Archive for July, 2008

You Asked: Why Do I Get Bit by Mosquitos More?

You’re asking and I’m answering . . .
“Hey Fit. I’ve noticed that mosquitoes are really attracted to me. whether I go hiking with my friends, they’ll walk out of the woods itch free and I’ll wind up with at least 10 mosquito bites. I just assumed I had sweet blood, but there’s got to be something m…

Marriage of Innovative Graphic Hardware and Software Technologies Makes for effective Spinal Simulation


NVIDIA, maker of fine computer graphic cards, is proud of the work being done by Dang Orthopedics that utilizes the company’s graphic technology in its spinal simulation project.

From NVIDIA:

Dang Orthopedics developed a computational model of cervical spine fusion using Toyota’s Total Hu…

What’s the Deal With Omega-9s?

I have waxed poetic on the benefits of omega-3s, the fat you should love that is found in cold water fish and flaxseeds. I have even mentioned omega-6s, which can be found in eggs, nuts, chicken, and vegetable oils. There is another omega fat, and that would be the omega-9s. These monounsaturated fa…

Fitness Gadget: GoFit final ProGym

If you love to use dumbbells while strength training, you’re going to love using resistance bands. Not only can you do the same exercises, but you’ll work your muscles differently considering you can move the band in every direction.

If you’re in the market for some bands, check out that GoFit fin…

Practice Fusion Wants to Disrupt EMR Market

Practice Fusion is a new web-based electronic medical records and practice management software available to all US physicians. Unlike other EMR solutions that often cost thousands of dollars to install and preserve (on top of being proprietary and bulky), Practice Fusion is free, thanks to…

ImaCor’s Disposable Transesophageal Echocardiography Probe and System Get FDA OK

Have you ever heard of a disposable TEE? The piezoelectric elements in ultrasounds are known not to be cheap. Hence we were fairly surprised to memorize about that newly approved product from ImaCor of Uniondale, New York, a singled-out use (up to 72 hours) miniaturized transesophageal ech…

ImaCor’s DisposableTransesophageal Echocardiography Probe and System Get FDA OK

Have you ever heard of a disposable TEE? The piezoelectric elements in ultrasounds are known not to be cheap. Hence we were fairly surprised to memorize about that newly approved product from ImaCor of Uniondale, New York, a separate use (up to 72 hours) miniaturized transesophageal echoca…

Wireless Health Monitoring Comes to Life

Tele-monitoring health devices are fitting fairly the rage these days, seeing how wireless technologies and standards have matured. A&D Medical is taking advantage of the trend and will start offering under their LifeSource make a blood pressure monitor, a body weight scale, and an “ac…

Salmonella Update: Mystery Solved?

We may be once again putting tomatoes on our plates, but the source of the salmonella outbreak has remained a mystery. The FDA just announced that a possible source of the salmonella outbreak – water. They found strains of salmonella in both irrigation water and serrano peppers at a Mexican farm i…

Accupal: Your Dentist’s New Best Friend?

Michael Zweifler, a dentist out of Little Rock, Arkansas, has developed an injection prep tool that readies the gums before the needle goes in with a bit of ultrasonic vibration and a tad of topical gel. Once the shot is administered, the patient supposedly feels little to no pain.

From…

Study Examines High-Deductible Health Plans, Use Of Medical Services; Web Exclusive Looks At Distribution Of Public Health Care Spending

“Does Enrollment in a CDHP Stimulate Cost-Effective Utilization?” Medical Care Research and Review: The study — by Judith H. Hibbard, Jessica Greene and Martin Tusler of the Original post by Women’s Health / Gynecology News From Medical News Today

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