GE recasts structure Nov 2, 2009
Mr Chopra pointed out how GE developed a low-cost portable electrocardiograph, a medical device used for diagnosing heart problems, in India as a prime example of the reverse innovation business model. Talking about his experiences as country head, he said the biggest challenge in India is to find a way to make a business proposition out of simple applications for mass use based on GE technology and local partnerships. (India Times)
The good old days of medical costs Sep 11, 2009
An electrocardiograph set the patient back 10, while a semi-private room cost 19 per day and a private room went for 24 per day. The original hospital was built for 500,000, a pittance in comparison to the current cost of almost 1 million for any school renovation project undertaken in 2009. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Smart Clothes For Better Healthcare Aug 26, 2009
The embedded sensors include a six-lead electrocardiograph (ECG), respiration movement, pulse rate and skin temperature monitors, in addition to an external oximeter to measure blood oxygen saturation and a 3D accelerometer inside the PPU to measure body position. The data are then transmitted via a secure GPRS mobile connection to a central server. (Science Daily)
IntriCon makes $2.5M acquisition Aug 14, 2009
-based company also makes equipment for electrocardiograph management systems, including a 12 channel, handheld ECG that s able to wirelessly transmit patient information to a patient management system. We intend to leverage Datrix s cardiac monitoring capabilities and incorporate IntriCon s ultra-low-power wireless technology to develop and launch a new wireless cardiac monitoring device, Mark Gorder, president and CEO of IntriCon, said in a news release. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Cardiac Science Reports Q2 Revenue; Resumes AED Shipments Aug 11, 2009
Cardiac Science develops, manufactures, and markets a family of advanced diagnostic and therapeutic cardiology devices and systems, including automated external defibrillators (), electrocardiograph devices (/), cardiac and systems, monitoring systems, hospital defibrillators, telemetry systems, and systems (informatics) that (HIS), electronic medical record (), and other information systems. The company sells a variety of related products and consumables and provides a portfolio of training,... (PR Newswire)
What to Expect in a Cardiac Stress ... Mar 27, 2009
Cardiac stress testing involves taking electrocardiograph (ECG) and blood pressure readings while a person exercises on a treadmill or stationary bike. It's called stress testing because during activity the heart works harder or is "stressed." The activity level starts low, at a slow walk, but increases every three minutes until the person is exhausted, heart rate reaches a predetermined level, or symptoms manifest. (Suite101.com)
Can Your Bank Pass the Stress Test? Feb 21, 2009
By using a medical term, Geithner gave the impression that he had some fiscal electrocardiograph that could be strapped to banks to chart the strength of their accounts. But when it comes to a bank checkup, the actual test is far less scientific. (Time.com)
