Saturday, July 30, 2011
Apps as revolutionary medical tools
With the advent of the iPhone and near introduction of the 5-th generation phone, we are starting to see more advanced applications. These more 'mature' apps are now beginning to have an impact in healthcare -- particularly with the ability to act as diagnostic tools. From reading EKG's to checking blood pressure, analyzing a urine sample, and even this -- checking your blood glucose through nano-sensors? Now that's revolutionary!
http://www.tuaw.com/2011/07/22/iphone-reads-blood-glucose-level-with-nanosensor-tattoo/
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
GSK - Corporate Responsibility
I received the attached "Dear Doctor" letter yesterday, and upon reading the contents, I must commend GSK on their corporate responsibility in creating a positive effect on our healthcare delivery system in the US. The elimination of sales goals as an incentive compensation measure and new guidelines for how pharmaceutical representatives are compensated and evaluated (effective July 1) is a powerful indication of big-pharma regulating itself and improving its image in the eyes of providers and patients. GO GSK!
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big pharma,
corporate responsibility,
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glaxo,
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