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COCIR calls for clinical information systems investment
COCIR has published the results of a survey conducted among European acute care hospitals on the availability, use and investment plans for health information and...
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NHS Trust promises telehealth for 30,000 patients
Up to 30,000 patients across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, in the southeast of England, could benefit from using self-care technology to support them...
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Lower Limb Amputation Rates Associated With Diabetes Drop, US
An investigation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, found that between 1996 and 2008, the amount of leg and foot amputations among U.S....
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Covidien Reports First-Quarter Results
Covidien plc today reported results for the first quarter of fiscal 2012 (October-December 2011). First-quarter net sales of $2.90 billion increased 5% from the $2.77...
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Overworking Linked To A 2-Fold Increase In The Likelihood Of Depression
The odds of a major depressive episode are more than double for those working 11 or more hours a day compared to those working seven...
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Engineered Bacteria Effectively Target Tumors, Enabling Tumor Imaging Potential In Mice
Tumor-targeted bioluminescent bacteria have been shown for the first time to provide accurate 3D images of tumors in mice, further advancing the potential for targeted...
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Risk Of Surgical Complications May Be Reduced By Limiting Protein Or Certain Amino Acids Before Surg
Limiting certain essential nutrients for several days before surgery - either protein or amino acids - may reduce the risk of serious surgical complications such...
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