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Students practice stethoscope skills Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 6:42AMThe Undergraduate Nursing Diversity Association hosted a stethoscope skills day, in which there were samplings of more than 30 different heart and lung sounds to help students learn heart and lung sound identification, Jan. 15. Drexel graduate Jody Brelsford '72, who works as a representative for 3M Littmann, led the presentation about new technologies for stethoscopes.
Stethoscope App gives iPhone New Clinical Skills Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 10:03AMThinklabs' Stethoscope App for iPhone revolutionizes the stethoscope with display, recording and email of heart and lung sounds right at the bedside, in the physician office or remote care environment. (PRWeb Feb 16, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/02/prweb3609414.htm
Stethoscope App gives iPhone New Clinical Skills Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 7:00AMThinklabs' Stethoscope App for iPhone revolutionizes the stethoscope with display, recording and email of heart and lung sounds right at the bedside, in the physician office or remote care environment.
Superbowl Heartbeat from Thinklabs Electronic Stethoscope Sunday, February 7, 2010 @ 6:45PMThinklabs Digital Stethoscope was used to capture the authentic heartbeat of NY Jets Quarterback Mark Sanchez for a CBS Cares public service announcement on heart disease in women, broadcast on Superbowl XLIV. The Thinklabs electronic stethoscope is a favorite in broadcasting - this may be the biggest audience to hear the real heartbeat of a performance athlete. (PRWeb Feb 7, 2010) Read the full ...
Superbowl Heartbeat from Thinklabs Electronic Stethoscope Sunday, February 7, 2010 @ 5:28PMThinklabs Digital Stethoscope was used to capture the authentic heartbeat of NY Jets Quarterback Mark Sanchez for a CBS Cares public service announcement on heart disease in women, broadcast on Superbowl XLIV. The Thinklabs electronic stethoscope is a favorite in broadcasting - this may be the biggest audience to hear the real heartbeat of a performance athlete.
Mom, daughter charged with stealing from senior citizens Friday, January 22, 2010 @ 3:21PMA mother and daughter were charged today for allegedly posing as health care or aid workers to gain access to senior citizen's homes and robbing them.
The surprising reason why being overweight isn't healthy Thursday, January 21, 2010 @ 2:42PMIt's shocking, but it's true: Being a woman who's more than 20 pounds overweight may actually hike your risk of getting poor medical treatment. In fact, weighing too much can have surprising -- and devastating -- health repercussions beyond the usual diabetes and heart-health concerns you've heard about for years.
ST taps Omron sensor tech for MEMS mic Sunday, November 29, 2009 @ 1:41PMSTMicroelectronics has expanded its portfolio with MEMS microphones that use sensor technology from Omron Corp. The new line is expected to significantly raise the bar in sound quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness for existing and emerging audio applications like cellphones, wireless devices and games that respond to voice inputs, across a range of market segments.
S.J. grad helps develop popular app for iPhone Tuesday, October 27, 2009 @ 2:17AMWhen Linden's Michael "Fuj" Fujinaka entered medical school two years ago, he was presented with the traditional white coat and stethoscope. The white coat, he knew what to do with. The stethoscope was a different story.
High school students learn ins and outs of a hospital Wednesday, October 21, 2009 @ 12:00AMThey pressed their stethoscopes onto an electronic mannequin simulating cardiac arrest. They watched the replay of a life-saving angioplasty procedure. And they froze as an empty morgue drawer slid open.
Plain focus Saturday, October 17, 2009 @ 11:34PMDanger was brewing in the cozy Mennonite house north of Ephrata.A baby lolled unsupervised in a bathtub.Another child lay on a bed with no side rails.The toilet seat was up. Bottles of perfume and Chlorox sat within easy reach of curious young hands.Fortunately, though, these sinister scenes posed n...
$451,000 = outrage Thursday, October 1, 2009 @ 3:27AMUnions representing thousands of local health-care workers, ordinary Londoners and Ontario's opposition leaders all expressed outrage yesterday over a $451,000 package for a departing hospital executive who broke the rules.
3M Brings Stethoscope with Bluetooth Thursday, August 20, 2009 @ 9:25AM3M's new electronic stethoscope will enhance medical diagnosis and make it a handy tool for physicians.
3M introduces Littmann electronic stethoscope with Bluetooth Wednesday, August 19, 2009 @ 8:31PMTaking the stethoscope into the 21st century, 3M today announced the introduction of the 3M™ Littmann® Electronic Stethoscope Model 3200, a next-generation auscultation device featuring Bluetooth technology that wirelessly transfers heart, lung and other body sounds to software for further analysis.
Is the nation's health network healthy? Friday, August 7, 2009 @ 3:53PMAlthough Congress is pumping billions of dollars into development of health IT, the nation's health information-sharing infrastructure is not yet ready for prime time. Some say it needs a total overhaul, while others argue for pressing on.
Tanzania teachers gather ideas to take home Friday, August 7, 2009 @ 4:53AMThree African teachers have come to Erie to learn about the American educational system so they can take those lessons back home.
Are the stars aligning for telemedicine's succcess? Monday, July 20, 2009 @ 6:13AMThe U.S. healthcare system is in so much trouble, that the economics may finally be compelling enough to make telemedicine a reality in this country.
Cisco, UnitedHealth Team Up to Build a National Network for Virtual Doctor Visits Wednesday, July 15, 2009 @ 6:45AMCisco and health insurer UnitedHealth Group are piloting a network that connects patients and health care providers through videoconferencing technology, which would allow patients to be diagnosed through the use of biomedical imaging technology from remote locations.
Cisco, UnitedHealth team up to build a national network for virtual doctor visits Tuesday, July 14, 2009 @ 11:18PMComputerworld - Cisco Systems Inc. announced a joint effort with health insurer UnitedHealth Group Inc. today, aiming to create a nationwide network to enable video medical imaging, audio communication and health record information to be exchanged between health care providers and patients from remote locations such as retail stores and office settings.
9 Soundware Releases Heartbeat EXS24 Instrument Friday, May 22, 2009 @ 10:18AMHeartbeat by 9 Soundware is an instrument in EXS24 format. The sound set was constructed from samples of human heartbeat recordings, which were enhanced for drum-like punch. The percussive instrument features sounds of pulses resembling kick drums, as well as other internal organ activity.
Why Are Doctors Such Luddites? Wednesday, May 20, 2009 @ 2:00PMDoctors who grew up in an earlier era are likely to cling to their notepads and pens until the day they retire their stethoscopes. For their younger colleagues, by contrast, consumer technology is just another way to connect with patients.
Why are doctors such Luddites? Wednesday, May 20, 2009 @ 6:13AMThey're quick to embrace new medical technology, but don't ask them to use a computer. CBSNews.com's Charles Cooper explores a generation gap.