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Integrated approach to radiation therapy provides quality care for cancer patients
Results from a University of Pittsburgh study demonstrate that intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) can be uniformly delivered in a large health care system of academic and community cancer centers through a centralized planning and treatment process. view more (2006-11-08)
A molecular basis for selective therapeutic intervention in Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's disease, a complex neurological disorder, has as one of its hallmarks the presence of senile plaques in the brains of affected individuals. view more (2005-10-07)
File compression can expand mammography's power
When it comes to the information in a mammogram, Purdue scientists say less is more - and their findings could bring medical care to many far-flung communities. view more (2005-12-21)
In undersea habitat, aquanauts learn about teamwork and task performance for the moon and Mars
In isolated environments, astronauts, flight crews, offshore workers and military forces must maintain vigilance and work together to ensure a safe and successful mission. view more (2006-05-10)
£42M is made to measure
Lord Sainsbury announces new investment in measurement technology over three years Advances in measurement technology were today given a £42m boost by the Science Minister, Lord Sainsbury. 'Telemedicine' will allow doctors to make medical judgements based on a television image of a patient. Remote diagnosis via phone or internet link and... view more... (2001-05-01)
Telemedicine robots help improve health
University of Queensland telemedicine researchers are using a robot named Eliza to conquer the tyranny of distance and improve delivery of specialist medical care to the bush. view more (2006-10-12)
The Next Step in Health Care: Telemedicine
Imagine a scenario where doctors from different hospitals can collaborate on a surgery without having to actually be in the operating room. What if doctors in remote locations could receive immediate expert support from top specialists in hospitals around the world? view more (2008-11-13)
Telehealth for diabetes promotes aging at home, not in the hospital
A large study of ethnically and racially diverse individuals with diabetes has found that home telemonitoring of their health resulted in significantly fewer deaths than in a similar group that was not monitored. Diabetes is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. view more (2009-03-13)
Chronicle of Martian Expedition
A man is the most vulnerable chain in long-term space expedition. How numerous should a crew be? What are the principles of a crew selection? What should be made to protect people during a flight and on some other planet? Scientists from the Institute for Problems of Medicine and Biology are trying to answer these and many other questions. With... view more... (2001-04-20)
Integrated approach to IMRT provides quality care for head and neck cancer patients
Results from a University of Pittsburgh study demonstrate that intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) for head and neck cancer can be uniformly delivered in a large health care system of academic and community cancer centers through a centralized planning and treatment process. view more (2007-10-29)
Patients with Chronic Illness Benefit from Telehealth Intervention
Telehealth, using telecommunication technology to deliver health care, is increasingly being used to improve the delivery and availability of health care services to patients. view more (2008-05-08)
New Research Seeks to Enhance Quality and Security of Wireless Telemedicine
A team of researchers led by Fei Hu, assistant professor of computer engineering at Rochester Institute of Technology, is working to advance the integration of radio frequency identification technology, also known as RFID, into cardiac sensor networks, a new wireless technology for telemedicine delivery. view more (2007-09-18)
World Summit On The Information Society
Nearly 11 000 people, representing multilateral, international and national organisations, business and media from 176 countries met in Geneva last week at the World Summit on the Information Society to discuss how the information revolution can benefit the world community. In the 21st century a convergence of telecommunications, broadcasting,... view more... (2003-12-15)
Telemedicine: New research and technology
Among the potential stories at the Royal Society of Medicine's Telemed '02 (29-30 January): Telemedicine: why the UK delay? Mr Robert Harrison & colleagues, Royal Free, London- The implementation of telemedicine: problems for research strategies and methodologies Why do so few telemedicine projects the UK survive beyond their trial phase? Mr... view more... (2002-01-23)
Telemedicine Via Satellite - The Way Forward
ESA is one step nearer to establishing a Telemedicine via Satellite Programme thanks to a constructive meeting with telemedicine experts that took place at ESRIN early last week. Last Monday the European Space Research Institute (ESRIN) hosted a one-day Road Map Symposium to report on the work that had been done since the last meeting a year ago... view more... (2004-07-13)
Communicating your way to a healthy heart
When it comes to matters of the heart, many experts say that communication is the key to a healthy relationship. But a recent study out of Temple University's School of Medicine finds that communication is the key to a healthy heart, as well. view more (2008-03-31)
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Researchers in the UK have developed a novel electronic system that allows signals from medical monitoring equipment to be transmitted across the mobile phone network. The project, funded by the Swindon based Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, is an important advance in 'telemedicine', and could eventually enable doctors to... view more... (2001-10-11)
Telemedicine could eradicate many expensive ED visits
A community-wide study in upstate New York found that nearly 28 percent of all visits to the pediatric emergency department could have been replaced with a more cost-effective Internet doctor's "visit," or telemedicine, according to investigators from the University of Rochester Medical Center. view more (2008-05-06)
Golf, health and ESA
The Irish Open Golf Tournament, that took place in Cork last weekend, was the scene of some excellent golf, a welcome win for Colin Montgomerie and the first use of the Forward Emergency Control Vehicle (FECV) developed by ESA together with the Irish Southern Health Board. This strange-sounding piece of equipment, that integrates terrestrial and... view more... (2001-07-03)
Faster and better emergency response through satellite telecoms
When emergency teams are well informed and governments can coordinate their efforts, lives and property can be saved. view more (2007-05-10)
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