ICW provides mobile tracking in emergency care
German technology firm ICW’s LifeSensor emergency record has joined forces with the Bj
Sweden chooses InterSystems for sharing patient records
The Swedish National Patient Overview (NPO) has chosen to use InterSystems HealthShare software, in a five year contract worth SEK 115m (
Siemens unveil new radiology solutions
Siemens Healthcare unveiled a new portal of IT software for radiologists and other hospital personnel who work with imaging staff, known as the syngo Portal.
UNM Health Sciences plans $15.5 million telehealth grid
The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center’s Center for Telehealth and Cybermedicine Research has been awarded US$ 15.5 million from the Federal Communications Commission for the design, construction, operation and uation of a Southwest Telehealth Access Grid.
Handwriting recognition integrated with smartpen
Vision Objects has integrated its MyScript handwriting recognition into Livescribe’s Pulse smartpen and desktop application.
Medical groups launch e-prescribing web site
GetRxConnected.com aims to persuade physicians to switch from paper-based medical prescriptions to e-prescribing, claiming it can reduce errors and save lives.
Quest Diagnostics, Google bring lab results to patients electronically
A partnership between Google and Quest Diagnostics Inc., will allow patients to view their diagnostic laboratory testing information electronically.
Google unveils personal medical record service
Google Inc has unveiled a plan to help U.S. patients gain control of their medical records and is working with doctors’ groups, pharmacies and labs to help them securely share sensitive health data.
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[This article was published in the March 2008 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]
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HEALTH BABY
[This article was published in the March 2008 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]
Leadtek has designed a complete home health care product in its new portable electrocardiogram � �Health Baby�, which can be used anywhere, anytime, in all kinds of environment � be it home, work, while travelling or sporting.
Dr. Lal Path Labs
[This article was published in the March 2008 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]
Dr. Lal Path Labs was established in 1949 by Major S.K. Lal. One of India�s largest medical diagnostics company, it is primarily Delhi-based, though it has a pan-India presence.
NHS Direct text message details of local health services
NHS Direct has launched a service that allows users to obtain details of local health services by text messages.
Nortel, Polycom offer new telemedicine solutions
Nortel and Polycom jointly demonstrated their end-to-end solutions for healthcare needs as well as telemedicine recently.
