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Cardiac Ablation Technologies Market: Increase in geriatric population with rise in incidence of cardiac diseases drive market
Transparency Market Research (TMR) has published a new report titled, “Cardiac Ablation Technologies Market – Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2018–2026”. According to the report, the global cardiac ablation technologies market was valued at US$ 3,228.95.4 Mn in 2017. It is projected to expand at a CAGR of 11.1% during forecast period from …
New report says coronavirus pandemic could last for two years – and may not subside until 70% of the population has immunity
As coronavirus restrictions around the world are being lifted, a new report warns the pandemic that has already killed more than 230,000 people likely won’t be contained for two years. The modeling study from the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) at the University of Minnesota also says that about 70% of people need to …
Italy in quarantine, locks down quarter of population
Two tourists from Argentina wearing respiratory masks walk while holding a tourist map in Piazza Duomo in Milan, on March 5. 2020. PIERO CRUCIATTI This is a live blog. Please check back for updates. Global cases: At least 103,168, according to the latest figures from the World Health Organization Global deaths: At least 3,507, according to the latest …
Bhutan looks to technology to control dog population, Digital News
Beginning July in Bhutan, a microchip would be embedded under the skin of pet dogs and quick response (QR) code around a dog’s neck would help locate dogs. However, at the heart of the debate is still how humane the approaches are. Chief veterinarian Officer with Department of Livestock, Dr Karma Rinzin (PhD), said the …
Bhutan looks to technology to control dog population
Beginning July next year, a microchip would be embedded under the skin of pet dogs and quick response (QR) code around a dog’s neck would help locate dogs. However, at the heart of the debate is still how humane the approaches are. Chief veterinarian Officer with Department of Livestock, Dr Karma Rinzin (PhD), said the …
OLDER AND WISER: New technology can benefit our aging population
Digital technology is here to stay, and it’s gaining traction every day as it relates to seniors and healthy aging. Some of us hate technology and wish for a time when there seemed to be more face to face communication and less reliance on devices meant to make our lives better. In a November 2019 …
Quarter of world’s pig population ‘to die of African swine fever’ | World news
About a quarter of the global pig population is expected to die as a result of the African swine fever (ASF) epidemic, according to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE). Global pork prices are rising spurred by growing demand from China, where as many as 100 million pigs have died since ASF broke out …
Geisinger Health’s plan to keep aging Pennsylvania population healthy
Geisinger, a health system based in central Pennsylvania, is investing heavily in the basic care it provides, starting with seniors. The hope is that by focusing on primary care and prevention, the health system, which also runs a health plan, could keep more people healthier and out of the hospital. Geisinger’s efforts to care for …
DOCR Says New Technology Could be Key to Reducing North Dakota’s Prison Population
The North Dakota Department of Corrections says they have a plan for more reforms to the state’s prison system, and they say it’s ambitious. They’ve adopted a new data collection system that, supposedly, will help the DOCR track whether their programs are actually working, to shut the State Pen’s revolving door. The North Dakota Department …
Population Health Versus Personalized Medicine – Lost in Translation?
Evidence-based medicine, it seems commonsensical; who could argue about using the best evidence available to make treatment decisions? The difficulty, of course, is that the evidence comes from studies of large populations, often expressed in terms of average responses; and as a clinician, you want to tailor the care to the one member of the …