February 2003
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The Heart of New Defibrillator Technology |
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by Laura Gater |
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Defibrillator technology doesn’t miss a beat when it comes to finding new and
better ways to restart the heart. Sure, the paddle versions are still very much in use,
but the options available now include implantable defibrillators, automatic external
defibrillators, defibrillators for home use and defibrillators that are worn like vests.
And with new technology come new challenges for those who care for that technology. |
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Playing the Numbers: Containing Costs |
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by James Arthur Anderson |
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There’s no one way to contain healthcare costs, although one option is to manage
technology more effectively, both in its acquisition and in its support. But that often
means getting in on the ground floor, before purchases are made. Are biomeds in a position
to help? Sure they are. And are their recommendations making an impact? They sure are! As
one expert puts it: “If the biomed does his job, he saves the hospital money.” |
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NCBA Redux |
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by Marie S. Marchese |
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A record-setting 450 attendees and 77 vendors made for a successful North Carolina
Biomedical Association (NCBA) symposium last December. Chief among the beneficiaries of
the NCBA’s success are those who take advantage of the meeting’s educational
sessions and networking opportunities. Others include the next generation of biomeds whose
community college programs receive NCBA support. |
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Editor's Note |
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by Marie S. Marchese |
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A Heartfelt Endeavor |
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Technology Column |
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by Walter J. Mossberg |
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Smallest Powerbook Has Style, Size, Price To Make Apple Shine |
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Soapbox |
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by Glen L. Wolfe |
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James Bond’s MRI Mistake |
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