 Microsoft Research labs nurture the ideas that become tomorrow’s technology. Learn about the future of healthcare, today.  Polycom, a leader in video and audio solutions, brings a seamless teleconferencing solution to healthcare.  Philips Healthcare tools collect data at the point of care and share it quickly and efficiently. Both patient and hospital savings are measurable and better health care is the result.  Panasonic's Toughbook is a gold standard for medical laptops, built to satisfy demanding customers in critical situations.  The Microsoft Biology Foundation provides an open source platform that allows data sets to communicate, facilitating collaboration and accelerating research.  3M’s latest stethoscope uses Bluetooth wireless technology to allow doctors to record heart beats and store the data as a digital file.  Patients want information but hospital staff are often too busy to answer questions. Microsoft researchers are developing new ways to deliver real-time, patient-friendly information.  With these new mobile apps for schedules, patient results, dictation and charge codes, doctors can make better decisions while on the go.  New software helps families and caregivers share information.  Learn about Windows Azure and how it will make a difference in the Life Sciences industry. You'll see a demo of Windows Azure features and get detailed information on it's benefits to the industry.  Group Health is widely recognized as a world leader in eHealth. Matt Handley, physician and CTO, shares how patient feedback guides how they deliver electronic healthcare.  Company CEO Chris Otto demonstrates MyHalo, offering around-the-clock vital sign and activity monitoring using body sensor technology combined with the Internet.  Dr. Kim Pittenger, Medical Director of Virgina Mason Medical Center clinic in Kirkland, WA shows how lessons from Toyota's efficient production line are transforming patient experience.  Doctors receive new insights into the symptoms of their young chronically ill patients courtesy of a video game. Health Tech Today talks with the creator of the new technology, Cornelia Ruland.  Sanofi-aventis improves productivity, innovation, and security with Microsoft Windows 7  Microsoft unified communications allows healthcare professionals to communicate using one familiar interface to manage email, phone calls, Web conferencing, calendars, and audio or video conferences with a click of the mouse or a simple voice command.  Global pharmaceutical company improves productivity, innovation and security with Microsoft Windows 7  Finding an HIV vaccine relies on tracking huge amounts of data and rapid mutations. Learn how researchers are finding pivotal characteristics with help from Microsoft Research.  See how this real-life knight is leading the crusade for patient empowerment. Sir Muir Gray discusses his vision for the future of healthcare and why technology plays such a pivotal role. |
