Siemens 15channel knee coil.

General
Transmit/receive 15-channel knee coil
15 element coil with 15 integrated preamplifiers, elements arranged in 3 rings by 5 elements
iPAT compatible
Upper coil part removable
Holder allows off-center positioning to ensure a comfortable position for the patient
Cushions for patient comfort and stabilization
of the anatomy
No coil tuning
Applications
Examinations of joints in the area of the lower extremities
High resolution knee or elbow imaging
Technical Data
Weight: 6.6 kg
Dimensions: 256 mm × 360 mm × 310 mm (L×W×H)
Minimum inner diameter: 154 mm

EHR future of medicine, stimulates healthcare.

An electronic health record (EHR) (also electronic patient record (EPR) or computerised patient record) is an evolving concept defined as a systematic collection of electronic health information about individual patients or populations.[1] It is a record in digital format that is capable of being shared across different health care settings, by being embedded in network-connected enterprise-wide information systems. Such records may include a whole range of data in comprehensive or summary form, including demographics, medical history, medication and allergies, immunization status, laboratory test results, radiology images, vital signs, personal stats like age and weight, and billing information.

Its purpose can be understood as a complete record of patient encounters that allows the automation and streamlining of the workflow in health care settings and increases safety through evidence-based decision support, quality management, and outcomes reporting.[2]

Focused on EHR technologies, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) includes over $60B, designed to stimulate health care IT (HIT) adoption by the medical community over the next few years. On July 13, 2010, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued its final rule on the Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs under Medicare and Medicaid. According to the Act, Physicians are eligible to receive up to $44,000 in total incentives per physician from Medicare for “meaningful use” of a certified Electronic Health Record (EHR) starting in 2011. Eligible Professionals reimbursed by Medicaid can receive up to $63,750 starting in 2011 based on state-defined guidelines. Find out how AdvancedMD certified EHR can help you obtain maximum stimulus dollars.

EHRs are the next step in the continued progress of healthcare that can strengthen the relationship between patients and clinicians. The data, and the timeliness and availability of it, will enable providers to make better decisions and provide better care.

For example, the EHR can improve patient care by:

Reducing the incidence of medical error by improving the accuracy and clarity of medical records.
Making the health information available, reducing duplication of tests, reducing delays in treatment, and patients well informed to take better decisions.
Reducing medical error by improving the accuracy and clarity of medical records.
For information about the Medicare & Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs, please see the link in the “Related Links Inside CMS” section below.

For industry resources on EHR, please see the links in the “Related Links Outside CMS” section below.

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Related Links Inside CMS
Medicare & Medicaid EHR Incentive

https://www.cms.gov/EHRIncentivePrograms/

Programs
Related Links Outside CMS
HHS/Office of National Coordinator

http://healthit.hhs.gov/portal/server.pt/community/healthit_hhs_gov__home/1204

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Sony’s S1 and S2 tablet

Sony’s hosting a press event in Tokyo today where it just made the first announcement: a pair of Android 3.0 tablets — yes, the very two Honeycomb slabs we told you about exclusively back in February. The first is the Qriocity-focused 9.4-inch S1 media tablet with both front- and rear-facing cameras and a curved wrap design that resembles a folded magazine. The S1 features a Tegra 2 SoC and customized “Quick and Smooth” touch panel UI with “Swift” web browser. It can also be used as a remote control for Sony gear thanks to integrated infrared.

The second tablet is the dual-screen S2 clamshell with its pair of 5.5-inch 1,024 x 480 pixel displays, Tegra 2 SoC, and camera. While it sounds bulky, Kunimasa Suzuki just pulled the hinged tablet from his jacket pocket on stage. Sony takes advantage of the two screens with a custom book-style UI layout for its e-reader app, split keyboard and messaging displays for email, and split display and game controllers for PS One gaming. Both the S1 and S2 are PlayStation Certified, support DLNA, and are WiFi and 3G/4G “compatible” according to Sony. See the Sony tablets codenamed “S1″ and “S2″ in action after the break on their way to a global release in the fall — possibly sooner in the US.

http://m.youtube.com/index?client=mv-google&desktop_uri=%2F&gl=US&rdm=4my9ffgeq#/watch?v=N8xiv-RORkA

P.S. While the company isn’t ready to talk prices yet, our sources told us back in February that Sony was considering a $599 MSRP on the S1 while the S2 would likely come in at $699. Still no word on the Windows 7 slider but with the other two leaks official, it’s now only a matter of time.

Samsung Galaxy Tab

Folks in NYC may have been able to get their hands on one a bit early (not to mention those that attended Google I/O), but everyone else will finally be able to pick up a Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 starting tomorrow. As expected, the WiFi-only Honeycomb tablet will run $499 for the 16GB model and $599 for 32GB at your choice of retailers, and Samsung says it will be available through Sprint in “mid-summer” as well (still just WiFi-only). What’s more, Samsung’s also promising to deliver a number of new features in a “future software upgrade,” including the TouchWiz UX that was originally intended to be included on the tablet, and Samsung’s Media Hub, which promises “easier downloads of rented or purchased content” and additional capabilities when the tablet’s connected to a TV via a dock or adapter. Head on past the break for the complete press release and a new promo video that offers a glimpse of some of those upcoming features, and don’t forgot to check out our full review if you’re still undecided.

Siemens 3T Skyra advanced imaging and throughput

Magnet Technology
Ultra-short superconducting 3T magnet (173 cm cover to cover)
Ultra-light magnet easy to site (5768 kg)
Easy siting
Min. total space requirement < 31 sqm (for magnet, electronics and console room)
Fits in conventional 1.5T installations area
Zero Helium boil-off
Green cooling Package (optional) to decrease energy consumption by up to 50%.
TimTX TrueForm™ Magnet and Gradient Design offers enhanded image quality

MAGNETOM Skyra: The Mannheim Perspective
Published date: 2011-05-04 | Henrik J. Michaely; Stefan O. Schoenberg
MAGNETOM Skyra 3T
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MAGNETOM Skyra 3T
The world’s first 70 cm Tim+Dot system
Transforming 3T productivity.

MAGNETOM® Skyra delivers true day-changing performance. Through the groundbreaking integration of Tim 4G and Dot, MAGNETOM Skyra sets a new standard of efficiency and care which will help you harness a new level of productivity.
Tim 4G gives you all the power you need for superb image quality. And Dot helps to take away all the complexity inherent in MR scanning that can slow you down. MAGNETOM Skyra. The world’s first 70 cm Tim+Dot system.

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Greater patient access and comfort with 70 cm Open Bore design
Ultra-light and short 3T system – easy to site and reduced cost of ownership
DirectRF™ – for higher signal purity and improved stability
50 x 50 x 45 cm FOV with TrueForm® Design
Tim Dockable Table option – Mobility done right
Illumination MoodLight providing comfortable environment
Further information

MAGNETOM Skyra
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Together, they redefine productivity.

Who will make the best medical app for the Blackberry Playbook

I have always loved my blackberry when I had one. The features were tailored for business or medical professionals. I can’t wait to get my hands on this device. I have an IPhone, and I like it, but for powers apps I think this blackberry will shine over an IPad.

Here in the US and Canada, we’re already worrying about things like recalls, while the rest of world is still waiting for its crack at the original BlackBerry PlayBook. RIM today announced that its enterprise-friendly tablet will be hitting 16 more markets over the next 30 days — though some of the locations, like the UK, have already been announced (you guys will be getting the thing in a mere six days). Recipients include Hong Kong, India, and Australia — check out the full list in the form of a press release after the break. And when you’re done let’s start talking next-generation specs.
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BlackBerry PlayBook Launching In 16 Additional Markets Over Next 30 Days

Developers interested in creating apps for the BlackBerry PlayBook can get more information at: http://us.blackberry.com/developers/tablet/.

GE and Mayo Clinic create MRI for Brain scans only

Getting an MRI scan in the typical whole-body machine can be an uncomfortable and inconvenient experience. You’re maneuvered on a table into a small cave-like chamber, and because the equipment itself weighs a lot and takes up so much space, often only larger hospitals and imaging facilities have the space and funds to house full sized MRI machines.

But scientists and clinicians are taking another step towards developing smaller, more mobile machines. Building and testing a prototype for a streamlined machine for brain scanning is the objective of a new collaboration between GE Global Research engineers and Mayo Clinicresearchers, announced today, thanks to a five-year, $5.7 million grant from the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB), and the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), both part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

In addition to being lighter, the planned prototype device is expected to be one-third the size of comparable whole-body MRI scanners, and GE and Mayo researchers also plan to add state-of-the-art image analysis tools, which will make the job easier for clinicians and doctors who make vital diagnoses based on brain scans.

“The development of a head only MRI system can address 25-30% of all MR imaging procedures today,” said Jim Davis, General Manager of GE Healthcare’s Magnetic Resonance Imaging business. “Research in this area brings benefits of lower total costs, better image quality, greater patient comfort, and makes this a very attractive opportunity for collaboration.”

A dedicated MRI brain scanners could be used for a range of neurological and psychiatric disorders such as stroke, Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, traumatic brain disorder (TBI), depression, and autism.

The project is one part of GE’s Healthymagination initiative to reduce costs, improve quality and expand access to healthcare worldwide.

* Read about the guy who helped invent MRI tech, the first inductee into the GE Reports Genius Hall of Fame.
* Read about a collaboration to make ultrasound tech smarter, between GE and MIT

Medscape app is #1 among medical professionals

Medscape has created an excellent app that is easy to use. There is so many useful tools for the medical comunity.

Medscape App for
iPhone® and iPod touch®
Experience the fastest, most
comprehensive free medical app
for healthcare professionals

Drug Reference

Search prescribing and safety information for over 8,000 brand, generic and OTC drugs, herbals and supplements

Review adult and pediatric dosing, adverse effects, contraindications, cautions & warnings, pregnancy and lactation guidelines, and more
Drug database includes:
6,000+ generic and brand drugs
1,000+ generic and brand OTC drugs
1,000+ herbals and supplements
Search by drug name or browse by class
Save commonly searched drugs to your ‘Saved list’
for fast access
Access anywhere – no Internet connection required (after full installation of app on device)

Drug Interaction Checker

Check mild interactions to serious contraindications for any combination of drugs, herbals and supplements

Check interactions across our database of 8,000+ drugs, herbals and supplements
Provides detailed information from minor to
contraindicated interactions
Input up to 30 drugs, herbals and/or supplements per search
Access anywhere – no Internet connection required (after full installation of app on device)

Disease & Condition Reference

Review the latest in-depth clinical information for 4,000+ diseases and conditions (enhanced with images and videos)

Each article provides in-depth clinical overviews (pathophysiology & epidemiology), treatment options, recommended medications, prognosis,
complications, and more
Evidence-based articles are authored and reviewed by physician experts
Reference enhanced with 2,500+ clinical images and 150+ procedure video
Access anywhere – no Internet connection required (after full installation of clinical reference on device)

Procedures & Protocols

Follow detailed step–by–step instructions for 600+ clinical procedures, including 80+ widely used Tables & Protocols

80+ Tables & Protocols including:
Complete set of ACLS/PALS/NALS Protocols
HIV Post Exposure Prophylaxis & Treatment Regimens
Adult & Pediatric Vaccination Tables
Clinical procedure reference provides clear instructions on indications, contraindications, equipment needed, and step by step instructions on how to perform each procedure with a patient

Specialty-focused Medical News

Read in-depth medical news articles daily in 30 specialty areas

Medical news sources include Medscape Medical News, TheHeart.org, Reuters, and more
Choose the specialties you’d like to follow for medical news see specialties
Business of Medicine news feed features breaking stories on professional issues affecting practicing physicians, including articles on practice management, healthcare reform, malpractice insurance, and more

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Supported iPhone/iPod Touch OS: 3.0 or higher. Supported Devices: iPhone 3G, 3Gs, 4; iPod touch 2nd generation and higher.

Great iPhone app radiopaedia

Radiology is a massive subject and preparation for post graduate fellowship exams can often be overwhelming for many. Time can become a limited commodity. These unique Radiology Teaching Files allow you to fit in as much study as possible in the the small (and otherwise useless) chunks of time that crop up here and there. Twenty minutes on the train, 5 minutes in line at the check out, 10 minutes with a cup of coffee in the staff cafeteria. They all add up. At the end of it, you have more time to do the things you want.

There are currently 6 volumes available in both LITE and FULL versions. These are :

Volume 1 : Brain
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Volume 3 : Musculoskeletal
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Volume 5 : Chest
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We are working hard to bring you the seventh volume in the series, which will tackle the genitourinary system.

To get you started, each volume comes as a LITE (free) version, comprising 10 quality cases to give you a flavour of what to expect from the FULL version.

Cases are complete with images, diagrams, questions and answers, and a detailed discussion of each individual topic to enhance your learning. There are also links to other online topics and cases.

Collaboration
All the cases featured in the Radiology Teaching Files are contributed by folk just like you. Not only that, but all the articles are also written by Radiopaedia’s ever-growing community.

As the leading and fastest growing collaborative radiology resource, Radiopaedia.org is interested sharing your knowledge, experience and expertise, and welcomes your input.

If you would like to know more about the Teaching Files, or becoming involved in Radiopaedia.org, please contact us at general@radiopaedia.org

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Well the answer is simple: we too need to pay the bills. The income we receive from our sponsors and from these teaching files go toward the upkeep of the existing site and development of new features and products.

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Huntington’s Disease webinar

HDSA is pleased to announce the live webinar broadcast of three important workshops during this year’s 26th Annual Convention.

Participating in the Webinar is easy. All you will have to do is click the link you receive when you register. If this is your first Webinar, we recommend that you log on five minutes before the start of the Webinar as it may take a few minutes for the process to complete.

The following workshops will be available via live webinar:

Friday, June 24, 2011
2:30 PM (EDT)
Managing Challenging Behaviors: Caregivers track
Presented by Vicki Wheelock, MD
HDSA Center of Excellence at University of California, Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA
Understanding the basis of challenging behaviors in people with HD is the key to learning to manage them. This workshop will describe common behavior challenges, including apathy, irritability and unawareness, and will provide people with HD and caregivers with strategies that will help. We will review behavioral techniques, caregiver support and medication management.

To register for this webinar please click on the link below

https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/694712667

Friday, June 24, 2011
4:00PM (EDT)
Psychiatric Issues in HD: Early Stage HD track
Presented by Arik Johnson, PsyD
HDSA Center of Excellence University of California, Los Angeles, CA
This presentation will discuss psychiatric issues that may arise in the early stages of HD. These issues may result in loss of employment, difficulties in relationships and impact the overall quality of life for the person with HD and his or her family. In addition, this presentation will include tips for identifying common psychiatric issues early on and coping strategies for dealing with problem behaviors.

To register for this webinar please click on the link below

https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/173341315

Saturday, June 25, 2011
4:00 PM (EDT)
Cognitive Issues: Early Stage HD track
Presented by Jane Paulsen, PhD
HDSA Center of Excellence at University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
This workshop will explain the different types of cognitive issues associated with HD. It will also discuss strategies for effectively addressing some of the cognitive issues in the workplace and at home.

To register for this webinar please click on the link below

https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/786895107

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows(R) 2000, XP Home, XP Pro, 2003 Server, Vista

Macintosh(R)-based attendees
Required: Mac OS(R) X 10.4 (Tiger(R)) or newer

If you cannot attend the webinar live, you will be able to view it in the HDSA Archives beginning Tuesday, June 28. Videos of the Focus on the Family Care Forum and the Research Forum, and powerpoint presentations from most workshops will be available on the HDSA website ( www.hdsa.org) beginning July 10.

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