The Foundation for NIH (FNIH) Biomarkers Consortium has just launched a three year study called the “FNIH Biomarkers Consortium Bone Quality Project” to track the progression of osteoporosis more precisely and pave the way for more effective treatments. The study which uses data from existing academic and clinical trials will be able to establish specific imaging and biochemical markers for bone health. (more…)
Clinical Trial Studying AF
A clinical trial evaluating a cardiac plug to help prevent strokes in patients with Atrial Fibrillation (AF) was launched by cardiology researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) Medical School. (more…)
State’s Draft Innovation Plan
In December 2013, the State released the draft “Washington State Health Care Innovation Plan” for public comment. According to the draft plan, the State has made progress over the last several years to build up their health IT and health information exchange. (more…)
Lifesaving Healthcare in Rural Ghana
Doctors at hospitals in rural Ghana are delivering new levels of lifesaving healthcare to remote areas of the country without traveling to see patients in person. Mahiri Mobile Services of Accra has outfitted nurses in rural villages with wireless tablets that receive high quality and live medical-grade videos from telmedx located in San Diego back to doctors in Tamale and Nsawarm in Ghana with medical advice. (more…)
DARPA Pioneering Mobile Devices
For the first time, U.S soldiers on foot patrol across Afghanistan can use secure mobile handheld devices and infantry tailored apps to access digital maps, set up and share routes, able to execute sudden mission changes, and store critical information. (more…)
NIH Funding Brain Studies
NIH is building a new arsenal of tools and technologies to unlock the mysteries of the brain. The NIH funding action supports the “Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies” (BRAIN) initiative. (more…)
SHC Recognized for Telemedicine
The Sidney Health Center (SHC) at www.sidneyhealth.org is the largest employer in North and South Dakota and has been recognized for 20 years of excellence as a member of the Eastern Montana Telemedicine Network. The Network is a mature telemedicine delivery system providing medical care services in 29 rural and frontier Montana communities. (more…)