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DMJ Computing Care Archives

Computing Care is a DMJ column that reviews computer-related products, Web sites or Internet applications to help physicians decide what is hype and what is really happening in technology as it relates to the practice of medicine.

2007	Articles
January	New technology increases patient safety by tracking medication administration

2006	Articles
January	Avian Flu: How technology can help with preparedness and response
February	Is paperwork getting a bad rap?
March	The Top 10 Trends in Healthcare IT
April	Doctors test robotic surgeon for laparoscopy

2005	Articles
January	Return to RFID
February	HIMSS Conference returns to Dallas
March	Electronic ICU: More patients and better outcomes?
April	Politics and Public Perception of EMRs: A division between benefits and security
May	Common Sense Beat Research to the Punch: Computerization may not be the answer
June	Could a fire ruin your records? Technology can prevent a disaster from being a "disaster"
July	From Robo-Docs to CPOEs: Wading through the pros and cons of new technology
October	Pulling Together to Help Those in Need: EMRs are key to being prepared for a crisis
November	Pro Teams Try Telemetry to Reduce Health Risks
December	IT Backbone of Project Katrina: enSYNC rose to the challenge

2004	Articles
January	UT Southwestern's Clinical Services Initiative: Using information technology to improve patient care
February	Second Opinion: Should we rely on a computer?
March	Need a new Office?: Upgrading your Microsoft software
April	HIPAA and Beyond: HIMSS survey
May	Hospital IT from the patient's perspective
June	Fun, Cute. . . Therapeutic?: Playing video games could improve surgical skills
July	MIDAS: Information technology meets biodefense
August	GlucoMON: A father's necessity breeds his invention
September	Healthcare IT on the Campaign Trail: How much and how fast?
October	Internet Pharmacies: Rewards and risks
November	Viral Vigilance: Texas Health Alert Network
December	Implantable ID Chips

2003	Articles
January	Performance Review: Patients can read about you and rate you online
February	Online Healthcare System: Real world or future world?
March	Tablet PC: A case of contradiction
April	Texas Healthcare Data: The hunt for medical trivia and research
May	Modernizing Health Care: Government pushes for more medical technology
June	Online CME: More sites available, but few opt for convenience
July	Digital Pens: Technology beginning to accommodate users
August	Rapid Prototyping: Custom fabrication of bone replacement
September	Benchmarking: A diagnostic tool for practice management
October	Virus Protection: Without it--you're inviting trouble
November	Computer Recycling: Throwing them away shouldn't be an option
December	History vs the Perpetual Present

2002	Articles
January	Reducing Medical Errors: Information technology can help
February	Robots in the OR: Networks link physicians and enhance patient care
March	Windows XP: Be patient when debating about upgrading
April	3G: Mobile Internet access for your practice
May	An Ounce of Prevention: Back up your files to properly care for your data
June	Web Services: Online office administration
July	The Possibility of Profitability: WebMD passes test for health care on the Internet
August	Personal Digital Assistants: Considerations before you hot sync
September	Electronic Genetics: Computer-assisted risk assessment
October	Implantable Sensors: Three complicated technologies at work in the body
November	Digital Photography: Cameras aren't just for staff photos anymore
December	The Games We Play: The Internet is another place to play doctor

2001	Articles
January	High-Speed Data Networks: Austin radiologists are upgrading to enhance their practice
February	Speech Recognition Software: Do you like what you hear?
March	Internet Pharmacies: Is the convenience worth the risk?
April	Web Site Check-ups: Does your site make the grade?
May	Office XP: The latest Microsoft upgrade
June	HIPAA Compliance: Government mandate tops technology trends
July	A New Computer?: You can afford it
August	Computer Screen Savers: Idle power put to use
September	WLANs: Wireless networking for total mobility
October	Patient E-mails: Guidelines help avoid mishaps
December	Bioinformatics: Privacy issues and the Internet collide

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