life science industries that extends the power of Salesforce CRM to mobile devices.

10 Feb 2010

STDUniversity.org launches interactive, personalized STD test recommendation

STDUniversity.org is the first website to provide an interactive, personalized STD test recommendation developed by academic and medical experts. This expert-based tool incorporates screening guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), and the U.S. Preventive Service Task Force (USPSTF).

10 Feb 2010

An inspirational story from stroke survivor

A new Jeff Kagan Report & Comment discusses Life After Stroke. Jeff Kagan has been one of the most well-known voices in the wireless and telecom industry for the past 25 years. Five years ago he had a stroke that changed his life and took him out of the game for a while.

10 Feb 2010

St. Jude Medical's USB cellular adaptor receives European CE Mark approval for Merlin@home transmitter

St. Jude Medical, Inc. today announced European CE Mark approval of its USB cellular adaptor for the Merlin@home™ transmitter, a system that allows important patient data from an implantable cardiac device to be wirelessly downloaded and securely transmitted via telephone for review by a physician.

10 Feb 2010

APA releases proposed draft diagnostic criteria for DSM-5

The American Psychiatric Association today released the proposed draft diagnostic criteria for the fifth edition of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). The draft criteria represent content changes under consideration for DSM, which is the standard classification of mental disorders used by mental health and other health professionals, and is used for diagnostic and research purposes.

10 Feb 2010

Biogen Idec reports 2009 fourth quarter and full year earnings

Biogen Idec Inc., a global biotechnology leader in the discovery, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of innovative therapies, today announced its full year and fourth quarter 2009 results.

9 Feb 2010

Physical Activity Innovations named ‘Bluetooth Innovator of the Year’ for 2009

The Bluetooth SIG has awarded Edward Sazonov, Physical Activity Innovations LLC, the title of Bluetooth Innovator of the Year for 2009. Sazonov received this recognition at the official award ceremony held in-line with the Wearable Technologies Show at ispo 2010, the world’s largest trade show for sporting goods.

9 Feb 2010

Combination of Motrin and Robitussin drugs is safe for adults and children

A viral e-mail currently making the rounds between private accounts and public message boards warning of a danger posed by mixing over-the-counter medications Motrin and Robitussin is unfounded.

6 Feb 2010

Internet News and Research

Siemens Healthcare to host first free Virtual Healthcare IT Conference on the use of EHR

Cincinnati-based Secure Content Technologies joins Palisade Systems' VIP Reseller Program

BayCare Health System opens all-digital, state-of-the-art facility in North Tampa

LCA announces new internet link with renowned lung cancer research center in Zhuhai, China

VIPPS accreditation program for Internet pharmacies

Traditional Home Health and Hospice selects ExpressMD's Electronic House Call system for CHF program

Medicaid and other state programs face questions about fraud, other difficulties

Texas RHIO empowers with Prognosis Health Information Systems' web-based EMR

Online fundraising now possible with new iphone application

Merge Healthcare announces fourth quarter and full year 2009 results

10th Annual Spring Meeting of ESC on Cardiovascular Nursing and Allied Professionals

Mental health 'bible' starts revamp with new terminology, diagnoses

Model Metrics launches Pharma2GO sales force automation solution for pharma and life science industries

STDUniversity.org launches interactive, personalized STD test recommendation

An inspirational story from stroke survivor

St. Jude Medical's USB cellular adaptor receives European CE Mark approval for Merlin@home transmitter

APA releases proposed draft diagnostic criteria for DSM-5

Biogen Idec reports 2009 fourth quarter and full year earnings

Physical Activity Innovations named ‘Bluetooth Innovator of the Year’ for 2009

Combination of Motrin and Robitussin drugs is safe for adults and children

Industry Focus eBook - Forensics & toxicology (2nd edition) eBook

Advancing Neuroscience Research Through Collaboration and Patient-Centered Innovation

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How Omics Technologies Are Transforming Biological Research and Drug Discovery

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