Technology and Communications - Page 1

Tuned in: tracking epilepsy with melody analysis 28 February, 2013 A new European project is turning brain pattern data into music to help spot the anomalies that could lead to an epileptic seizure. The project's researchers explain how they are tapping into...

Rise of the automated lab 11 November, 2012 Confronted with the growing expectations of both patients and physicians, and mounting budgetary concerns, microbiology labs face a dilemma. Nic Paton talks to Dr John Rossen, medical...

Confidence grows in telemedicine 10 November, 2012 The value of the global telehealth and telemedicine market is set to exceed $32.5 billion by 2018, driven by technological innovation, increased private and public sector investment, and...

Kinect evolved: stroke recovery with Microsoft's motion sensor 18 October, 2012 Could Microsoft's Kinect drive a revolution in home-based stroke recovery through the use of affordable motion tracking? Chris Lo speaks to researchers at Southampton University and Roke...

The tangled web: Münchausen by Internet and the threat to online health forums 20 September, 2012 Münchausen by Internet, which involves online posters who deceive health forums with fictitious stories of illness and bereavement, is an emerging phenomenon that sheds light on the spaces...

Mobile medicine: top remote healthcare innovations 20 February, 2012 Remote healthcare could be the key to cutting re-admissions and meeting the huge demands being placed on hospitals. Hospital Management lists some of the best ways to make quality medical...

Prefilled syringes: Getting to the point 16 December, 2011 The many benefits of prefilled syringes are fuelling one of the medical device industry's fastest-growing markets. Chris Lo rolls up his sleeves to explore the finely-honed science...

Top trends for healthcare to 2012 13 October, 2011 As medical technology advances faster than ever, 2012 promises to be a landmark year for patients and caregivers alike. Elly Earls investigates new legislation, issues of sustainability...

International Hospital Collaboration 10 June, 2011 Growing demand from emerging countries has set off increased international collaboration between hospitals. Elisabeth Fischer finds out about the benefits of successful hospital cooperation,...

Snapshot: Global Electronic Medical Records Market 05 May, 2011 The use of IT in the medical industry has become a critical component for extracting the best out of patient data. As innovation continues apace and the finer details of diseases and the...