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Google Earth for the human body. The creative folks at Google Labs have introduced a 3D body browser,which is essentially a Google Earth for the human body. It supports 3D rotation, zoom, and exploring the nervous system, circulatory system, musculoskeletal system, and organs.
With the Rise of AI, What IP Disputes in Healthcare Are Likely to Emerge?
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.
Obamacare: Many against it simply want more of it. A closer reading of the poll by U.S. News and World Report opinion editor Robert Schlesinger puts those results in a new light. One of every four people who said they were opposed to reform said it didn’t go far enough.
Beckman Coulter buyer list dwindling. The auction for Brea, Calif.-based medical device and diagnostics maker reached its second round and interested firms have either paired up or dropped out of the bidding process.
Sharfstein’s interim replacement is FDA counsel. Food & Drug commissioner Dr. Margaret Hamburg named her office’s top lawyer, John Taylor III, to be the temporary replacement for outgoing deputy commish Dr. Joshua Sharfstein. Taylor, counselor to the commissioner will take on the new role Jan. 10
iPhone 4 case can display a true heart rate as an ECG. Until now, most other free applications have used the camera feature of the device to display a person’s heart rate, rather than their actual electrocardiogram. Here’s Dr. Albert’s demo video:
A Personalized Approach to Medication Nonadherence
At the Abarca Forward conference earlier this year, George Van Antwerp, managing director at Deloitte, discussed how social determinants of health and a personalized member experience can improve medication adherence and health outcomes.
