Archive for February 2010

Telemedicine can enhance lives of chronically ill patients

CARME (Catalan Remote Management Evaluation) study’s preliminar results, conducted by Philips Healthcare and the Catalonian Health Service (ICS) show significant benefits in the management of certain chronic diseases, thanks to telemedicine, an innovative technique that allows the continuous monitoring and a higher patient’s implication in the disease treatment. These results are presented during the II, [...]



Survey reveals that nearly half of all Americans spend five or more hours per day using a computer or a PDA

Whether using a computer or a sledge hammer to get the job done, the American Optometric Association (AOA) reports that visual discomfort, eye strain and eye injuries in the workplace are not only common, but cost billions in lost productivity each year. And, research indicates that 2,000 workers each day in the United States sustain [...]



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