Ebola derives its name from the Ebola river situated near Yambuku in the Democratic Republic of Congo where the first documented Ebola cases were reported back in 1976 along with Sudan and Nzara. As of 2014, the resurgence of Ebola has caused widespread fatalities in the sub-Saharan continent with Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea being …
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Medical gadget of the week: The Empatica Embrace smartwatch that detects seizures
This week we look at the smartwatch Empatica Embrace, which claims to be the first wearable that detects convulsive epileptic seizures. Smartwatches & wearables are touted to be the next big thing in healthcare, and this smartwatch takes it a notch higher. Quality The Embrace is a good-looking, fashionable accessory available in various colours & sizes, …
What are ICD-10 codes and why are they important for doctors?
The International Classification of Disease (ICD) is a standard diagnostic tool created by the World Health Organization (WHO), for monitoring the incidence and prevalence of diseases and related conditions. The ICD has diverse clinical applications, and is used not just by doctors but also by paramedic staff, insurance companies, researchers and policy makers. ICD is …
How doctors can create a great first impression at their medical practice
“You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” – Andrew Grant For almost everyone in this world, a great first impression is everything. If you’re thoroughly captivated by a person or a company at the first meet, you become a loyalist. As management guru Peter Drucker proclaimed in The Practice of Management, “The reason …
Is medical transcription a good career option for doctors?
With the advent of information technology in healthcare, the medical world is fast leaping into a technological revolution. A merger of medicine with IT has brought forward a new scientific realm – Healthcare IT – that has opened doors of opportunities for both healthcare as well as non-healthcare professionals. Medical transcription is one such avenue. …
6 Simple Tips to Ensure Great Patient Satisfaction at your Clinic or Hospital
Healthcare is evolving and how. Gone are the days of patients choosing their doctors based on hearsay or by simply asking around. Patients are increasingly researching doctors online and reading reviews on clinics & hospitals left by other patients. (Read more: Is an online presence for doctors really important?) In this era of consumerism, healthcare …
Better Healthcare with Big Data
With the increased penetration of EMR and EHR software in the healthcare industry, there has been an explosion of patient data, including conditions, treatments, results and treatment outcomes. So we now have access to a lot of health data history, which if was analysed and processed could give us a greater understanding of the body’s mechanisms and …
How Mobile Devices are changing healthcare
The Mobile device is the embodiment of the future that we used to dream about. A device small enough to be carried anywhere, which also offers power and convenience. So its a understatement to say that it is a popular technology. Everybody’s got one, and they have it with them all the time. This makes mobile devices …
EMR vs. EHR: What’s the difference?
If you are not sure about the correct definitions of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and Electronic Health Records (EHR), but have been using it interchangeably anyway, you are not alone. In fact, in a report related to the definitions of the Medical Information Technology (IT) terminology written by the USA’s National Alliance for Health Information …
Beginner’s guide to starting a dental clinic in India
Starting your first dental clinic can be both challenging and exciting at the same time. A Bachelor’s degree with an internship or practical work experience will give you enough confidence and know-how to set up your own dental practice. But starting a dental practice, or any medical practice (read our guide to setting up a hospital in India) for that …