Every Computer User Must See
How to Sit at a Computer Regular computer users perform 50,000 to 200,000 keystrokes each day. Under certain circumstances and for vulnerable individuals, frequent computer use that involves awkward postures, repetition, and forceful exertions may be related to nerve, muscle, tendon, and ligament damage. If you use a computer extensively (several hours each day), many experts recommend that you consider proper workstation layout and posture techniques to minimize your risk of developing injuries of the hand/arm, shoulder, … Read entire article »
10 Totally Cool and Incredibly Useful Medical Gadgets and Apps
Some doctors find new gadgets, apps, and technology fun; some find them confusing; and others want nothing to do with them. Whichever category you fall into, there’s a good chance that some exciting and important new tools will someday be part of your medical life. Here are some that are changing the practice of medicine. 1) Video Consults on Your Smartphone Using new technology, some doctors — particularly in rural areas — are doing video office visits. … Read entire article »
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Supercomputer Named Watson Could Revolutionize Health Care
BALTIMORE (WJZ) –When a super-human computer faced off against two of Jeopardy’s best contestants, the nation was mesmerized. Now that unstoppable computer is ready for its next assignment – helping to save your life. Mary Bubala reports from the University of Maryland Medical Center, where you can feel the excitement. A supercomputer named “Watson” wowed the world by beating Jeopardy’s top two contestants. The supercomputer developed by IBM may be able to answer tricky questions with ease, but … Read entire article »
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PDAs and Smartphones: Clinical Tools for Physicians
Today’s cell phone technology has advanced to the point that a cell phone can do much more than just place calls. Along with the personal digital assistant (PDA), these devices can now play a major role in making clinical information portable and readily available. Robert Jones, MD, is a family practice physician with a subspecialty in sports medicine practicing in Charlotte, North Carolina. He serves as the medical director for the student health center of a … Read entire article »