Technology

Instant feedback from ‘tracking’ apps known to improve health

KELOWNA, B.C. | QHR Technologies says its electronic medical records (EMR) division and MediResource have formed a partnership to integrate QHR's Accuro EMR with MediResource's unique platform for health and wellness.

TORONTO | The first three companies selected to participate in the MaRS EXCITE program aim to improve outcomes for breast cancer, sleep apnea and drug-resistant hypertension.

TORONTO | Novari Health has signed a licence agreement with software company Orion Health to incorporate Orion’s Rhapsody Integration Engine into Novari’s Access to Care solution.

TORONTO | Ontario's information and privacy commissioner, Dr. Ann Cavoukian, has commended the provicnial government for introducing amendments to its health privacy legislation, the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA).

MISSISSAUGA, ONT. | Abbott says it has been granted licence by the Medical Device Bureau of Health Canada for its RealTime High Risk HPV molecular diagnostic test for the detection of human papillomavirus (HPV), the leading cause of cervical cancer.

SURREY, B.C. | Patients of the Amari Medical Clinic and Integrated Health Centre in Surrey can now have their most important and up-to-date test results, appointments and healthcare stats integrated with their smartphone, laptop or tablet.