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January 27, 2010 -- Hospital Impact has been ranked one of the top 50 healthcare blogs by Wikio.
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by Tony Chen
In the past, we've talked about a "GlucoPhone" that can read and transmit blood sugar results. We've also talked about the wisdom of incorporating healthcare into everyday life (versus compartmentalizing healthcare as a separate destination). Well, here's one idea that aligns with that concept: a (prototype) wellness phone that assesses your stress level, measures your body fat %, takes your pulse, analyzes your breath, and gives you pep talks.
Still in prototype (and they're only testing it in Japan for now), but nonetheless, a great idea. See more pictures and more on how they fit it all in there here.
Sooner or later, someone is going to figure out how to make wellness un-annoying enough (or maybe even fun!). How great would it be if hospitals could be a part of that conversation?
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Safety TipHospital facilities built today do not include asbestos, but many older buildings still have asbestos components in them. Steam pipes, boilers and furnace ducts were often insulated with an asbestos blanket or asbestos paper tape because of their fireproof and insulating properties. Resilient floor tiles were made from vinyl asbestos. Asbestos cement was employed in roofing, shingles and siding materials. The hazard of this carcinogen increases when the fibers become airborne, and untrained contractors can inadvertently increase risks by cutting, tearing, sawing, scraping, or sanding asbestos materials. Elevated asbestos levels can occur in hospitals where old materials are damaged or disturbed. It is best to leave undamaged asbestos material alone if it is not likely to be disturbed. Inhaling asbestos fibers is known to cause mesothelioma and other diseases. Be sure to use an experienced asbestos removal contractor when you need to get rid of old materials that might contain asbestos. |
