Health Technology in the News
Gadgets and devices for or with applications to health and well being
The articles listed below include news about or that mention technology, especially new devices that might monitor or enhance well-being. This is page 2 of 4.
Patients insufficiently informed about electronic patient records (BMA)
UK NHS Patients don't have enough information about electronic patient records and it is too difficult for them to opt-out if they choose to, according to the BMA.
One stop breast clinics best for women
Government targets interfere with the battle against superbugs, claims BMA
According to a recent BMA report, the battle against healthcare associated infections (HCAIs), also called superbugs, will not be won unless long-term strategies are introduced to radically reduce ...
WHO, IAEA join forces to fight cancer in developing countries
WHO and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have announced the launch of a Joint Programme on Cancer Control, for the purpose of strengthening and accelerating the fight against cancer in...
Back pain - a national health priority
AMA Supports Obama's Principles for Health Care Reform
The American Medical Association has sent a letter to President Obama offering physicians’ support for the administration’s eight principles for health care reform and outlining the association’s f...
MEPs set new rules for *Novel Foods*
HFEA statement on the risk of birth defects associated with assisted reproductive technology
Recent publicity regarding the risks associated with assisted reproductive technology (ART) has prompted patients to contact either the HFEA or their clinic. According to the HFEA the risk of birth...
