Researchers tackle electronic health record technology to improve long-term care coordination, patient...
Jul 09, 2010
A team of researchers at the University of Missouri is working to refine electronic health record (EHR) technology. The goal is to increase its efficiency and cost-saving benefits for long-term care.
End-of-life care communication, patient assessments need improvement, researchers say
Jul 02, 2010
Between 10% and 12% of the entire U.S. healthcare budget is spent treating patients during their last year of life. Despite the amount, a number of improvements could be made to end-of-life care, according...
Is mechanical seal a companion or a compromise?
Jun 22, 2010
A robotic baby seal designed to make seniors feel better is fueling an ethical debate. At issue is the appropriate role of such “medical devices.” Advocates believe that the device, which serves...
Mechanical seal sparks debate over robots’ role in eldercare
Jun 22, 2010
Paro, the robotic baby seal designed to reduce stress and lift the spirits of elderly individuals, has sparked an ethical debate over the role these types of “medical devices” should play in...
Directors re-elected at Omnicare
Jun 01, 2010
Omnicare shareholders recently approved a slate of seven directors up for re-election to the company’s board. All seven will serve until the company’s next annual meeting in 2011. They include:...
Panasonic upgrades Toughbook for healthcare
Jun 01, 2010
Panasonic recently announced an upgrade to its Toughbook 52 computer. The Toughbook 52 now runs on the Intel Core i5 (up to 2.53GHz) processor and includes 2GB RAM (expandable up to 8GB) and up to a 250GB...
Medline app extends reach of its online clinical education resource
May 18, 2010
Medline Industries announced the release of an education-related application that can be used with iPhone and iPod touch devices. The app will give caregivers access to free clinical educational resources...
Mounting system aids communication
May 04, 2010
The ConnectIT Mounting System from DynaVox Mayer-Johnson, connects users with all of the features of their DynaVox communication device. The product provides an unmatched combination of strength, positioning...
HHS releases stimulus funds to help seniors fight chronic conditions
Apr 01, 2010
The Department of Health and Human Services this week released $27 million in stimulus package grants for state programs to help seniors manage chronic conditions.
Australian nursing homes unveil electronic underpants
Mar 29, 2010
Nursing homes in New South Wales, Australia, soon will have a new caregiving tool at their disposal for resident incontinence: electronic underpants.