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Economy Forces Most Wired Hospitals To Look Closely At IT Spending
The economic crisis is forcing many hospitals to make tough decisions with scarce res, including delaying and scaling down information technology (IT) projects, according to a newly released survey of America"s "most wired" hospitals and health systems. While progress has been made and incentives to implement IT will be available through the recently passed stimulus legislation, many hospitals still have a long way to go.
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What Makes A Great Footballer?
While most fans are in awe of what their football heroes can do with a football, the of their remarkable skill remains strangely mysterious. Although being in excellent physical condition undoubtedly helps, few people actually believe that intense physical training alone can turn an average bloke into a Ronaldo. Now, scientists from the University of Queensland have decided to study what this "something else" might be. Dr. Robbie Wilson talked about the details of this study and the results that have been obtained so far in his talk at the Society of Experimental Biology Annual Meeting in Glasgow on Sunday 28th June 2009.
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New Healthcare Video Game Promotes Single-Payer Reforms
When American patients trust their health to a for-profit insurance company, they"re doing nothing less than gambling with their lives. Registered nurses from the National Nurses Organizing Committee and California Nurses Association today announce the launch of a new healthcare video game, based on this idea, called "You Bet Your Health." The game is part of a wide-ranging public education and political mobilization campaign for single-payer health reforms, which is the choice of nurses and doctors. The game can be viewed at http://www.YouBetYourHealth.com
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New Diabetes Device Waves Good-Bye To Paper Log Books

Roche Diagnostics announces launch of new Accu-Chek Smart Pix diabetes management system for consumers. Traditionally, Accu-Chek Smart Pix has been an information management tool used by healthcare specialists in clinics, but now people with diabetes can benefit from this advanced technology for home use. With this brand new device, manual log books become a thing of the past, and patients remain fully in control of their diabetes at all times. The Accu-Chek Smart Pix reads results from the blood glucose meter or insulin pump, then displays them in easy-to-understand charts on the computer[i]. For the 2.5 million people diagnosed with diabetes[ii], tight glucose management is still the best way to manage fluctuations in blood sugar levels which can lead to complications like blindness and amputation[iii]. The speed and simplicity with which Smart Pix works allows patients to create reports, easily spot out-of-range readings and track patterns they may not have otherwise spotted. This can lead to better management of their condition and ultimately more freedom in their lifestyle. The results can be shared with healthcare professionals to enhance patient care. "Empowering a person with diabetes to manage their condition closely can make a huge difference to that person"s life," commented Dr Iain Cranston, Clinical Director from Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth. "Smart Pix enables patients to take control at home, as they can track their blood sugar levels and spot any trends through easy-to-read colourful graphics, thus avoiding the use of paper records. The patient is then able to see how alterations to their diet or lifestyle affect their condition and reap the long-term benefits of those intelligent choices. As a healthcare professional, I warmly welcome this device which provides actionable information, making consultations with patients more effective." The Accu-Chek Smart Pix is available at ÷£14.99[iv] by calling the Accu-Chek Care Line on 0800 701 000 (UK) or 1 800 709 600 (Republic of Ireland). The technology behind Smart Pix is constantly developing and complimentary software updates are available to download. Accu-Chek Smart Pix is compatible with all Accu-Chek blood glucose meters, including the slick new Accu-Chek Aviva Nano[v]. Visit http://www.accu-chek.co.uk/smartpix for more information. References [i] Accu-Chek Smart Pix connects to the computer via the USB port and reads results from the blood glucose meter or insulin pump via infrared [ii] Diabetes UK - 2009 [iii] Diabetes Control and Complications Trial on Type 1 diabetes (New England Journal of Medicine, 329(14), September 30, 1993); Martin S, Schneider B, Heinemann L, Lodwig V, Kurth H-J, Kolb H, Scherbaum W A: Self-monitoring of blood glucose in Type 2 diabetes and long-term outcome: an epidemiological cohort study. Diabetologia (2006) 49: 271-278 [iv] Note: For a limited period only [v] Note: Accu-Chek Smart Pix is not compatible with the Accu-Chek Advantage blood glucose meter Roche


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