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Technology Help Health Providers

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Technology transformation is not only about upgrading to keep up with the latest innovations, but it is also about changing your business to make intelligent use of technology and data. It is at least part of the answer to almost every critical question you are asking about how your organization will succeed in the new health care environment. There are many opportunities to consider. There is a new frontier of analytics-based approaches that can help your organization address operational challenges like cost structures, clinical quality, workflows, supply chains, and risk controls. The demand for transparency and mobile technology is escalating rapidly. With so much data available, security and privacy concerns are likely top of mind for you and your team. There is much to be done – and fast. But before making these technology investments , it is important to know how it can help your organization make better decisions and run more efficiently. When you consider how each piec...

Glucosamine

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Glucosamine is a supplement derived from shellfish. Glucosamine is primarily sold as a joint health supplement. Studies show that supplementing glucosamine sulfate will reduce the rate of collagen (joint tissue) degradation and symptoms of osteoarthritis. Though glucosamine is comparable to acetaminophen, the reference drug for osteoarthritis, in potency, it is not as reliable. Studies on athletes supplementing glucosamine are limited, but preliminary evidence suggests doses as high as 3,000mg of glucosamine sulfate may be able to slow joint degradation. This effect is most relevant for athletes participating in high impact sports, like running. Though preliminary evidence suggested glucosamine supplementation could cause insulin resistance, follow up studies conclude that glucosamine supplementation does not affect glucose metabolism. Glucosamine is very safe to supplement and its most common side-effect is flatulence. Glucosamine supplementation cannot cure osteoarthritis, but ...

Future of Healthcare - The Leading Physicians of the World

Healthcare changes around the globe such as a rise in chronic diseases, rise in the aging population, and urbanization are the major things to look at when trying to predict the future in healthcare. Such trends have posed concerns and strains in healthcare systems as there are already existing issues in cost, quality, and access of health care. With this in mind, you should realize that new treatments models or techniques are needed to integrate elements of prediction, automation and prevention to make health care efficient and affordable. This article will explain new treatment paradigms and also highlight key areas that are expected to change in each sector. Challenges that the healthcare industry is likely to face in achieving better care for the future are also explained in the article. Below are some of the things that are likely to experience change in the future of healthcare: 1.   Healthcare Technology Healthcare technology is the transforming tool for physi...