Articles tagged with Information Technology
A new primary care model called the patient-centered medical home has the potential to reduce diagnostic errors by focusing on teamwork, communication, and patient empowerment. The model emphasizes comprehensive and coordinated care, facilitated by partnerships between patients, their physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
Researchers are developing an EHR system to improve nursing care coordination and advance technology use in long-term care. The goal is to integrate clinical information systems with passive monitoring data to enhance clinical decision-making and patient outcomes.
Scientists are developing a database of human emotion and behavior by collecting digital representations from actors. The USC CreativeIT Database will help predict patterns in human behavior, leading to potential applications in addiction treatment, customer care, and global security.
Indiana University School of Medicine and Regenstrief Institute collaborate to develop specialized graduate programs in health IT. The programs will provide training, distance learning opportunities, and on-the-job experience for healthcare professionals.
The study introduces Dynamic Memory Paravirtualization (DMP), which dynamically patches binary code in the guest operating system for better performance. DMP reduces virtualization overhead by replacing hot instructions, making it a significant contribution to system virtualization technology.
The Georgia Institute of Technology releases Kamra, the first mobile open standards browser for augmented reality (AR), allowing users to overlay information from multiple website channels onto their phone. Future updates will support marker tracking, HTML5 video, and 3-D content.
The center aims to address security and privacy concerns in the US healthcare community, which is shifting from paper to digital medical records. Researchers from Vanderbilt University will focus on developing solutions for meaningful use of health IT and addressing barriers to adoption.
The University of Missouri has received a $6.8 million cooperative agreement to help primary care providers select and use electronic health records. This will improve quality, safety, and efficiency in patient care for thousands of patients statewide.
A new database will gather information on technologies to assess and repair the condition of buried pipes, helping utility managers make informed decisions. The database aims to provide a single point of information for utilities to select effective and cost-effective rehabilitation technologies.
A new study from the Regenstrief Institute provides a framework for evaluating the costs, effort, and value of health information exchange services. The framework will help track the development and utilization of these services, crucial for understanding their impact on quality of care and patient safety.
Researchers at NASA and Purdue University have identified molecular-level features that make fluorinated compounds more efficient at trapping radiation in the atmospheric window. By spreading fluorine atoms out in a molecule's structure, these compounds can persist longer in the atmosphere, contributing to global warming.
Researchers have created a brain-like 'evolutionary circuit' in an organic molecular layer that can solve complex problems, mimicking natural phenomena like heat diffusion and cancer cell evolution. The processor also exhibits self-healing properties, unlike existing man-made computers.
A new technology developed at the University of Toronto enables ads to be resized automatically to conform to any web space, maximizing usable website spaces. This innovation could significantly increase revenues for publishers and create new opportunities for advertisers, given the online advertising market's billions-of-dollars worth.
Researchers studied how older adults (64-80 years) interact with email systems, finding they primarily use it for communication within a restricted social circle. The study identified key factors influencing email design, including user independence and simplified interfaces, to improve accessibility for this demographic.
The University of South Florida will train 100 e-ambassadors to help doctors use and adopt electronic health records, improving patient safety and convenience. The initiative aims to bridge the gap in adopting new systems and make EMRs more responsive to physicians.
Anupam Datta leads Carnegie Mellon's contribution to SHARPS, a collaborative project tackling EHR and HIE security concerns. The team aims to develop policies and technologies for secure healthcare systems, leveraging expertise in information security and privacy.
The university will provide administration and management support to contractors, helping primary care providers select products and use technology to improve patient care. The funding builds on a recent Center of Excellence designation for translating technology and research into better health.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) has been awarded $15.3 million to establish a Health Information Technology Regional Extension Center (REC). RECs will provide technical assistance and guidance to healthcare providers on implementing electronic health records, helping them become meaningful users of e...
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston will conduct breakthrough research to advance the adoption and meaningful use of health information technology. The NCCD will focus on patient-centered cognitive support to optimize patient outcomes.
Group Health's patient-centered IT approach results in high patient satisfaction and efficient communication with providers. Evaluations show patients value secure e-mail, phone, and online services for better care.
The US Department of Health and Human Services has awarded $15 million to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's Information Trust Institute to improve patient outcomes while limiting access to electronic health records, health information exchange, and telemedicine. The project aims to address security and privacy barriers i...
The Regenstrief Institute is leveraging its Indiana Network for Patient Care to automate the disability case determinations process, reducing time and increasing completeness of medical data. This will facilitate faster decision-making and decrease the burden on healthcare providers.
A study by the US Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service found that the air in broiler house attics can be as much as 20 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than outside, reducing the need for heating fuel. This technology uses ceiling inlets to circulate solar-heated attic air within the chicken houses.
The WPI Center for Wireless Information Network Studies is conducting a groundbreaking study to develop standards for body area networks, which support various medical applications and can be used in health care, athletics, and other fields. The research aims to spur the growth of this technology and improve healthcare.
A Tunisian researcher's study finds that Internet-based capabilities combine with other complementary organizational capabilities to lead to competitive advantage. Firms can create resource complementarities through capitalizing on online capability and technological opportunism, leading to improved performance and bottom line growth.
Researchers at UC Irvine and CDU aim to improve clinical care for low-weight babies by monitoring their day-to-day health and that of their parents. The project uses mobile technology to collect and report recorded observations, enabling changes in clinical practices and alerting healthcare providers to potential problems.
Researchers are developing a standard policy language to achieve flexible and dynamic Web security when sharing information with different agencies, countries, and organizations. This technology aims to facilitate the exchange of information between entities using different languages to express their security constraints.
The Appalachian Information Technology Extension Service (AITES) has impacted 365 people, including young girls, by encouraging community involvement and job opportunities. The project aims to increase economic development and workforce diversity in the Appalachian region.
A Queensland University of Technology researcher has discovered an old authentication system that can provide a secure way to sign in only once per internet session. The system, known as the anonymous credential system, works by revealing minimal information about the user, ensuring privacy and security.
Lorrie Cranor, a Carnegie Mellon professor, will address concerns about the invasive nature of location-sharing technologies and lack of accessibility to privacy controls. Her team's study found that many location-based services have no privacy policies posted on their websites.
The Rockefeller Foundation has awarded a grant to support the initial implementation of a global e-Health training program in sub-Saharan Africa, designed for primary care providers and health policy-makers. The program aims to provide low- or no-cost training to community health workers in developing countries.
Researchers at Georgia Tech are testing a mobile phone system called EatWell to encourage healthy eating habits. The system uses audio stories to connect community members and promote peer support, with surprising results showing that participants felt a sense of community despite limited interaction.
A special issue of Health Affairs features articles by AMIA members on e-health in developing countries, focusing on mobile health, global partnerships, and local solutions. The articles highlight the critical role of informatics in achieving overall health improvements globally.
A UT professor calls for coordinated oversight to monitor electronic health record systems, citing concerns over patient safety and quality of care. The proposed framework involves a five-stage approach to evaluate system design and implementation issues.
The Virtual USA project aims to create a nationwide capability for sharing and standardizing life-saving emergency data in real-time. The platform, developed by the US Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate, enables seamless integration of disparate data sources, reducing communication barriers between age...
Researchers at UC San Diego are launching a project to improve communication and data-sharing among emergency officials during disasters. The new system aims to overcome obstacles such as unreliable wireless networks, staggering arrival times of responders, and rapidly changing infrastructure capabilities.
The Rochester Institute of Technology is using a high-tech imaging system to map the damage in Haiti and provide critical insight for recovery efforts. The system, which combines thermal imaging and LIDAR technology, is being used to detect fires, chemical spills, and surface contamination.
A study by Duke University researchers found that globally distributed teams need face-to-face communication to overcome time zones and locations. Teams with non-overlapping work hours experienced significant coordination delays despite using technology like email and instant messaging.
Researchers have grown virtual Persian carpets of boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs) on substrates made from simple catalysts, achieving perfect quality. The new technique enables precise control over nanotube growth, opening up possibilities for high-powered electronics and water-repellent surfaces.
Two nurses, Ellen Makar and Sandra Ng, have been selected as emerging leaders in nursing informatics through the Alliance for Nursing Informatics (ANI) program. They will participate in a mentorship opportunity and complete various projects to develop their skills.
Dr. David Vaccari, Stevens Institute of Technology associate professor and director of Civil, Environmental and Ocean Engineering Department, received the 2009 Educator of the Year Award from New Jersey ACEC for his positive impact on the engineering profession.
Attila Technologies has collaborated with InterDigital to develop bandwidth aggregation technologies, aiming to meet the growing demand for wireless data usage. The companies will jointly demonstrate their capabilities on live networks at the 2010 Mobile World Congress.
A study by Penn State researchers used a computer model to compare senators' voting records to their floor statements on issues. The findings showed that legislators tend to use nouns and adjectives that signal their voting patterns. Future research could include building automated programs to analyze real-time data.
Researchers found that religious searching behaviors remained mainstream and technologically savvy, despite secularization trends. Search engines poorly delivered relevant content, likely due to localized religious websites.
M.G. Prasad, a professor at Stevens Institute of Technology, received the Bharat Gaurav Award for his work in noise and vibration control. The award recognizes his efforts to inspire others towards remarkable achievement and promote global participation in India's economic development.
A team of undergraduate students from Stevens Institute of Technology won the top honors in a national poster contest, presented their research on a Posterior Criciate Ligament Tensioning Device. The team's achievement showcases the university's commitment to innovation and research.
Bestselling journalist Robert Wright will present his new book "The Evolution of God," a provocative interpretation of the evolution of religion and our concepts of God. This event marks one of several 'Darwin Day' events at Stevens to honor the 150th anniversary of Charles Darwin's publication.
A statistical analysis found that FDA review intervals for new drugs remained unchanged from 1997 to 2006, despite increased investment in information technology. The study analyzed data on three main categories of new drugs and found no statistically significant reduction in review times.
The Georgia Institute of Technology has launched an experimental Green IT Initiative to tackle high-performance computing's growing power consumption problem. The effort, led by Sudhakar Yalamanchili, aims to develop sustainable power consumption methods using a 1,000-node IBM BladeCenter system.
The American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) presented awards to recognize individuals who have performed outstanding leadership in the field of biomedical and health informatics. The award recipients include Paul Tang, Isaac Kohane, S. Trent Rosenbloom, Connie White Delaney, Betsy L. Humphreys, and others.
The project aims to address barriers to adopting dust control technologies in the construction industry. Researchers will target three components: workers, small firms, and large firms with tailored interventions. The goal is to reduce respiratory disease risks and improve worker health.
Researchers from Spain found that people are willing to pay more for breakfast biscuits with detailed nutritional labels compared to those with minimal information. The study analyzed 400 personal interviews and concluded that brand impact plays a significant role in influencing consumer choices.
A recent study found that laser etching does not facilitate decay in laser-labeled grapefruit and can even reduce water loss. The technology provides a safe alternative to adhesive sticker labeling, maintaining high fruit quality during storage.
Researchers at Texas A&M University have developed a new spin-based device that can process information more efficiently and cool laptops. The device uses electrons' spin direction to record and transmit information, achieving operational temperatures of room temperature.
Researchers designed smartphone games and easy-to-use logging features to help elderly Chinese diabetics manage their health. Initial studies of the system, called CADA, show promising results, enabling diabetics to track vital information for better doctor-patient interaction.
Research by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health finds that consumer electronics can aid in improving clinical outcomes like smoking cessation. Consumer health informatics applications provide personalized information to help patients better manage their health.
Researchers at Air Force Office of Scientific Research have successfully established high-data-rate optical links over long distances using adaptive optics to overcome atmospheric distortions. The next step is to conduct flight tests at increased altitudes to demonstrate air-to-ground quantum communications capabilities.
A two-year grant will explore advanced information security risks in complex systems, combining computer science and technology management. The project aims to develop an innovative interdisciplinary framework to optimize system information security and productivity.
Researchers will catalog digitized images and artifacts, building tools for online searches of ancient Cyprian artifacts. The project aims to preserve artistic and cultural heritage in Cyprus, with potential benefits for other ancient cultures.
Penn State's College of Information Sciences and Technology has received a two-year, $1 million grant from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to further its research in areas related to national security. The award aims to produce students who can become leaders in the U.S. intelligence community.