November 2007   Welcome to Healthcare IDeaS, Your Monthly Healthcare Newsletter from Industry IDS 
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Title Describing the Impact of Health Research: Research Impact Framework
Author Shyama Kuruvilla, Nicholas Mays, Andrew Pleasant
Company Biomed Central
Synopsis
This paper provides a practical approach to help researchers describe the impact of their work. It presents the Research Impact Framework, which is designed as a 'DIY' approach with descriptive categories that prompt researchers to systematically think through and describe the impact of their work.
 
Healthcare Industry Announcements
Bayelsa Signs Agreement with South African Company
Sierra Tucson Treatment Center Celebrates Expansion and Opening of New Lodge
Funding for National Center for Disaster Mental Health Research
The Delta Companies Take Home 8 ASA VOICE Awards
Vascular Closure Systems, Inc. Announces Initial Funding
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Updates on Healthcare Studies
Brocolli Sprout Extract Protects Skin Against Damage from Ultraviolet Radiation
A new US study suggests that covering human skin with a compound called sulforaphane, extracted from sprouted broccoli seeds, protects it from damage by ultraviolet radiation (UVR).
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Cannabis Study finds 'A Double-Edged Sword'
A new neurobiological study has found that a synthetic form of THC, the active ingredient in cannabis, is an effective anti-depressant at low doses.
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Latest Technological Developments
AMS Announces 15 New PACS Orders
PACS provider American Medical Sales, has received a number of new orders from its distributor network. These orders consist of products from both AMS’ MIDAS line of mid-sized PACS solutions and its PACS-in-a-BOX products.
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American Medical Sales, Inc.
Sicilian Regional Health Ministry to Sponsor Trial of ORBIS(TM) at Cervello Hospital
The trial project will focus on the installation of Agfa HealthCare's ORBIS(TM), its HIS/CIS solution (Hospital Information System / Clinical Information System), that manages the entire patient flow through all hospital departments.
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PET Scans Track Small Tumors after Stereo Tactic Body Radiotherapy
Researchers now have data showing metabolic response monitored by FDG PET may be an early surrogate for local treatment failure which may allow timely salvage surgery if deemed necessary.
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The Effectiveness of STAN Technology in Intrapartum Fetal Surveillance
STAN is a new method of checking the progress made by a baby during labour. It uses cardiotography (CTG) to count the number of heart beats and combines that with monitoring the signals that generate the heart beat (ST analysis).
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Lutronic Earns US FDA Clearance for MOSAIC Fractional Laser System
MOSAIC is an advanced aesthetic solution based on the latest in micro fractional technology that offers physicians a combination of flexibility, precision, and control for indications including scarring, sun-damaged skin, and melasma.
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ACOM Healthcare Business Division Launches RAPID EPM v. 10.4.1
The new version of ACOM's RAPID EPM was designed to facilitate collections, enhance efficiency, and manage staff, patients and contracts more effectively in this emerging practice environment.
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Editorial

To meet the global environmental and social challenges, safeguarding health and vitality of every nation becomes imperative.

 

Bayelsa State Government has signed a memorandum with Medscheme, a South African medical equipment manufacturing company, to re-design, rehabilitate, and provide up to date medical equipment to hospitals in the state.

 

A US study suggests that covering human skin with a compound called sulforaphane, extracted from sprouted broccoli seeds, protects it from damage by ultraviolet radiation.

 

Lutronic announced that its MOSAIC fractional laser system has received US FDA clearance for dermatological procedures requiring the coagulation of soft tissue. 

 

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