Lensless mobilephone microscope receives 3 major awards
Mobile phones are accumulating a Swiss Army Knife-esqe assortment of capabilities; substituting as cameras, providing internet access, and soon operating as medical labs if Aydogan Ozcan’s plans come to fruition. This month’s cover article of the journal Lab on a Chip features the latest creation by the Ozcan group, a functioning prototype of a mobile phone microscope. The lensless imaging platform behind the mobile phone microscope is nearing readiness for real world trials, after receiving prestigious awards in the past month from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, National Geographic, and the National Science Foundation (NSF).
Read more on Mobile phone microscope poised to begin trials in Africa…
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Agency claims area is well placed to lead in delivering healthcare from a distance
HIE forum aims to put north at tele-healthcare forefront
By Iain Ramage
Published: 12/04/2010
Development agency Highlands and Islands Enterprise is to host a summit on the future of “telehealthcare” in a bid to put the region at the forefront of the potentially lucrative emerging sector.
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mHealth = mobile Health = mobile healthcare
A slide set by Jay Bernhardt – Director, National Center for Health Marketing at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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22nd and 23rd September 2010
Glasgow Science Centre www.glasgowsciencecentre.org
Giving you advance notice that our conference this year will be the biggest and brightest yet! We are staging this event at the prestigious Glasgow Science Centre where you not only have great views over the Clyde and City but complementary entrance to the fun science exhibits. The futuristic building mirrors BCS Health Scotland’s innovative and forward looking approach..
Vscan handheld ultrasound scanner launched
Medical correspondent, BBC News
An ultrasound scanner the size of a large mobile phone has been launched in Europe and North America.
The Vscan can be used to image the heart and other organs.
Read more on London hospital tests handheld ultrasound scanner…
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Mobile and Fixed Computer Use by Doctors and Nurses on Hospital Wards: Multi-method Study on the Relationships Between Clinician Role, Clinical Task, and Device Choice
Pia Andersen1, BSc; Anne-Mette Lindgaard1, BSc; Mirela Prgomet2, BAppSc(HIM); Nerida Creswick2, PhD; Johanna I Westbrook2, PhD
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Intel Healthcare recently ran a webinar on the 20th of August about mobile point of care technology.
Mobile point of care technology is key to improving both workflow and patient outcomes. If your organisation is identifying critical components and determining plans find out fromthree industry thought leaders on how other hospitals and healthcare organisations are approaching this task.
Read more on MPOC: Best Practices for Clinical Mobility Deployment…
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New Technology from Cisco & Intel allows for greater possibilities in rural areas.
Mobile World Congress 2009: 4G Possibilities to Life
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Here is a letter from Dr Charles Swainson in the Evening News.
Centralised records improve healthcare
I was dismayed to read Dr John Welford’s letter, “System to blame for record losses, not medical staff” (News, 31 July).
Read more on NHS Lothian Medical Director supports electronic medical records…
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