Technology

The BIOS Diagnostics blood pressure monitor with atrial fibrillation (AFib) screening is the most advanced blood pressure monitor for home use on the market and the first in the world to specifically detect atrial fibrillation, says the manufacturer, Thermor Ltd. of Newmarket, Ont.

The CMAJ has reported that patient navigators are now the norm in Canada. The idea is to have an individual who can guide an individual through what can be long and complex treatments, particularly for cancer.

York Central Hospital (YCH) in Richmond Hill, Ont., has chosen Salumatics to provide outsourced scanning of health records for all clinical areas of the hospital.

Tenet Computer Group has won the gold award in the Best Mobile Solution category at the CDN Channel Elite Awards, which recognize IT providers for their innovation, leadership and commitment to creating value for their customers.

An exclusive distribution agreement for 10 of deCODE Genetics' DNA-based tests has been signed by Warnex Medical Laboratories, a division of Warnex Inc. of Laval, Que. The tests are designed to assess the risk of developing certain common diseases.

Progress on EMR subsidies in Quebec and most of Atlantic Canada marred by false starts and inaction

Use of pseudonyms by celebrities, politicians a nod to concerns about hackers, but is opposed by physicians