Archive for October, 2011
Neurostimulation for Migraines
It's fascinating just how many potential applications there are for implantable pulse generators. Over the last 10 years, neurostimulation has been widely used for severe back and muscle pain control. One evolving application is for chronic migraine relief. It estimated that over 11% of the U.S. population suffers from migraines. Out of this number, 4% have chronic migraines and could be candidates for the treatment, representing a huge market potential. Read More »
Can Technology be the Answer to Controlling ER Costs?
To back this up, a recent study performed by Harvard Medical School projected savings of $4.3 billion per year if hybrid systems were to be implemented in patients homes, emergency rooms, prisons, nursing home facilities, and physician offices. So it seems as though, telehealth offers a pretty good return on your investment. Read More »
Equipment Replacement
Now that the economy has started to get back on track, I have had several calls from hospitals asking about equipment replacement. In past years, the primary focus for new equipment was to increase revenue. Now that healthcare has started to emerge from the economic downturn and value legislation has kicked in, hospitals are faced with a new set of priorities. Read More »
Electromechanical Wave Imaging
Electromechanical Wave Imaging (EWI) is an advanced form of ultrasound that can be used to identify the exact location of an arrhythmia by mapping the heart's sequence of electrical activity, thus, allowing cardiologists to diagnose and plan therapies non-invasively. It is a simple, quick, noninvasive technology. Read More »