Hospitals
10/22/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Hospital employs “big brother” technology in the name of efficiency; patients find lack of human interaction unsettling
It looks like a hospital in the U.K. is taking a page out of “Big Brother’s” book. The Countess of Chester Hospital in Cheshire is the first hospital to issue all staff and patients with electronic “wristbands” which are used to keep track of their movements. For a National Health Service (NHS) trial, over 4,000 infrared sensors were […]
03/29/2018
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By David Williams
HP launches new line of germicide-resistant computers meant for use in hospitals
The hospital environment is drastically different from the typical school or office setting, partly because of the sheer number of people that go through and interact in it each day. But the bigger reason is that there are many different sources of bacteria and viruses present inside hospitals, and germicide use is standard practice. As […]
03/05/2018
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By David Williams
YIKES! Scientists develop tiny probe that can be inserted into a patient’s lungs for quick diagnosis
Treating lung infections usually requires the use of antibiotics on top of other medications, as doctors make sure to cover all bases and prevent further complications from happening in patients. Now a team of scientists has figured out a way to greatly improve current treatment methods with the use of a simple probe that can […]
02/28/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Innovative new antimicrobial adhesive uses essential oils to reduce bacterial infection risk in Europe’s hospitals
A group of European researchers will be harnessing the natural antibacterial properties of essential oils. Their goal is to create an adhesive antimicrobial film that could prevent deadly infections in hospitals, reported an Alpha Galileo article. Their efforts are part of the “Antimicrobial FLEXibal POLymers for its use in hospital environments” (FLEXPOL project), which is funded by the European Commission and […]
01/29/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
Technology removes one more degree of humanity from hospitals: New AI can accurately predict when patients will DIE
When will you die? It’s a morbid question that no one is able to answer with certainty; but a new artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm can. Developed by researchers from Stanford University, the AI is said to be capable of predicting the time of a patient’s death with terrifying accuracy. Tests have shown it to be […]
01/11/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
Robotic duck coming to children’s hospitals: The goal is social companionship and emotional health … and marketing
Hospital stays and medical treatments can terrify any child, more so those battling life-threatening diseases such as cancer. Luckily, a new tool has been developed to provide these children with comfort and company. The My Special Aflac Duck is the brainchild of toy manufacturer Sproutel and insurance company Aflac, and it’s exactly what it sounds […]
12/26/2017
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By Ralph Flores
Revolutionary technology can diagnose heart and lung disease from a patient’s breath
Looking for signs of heart and lung disease in the future could just be as easy as checking your breath, according to experts who participated in the first East Midlands Breathomics Pathology Node (EMBER) Industry Symposium. The EMBER symposium, held at the University of Leicester, examined the most recent advancements in technology could be used […]
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