Can Google Glass Become a Game Changer for Surgeons?
Google Glass, the wearable mobile technology from Google is creating an impact in healthcare space. The most recent development is that surgeons are experimenting with Glass to improve their efficiency. Can Google Glass become a game changer for surgeons? With a pair of eye glasses
Peanut Allergies on the Rise Among Children in the U.S.
A study conducted by a group of New York researchers found that 1.4% of children in the U.S. had peanut allergy in 2010, up from 0.4% in 1997. The study also showed that the percentage of children with allergies to peanuts or tree nuts increased
Doctors Finding EHR Changeover Laborious and Inefficient
The conversion of paper documents into Electronic Health Records (EHRs) or Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) picked up pace when the Affordable Care Act With EHR, wherever the patient goes, physicians can access the information they need to treat the patient. Though it is really helpful
Misuse of Sedatives Sending More Patients to Emergency Rooms, Reports SAMHSA
The non-medical use of prescription drugs, particularly opioids, sedatives, and stimulants, has assumed epidemic proportions in the United States, accounting for increasing numbers of emergency room visits and deaths from reactions and overdoses. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) recently reported
Study Shows that Information Technology Innovation will Create a Fall in Demand for Physicians by 4% to 9%
Clinical innovation, which is an essential element of health care reform, is expected to impact the demand for physicians in the upcoming years. One study pointed out that if health IT gets fully implemented in 30% of the physician offices, it could result in a
