Lack of Sleep Increases Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Poor health outcomes – namely higher blood pressure and being overweight – have traditionally been linked to lack of adequate sleep. However, a new study out of Brigham and Women’s…
Meaningful Use and Mobile Apps
Several sources are discussing the possibilities that EMRs will eventually require a mobile app interface and smart applications for phones and tablet PCs. to qualify as an approved EMR.…
Ruminations on Walking
Who is taking whom for a walk? Who is taking whom for a walk?My dog Sherman took me out for a walk today. Not a very demanding task, intellectually speaking, but a…
Trusted Source: Certified Medical Apps and Products
Not long ago I referenced Continua in an interview about securing and optimizing iPads and don't believe I've included them in a blog post. So, it is probably a good…
Employee Devices + Mobile Healthcare Information = a Quiet, Perfect Storm
As the founder of the 10,000+-member Digital Health group on LinkedIn, I can’t help but see that there’s a perfect storm brewing in healthcare, and it’s one with surprisingly little…
Online Classes Lead to On Camera Promo at Levindale
It was lights, camera, action at Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital recently. Lori Jones, R.N., a case manager at our facility, was chosen by Drexel University Online to represent…
Medical Tourism Thrives
Traveling to countries throughout the Far East and Latin America, first world patients are able to receive comparable treatments at a fraction of the cost, even after travel expenses are…
Scientists in Japan Use Stem Cells to Grow Hair on Bald Mouse
If you read the entire article here the scientists were able to play around too with the density and color of the hair grown. They also used human cells and…
Are Hospitals Prepared for the HCAHPS?
By Scott WetzelHow many of you have bought a car, ate at a new restaurant, or invited a cleaning service into your house without first researching its cost and quality?…
Walking at Work Does a Body More Than Good
Sneakers and business attire don’t exactly go together like peanut butter and jelly; they’re a far healthier combination. Many Sinai Hospital staffers kicked off their heels and laced up their…
