August 20, 2007 - Mediware Information Systems Inc. reported its MediREC automated medication reconciliation product for hospitals is exceeding expectations since its release in May.
The system enables healthcare facilities to document and reconcile medications taken by patients at home, prior to prescribing additional drug therapies within the hospital environment. The process is mandated by the Joint Commission, which oversees the accreditation of hospitals, to avert potential drug interactions and adverse drug events when patients are admitted.

August 21, 2007 - TeleTracking Technologies announced it will automate patient flow at New York City’s Montefiore Medical Center as part of an initiative to accommodate expected patient increases when several surrounding health facilities close.
The 1,122-bed health system will adopt a suite of TeleTracking solutions designed to manage existing bed capacity more efficiently and avert hospital overcrowding.

August 21, 2007 - Research conducted at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas and appearing in the August 21, 2007 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC) suggests that an increase of several inches to the waistline markedly increases the risk of unhealthy plaque build-up in the arteries of the heart and the rest of the body.

August 21, 2007 - Siemens Medical Solutions announced the release of a new version of syngo Colonography PEV (Polyp Enhanced Viewing), an automated second reader tool for the visualization of lesions in the colon.

August 21, 2007 - LCD specialist and display system integrator Apollo Display Technologies is offering a new range of kitted TFT LCD solutions that include Apollo LCDs and industrial single board computers (SBCs) from IBASE Technology USA, a specialist in board-level industrial embedded computing solutions.

August 21, 2007 - Varian Medical Systems has been selected to supply advanced radiotherapy equipment for the Dr. Bernard Verbeeten Institute (BVI), that will reportedly bring state-of-the-art radiotherapy treatments closer to hundreds of thousands of Dutch cancer patients.

Siemens Medical Solutions announced the release of a new version of syngo Colonography PEV (Polyp Enhanced Viewing), an automated second reader tool for the visualization of lesions in the colon.


According to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, visits to emergency departments (ED) have reached an all-time high, placing additional strain on the already overburdened healthcare infrastructure. If you’ve visited an ED recently or simply watched the evening news, you probably know this all too well. If not, here’s your wake-up call.

Champion Manufacturing offers its popular swing-way arms on a medical recliner designed specifically for patients weighing 300 to 500 pounds.
According to the manufacturer, the 86-Series recliner allows ease of patient access and transfer for a patient population that often has mobility challenges. The swing-away arm feature also offers staff the convenience of extraordinary access for treatment, cleaning and maintenance.

The Detecto 6550 folding, portable bariatric scale offers a wide range of versatility. It can be used with wheelchairs, straight-legged chairs or as a stand-on scale and its sloped ramps offer versatility by allowing loading from either side.
The 6550's vertical fold-up feature and heavy-duty wheels contribute to its ease of mobility and lack of needed storage space.

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