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How Australia’s Princess Alexandra Hospital became digital ready

According to Executive Director PAH-QEII Network at Princess Alexandra Hospital, Dr Michael Cleary, the hospital was identified as a “lead site” in the early days of strategy for the implementation of software. The rollout involved two stages of implementation. The first stage was in 2015, involving the clinical records system but excluding the medications management,… Read More »

'Our body clocks can determine how we experience illnesses'

Camera ready: Augmented reality team member Jazheel Luna at the launch of the ‘Science Apprentice’ series of books. Photo: Tony Gavin ‘Our body clocks can determine how we experience illnesses’ Independent.ie Irish research has shown a connection between the immune system and the body’s natural body clock. https://www.independent.ie/life/health-wellbeing/our-body-clocks-can-determine-how-we-experience-illnesses-37473346.html https://www.independent.ie/incoming/article37472817.ece/528f4/AUTOCROP/h342/13%20NEWS%20CIENCE%20APPRENTICE%202.jpg Email Irish research has shown a… Read More »

E-cigarette policy should consider environmental effects, expert says

(Reuters Health) – Health policy debates around electronic cigarettes should consider the health of the environment, too, according to an editorial in the American Journal of Public Health. FILE PHOTO: Electronic cigarettes are displayed in a shop in London, Britain August 19, 2015. REUTERS/Neil Hall/File Photo Each stage of the e-cigarette product lifecycle, including mining,… Read More »

Do I need orthotics? What kind?

Many people come to my office complaining of foot pain from conditions such as bunions, hammertoes, a pinched nerve (neuroma), or heel pain (plantar fasciitis). I perform a thorough evaluation and examination, and together we review the origin, mechanics, and treatment plan for the specific problem or issue. The patient usually asks if they need… Read More »