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Health care groups applaud funding for electronic health records

Health care workers welcomed the government's budget investments in electronic health and medical records but said it missed an opportunity to increase the supply of health providers.

Posted to XTL(External) News (Weblog) by Anonymous on 01-28-2009
For preteens, cellphones and traffic don't mix: study

Children should end cellphone conversations before they step up to the curb and cross the street, a new U.S. study suggests.

Posted to XTL(External) News (Weblog) by Anonymous on 01-26-2009
List of countries warning of cellphone risks for children grows

Some international authorities are recommending that parents restrict the amount of time their children spend on cellphones as a precaution.

Posted to XTL(External) News (Weblog) by Anonymous on 01-22-2009
Car safety seats save lives of babies, toddlers: study

Car safety seats are effective at reducing the odds that toddlers will die in a vehicle collision, new research in the U.S. suggests.

Posted to XTL(External) News (Weblog) by Anonymous on 01-21-2009
Outdated radios put lives at risk in emergencies

Emergency officials on P.E.I. will soon put out tenders for a new two-way radio system that will improve communication between services and potentially save lives.

Posted to XTL(External) News (Weblog) by Anonymous on 01-07-2009
Talk of sex and drugs on teens' MySpace profiles drops after warning: study

Teenagers often mention risky behaviours on social networking websites but a single warning email from a doctor may decrease those references, say U.S. doctors who used MySpace to conduct their research.

Posted to XTL(External) News (Weblog) by Anonymous on 01-05-2009
Program Enhances Transfer, Management of Health Information

One of the best electronic medical record programs in the country is being used to improve health care in Nova Scotia by enhancing the way patient medical information is transferred and managed.

Posted to XTL(External) News (Weblog) by Anonymous on 11-25-2008
Cellphone use may trigger skin allergy, doctors warn

People who use their cellphones for long periods may develop a rash on their ears or cheeks from an allergic reaction to the nickel in handsets, British dermatologists warn.

Posted to XTL(External) News (Weblog) by Anonymous on 10-16-2008
Reported Malfunctions with Twinject Auto-Injector Pose Potential Health Risks

Posted to XTL(External) News (Weblog) by Anonymous on 07-11-2008
Cellphones can give cancer-stricken teens a lifeline: U.K. researchers

Young cancer patients at home can benefit from communication via a specially designed cellphone, say British researchers, adding the system can provide reassurance and independence.

Posted to XTL(External) News (Weblog) by Anonymous on 06-10-2008

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