First-Ever Look Inside a Concussed Brain Reveals Porous Barriers
Although concussions are common, the full effects of this more mild type of traumatic brain injury have been somewhat shrouded in mystery. Although concussions are common, the full effects of…
Healthcare Companies Tap Big Data for Clinical Trials
First published on MedCityNews.com. When Orexigen Therapeutics needed to recruit some 9,000 patients for a clinical trial examining the cardiovascular effects of its weight loss drug candidate, big data came to…
2014: A Year of More Answers to Your Questions About Cancer
So often articles, programs and classes about serious illnesses talk AT you. It’s one-way communication. In 2014, we at Patient Power are going to ensure that’s not our approach. So…
Why You Should Embrace Electronic Medical Records
It's a fast-paced world and the need for efficiency in all areas definitely extends to the office; the daily grind will grind you under its heel if you can't keep…
RSNA 2013: The Benefits of Upgrading to DR Technology
Radiology and technology go hand in hand. Each year the advances we see at RSNA confirm that innovations are what keep radiology as a premier medical specialty. Regularly upgrading these…
Oh No! The Republicans Are Going to Tax Your Health Benefits!
If even The Wall Street Journal covers reforming the tax code to allow individuals to own their own health insurance in “Republicans Shy Away From Their Own Health Plan” (and…
3D Printing Revolutionizes Healthcare
Add 3D printing to the list of new technologies making a big difference in improving healthcare. Today, according to Forbes, 95 percent of all hearing aids are 3D printed.…
Patient Portals Enable Immediate, Secure Access to Medical Images
Cobalt Imaging Center is a medical charity that provides state of the art imaging for a large population in Southwest England. The facility recently adopted Carestream’s MyVue patient portal to…
Heart and Vascular Services Top Hospital Marketing Priorities for 2014
It was nearly unanimous.Hospital marketing executives and administrators ranked marketing for various service lines as “extremely important” (65.5%) or “very important (24.1%), among respondents to the recent Healthcare Success Strategies…
Top 5 Most Expensive Conditions Treated in US Hospitals
According to AHRQ, the 39 million inpatient hospital stays in 2011 cost an aggregate $387 billion. According to AHRQ, the 39 million inpatient hospital stays in 2011 cost an aggregate…
