April 2008

An improved mammography system currently in clinical trials at Emory University�s Breast Imaging Center in Atlanta is showing dramatic improvements in both early detection of suspicious lesions and reductions in false-positive readings.

The Internet's influence on the oncology nurse's role as patient educator is continually changing, with more and more patients using the Internet to search for health-related information.

Although there have been many important advances in healthcare over the past couple decades, the introduction of new technologies into clinical practice may have had the most far-reaching impact on the healthcare system.

Chemotherapy errors have been attributed to many causes, including illegible handwriting, transcription errors, and human error.

With the field of PHRs now significantly expanding to include providers, payers, employers, and information technology industry giants, such as Microsoft and Google, public awareness and attitudes regarding PHRs have changed.