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Portable Ultrasound Technology, 2007.
This paper focuses on the GE Logiq Book XP, the portable, high-quality diagnostic imaging technology.
772 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 27.95
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The paper discusses how current portable devices are changing imaging diagnostics. The paper focuses on GE's Logiq Book XP Ultrasound System and shows how it fulfills the market need for a relatively low cost, mobile and flexible ultrasound device. The paper looks at its advantages over existing systems and stresses how the GE Logiq Book XP is an important addition to the growing field of portable ultrasound devices.
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Introduction: The Portable Revolution
GE's Logiq Book XP Ultrasound System
Discussion
Conclusions
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"Ultrasound technology bounces acoustic waves off samples, extracting images and data from the reflected signals by using relatively inexpensive electronics that switch between transmitting and receiving (Rollins, 2005). Ultrasound technology exists in a variety of forms from analog to digital, from pulsed to continuous wave, and from 2D to 3D to 4D images. One of the most advanced ultrasound systems is a continuous wave (CW) Doppler ultrasound that colorizes time-controlled images to calculate fluid velocities within the body (Allan, 2006; Tuite, 2005). Unfortunately, ultrasound technology isn't traditionally considered portable. CW Doppler ultrasound devices, in particular, require large computer boards to function (Allan, 2006). The end result is that most ultrasound equipment is large, ungainly, and expensive."
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The History of Ultrasound Technology, 2003.
A review of ultrasound technology, looking at its origns and development.
1,072 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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A look at the history and uses of ultrasound technology. According to the paper, ultrasound is a medical technology that is used to diagnose various diseases and other disorders, as well as contribute to a healthy pregnancy, or diagnose fetal abnormalities.
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"Ultrasound technology's roots are in the development of SONAR technology in the mid-19th century. The concept of high-frequency sound waves, or "ultrasound," had been around since the late 18th century when an Italian scientist began exploring the natural navigational system used by bats. In 1876, Francis Galton developed the Galton whistle, which was capable of producing the high-frequency sounds, however, "The real breakthrough in the evolution of high frequency echo-sounding techniques came when the piezo-electric effect in certain crystals was discovered by Pierre Curie and his brother Jacques Curie in Paris, France in 1880" (Woo, 1). RADAR and radio technology developments during World War I also had a reasonable contribution to the early development of ultrasound."
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MP3 Players and Portable CD Players, 2006.
Compares and contrasts MP3 players with portable compact disc players.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 0 sources, $ 26.95
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What is the difference between a MP3 player and a portable CD player? Music is definitely important to most people. Music lovers will love the new MP3 compared to a CD player. This paper compares and contrasts the similarities and differences between MP3 players and portable CD players and shows that MP3 players have many advantages compared to a portable CD player.
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"Would it be fun to carry popular music in a shirt pocket? Perhaps carry the music as a necklace playing rap songs? Most people enjoy music and enjoy having it with them as they work during the day or in the evening when they choose to relax. Teenagers enjoy listening to music while they do their homework or when they walk to a friend's house. Music is definitely important to most people. Music lovers will love the new MP3 compared to a CD player. Comparing and contrasting the similarities and differences between MP3 players and portable CD players will show that MP3 players have many advantages compared to a portable CD player. Comparing the size of a MP3 player and a portable CD player will show how easy it is to carry a MP3 player compared to the CD player."
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Angel Medical - Portable Dialysis Device, 2008.
An examination of a business proposition for Angel Medical's portable dialysis device.
4,072 words (approx. 16.3 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 109.95
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This paper discusses the business potential of Angel Medical and their portable dialysis device. It describes a background to the product and the advantages of using this product as opposed to similar products. The paper then examines marketing aspects for the device and potential business and technical risks that may exist. Finally, the paper presents the writer's personal opinion of the business proposition.
Table of Contents:
Executive Summary
The U.S. Dialysis Market
Background: Patient Switching Between Peritoneal Dialysis and Hemodialysis
Description of the Portable Dialysis Device Product Line
Advantages of the Portable Dialysis Device, vs. Hemodialysis
Manufacturing Costs, Product Pricing, and Medicare Reimbursement
Marketing
Competitive Outlook
Potential Business Risks
Potential Technical Risks
Potential Risks During Use
Product Development for an Animal Study
Company Milestones
Patents
Author's Opinion of this Business Proposal
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"Baxter Healthcare (headquartered in Deerfield, IL) currently has 90% of the U.S. peritoneal dialysis market. They derive most of their peritoneal dialysis revenue from selling bags of dialysate and from leasing APD cyclers, so any significant market penetration by Angel Medical would most likely be seen as a threat. While Baxter has a large U.S. and international sales presence, they are notoriously weak in R&D. Nearly all of their products and technologies were purchased, rather than developed internally. Baxter attempted to create a Portable Dialysis Device in 2000, but gave up after insufficient progress was made in the allotted time. Baxter is also the most likely suitor for Angel Medical, after the device has achieved some market penetration."
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Consumer Portable Audio Electronic Products, 2007.
A SWOT analysis of the consumer portable audio electronic products industry.
851 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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The paper examines the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats in the audio electronic industry, specifically portable products like MP3 players. The paper discusses the growing market, focusing on companies like Sony and Toshiba. The paper discusses brand awareness of these products and discusses development agreements between companies such as Nike and Apple, where iPods would be attached to running shoes to measure distances. The paper concludes that while the market is booming, with the average consumer spending $250 a year on music, this could be nearing saturation point.
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Strengths
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Threats
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"Continual new product development - The dominant approach this industry generates new demand is through new product development. Apple's research and development spend dominates the industry today and has lead to the adoption of wireless and potentially cellular TV on the iPod platform. Growing international sales - The continued focus on growing global sales through the development of distribution channels, varying music and video formats, and a focus on bringing localized content to specific areas of the world where digitized music is not available today."
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Portable Power Tool Industry, 2006.
A comparison of two of the largest competitors in the portable power tool industry: Smith & White Corporation and the Makatume Corporation.
826 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 29.95
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This paper investigates, discusses and compares the weaknesses of the Smith & White Corporation and the Makatume Corporation. The paper also points out that while these two corporations currently make up most of the portable power tool industry, the industry is gaining strength in the Far East and if the two companies do not address their weaknesses soon, they will soon be facing some stiff competition from overseas.
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"For the last 20 years, Smith & White Corporation has been producing precision machined products. During the past seven years they have expanded their product line and now they have the most complete offering of power tools and accessories in the world. Their products reach the chip manufacturing industry, aerospace industries, packaging, electronics, gaming, and pharmaceutical industries throughout North America, Europe, and Asia."
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Portable Juice Bars, 2007.
A proposal for a portable juice bar, offering healthy alternatives to snack foods at a high school cafeteria.
1,083 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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This paper presents a new proposal to offer healthier alternatives to soft drinks and prepackaged snack food in a high school cafeteria. It addresses the issues that the parents and students are concerned about, regarding the current foods available at the cafeteria. The proposal then discusses the benefits to the students, of changing the available food.
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"In conclusion, this is a proposal to start a new healthy foods and juice bar in the local high school cafeteria. This is an essential addition that will encourage and promote healthy eating at a young age and will give students an opportunity to learn a trade in the "foods" program or to simply learn about different aspects of the world of healthy eating and healthy living. The students at the high school level are very excited about this program and support it 100%. Not only will it be a positive thing for the students, it will also showcase and support local farmers and specialty stores."
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Portable PC's vs. Desktop Computers, 2002.
The following paper examines the way in which the declining number of desktop PC shipments in the U.S. and worldwide, in 2001, has given a new challenge to the PC industry.
1,875 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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This paper explores the factors that caused the decrease in desktop industry growth. This essay focuses on new technology substitution, competition forced price-cutting, and decrease in consumer demand. The author contends that portable PC?s will eventually outsell desktops
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"PC makers, especially branded vendors, then can turn to small business, which has been growing enormously in the last five years. There is a great demand in using the Internet to facilitate the work-at-home businesses, which means this could be a fast expanding and stable market to rely on for several years in the future.What people need nowadays is simply to make the most of the effective and efficient use and maximum performance of the hardware as advertised by each company. If they need to combat the time with the fast growing internet era, then the speedy and accurate software is what business people need. Industry needs to grow various options to customers where they can choose what they need and in some good options. An industry may need to develop direct selling through customers, getting more various new entries in market diversification. "
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The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, 2008.
Looks at the history, goals and problems of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
855 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 30.95
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This paper discusses the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which was intended to improve access and renewability with respect to employment related group health plans, to health insurance coverage sold in connection with group plans, and to the individual market, by amending the Public Health Service Act. The paper relates that the primary elements in the legislation for most workers are portability and a general improvement in coverage but the Act falls short in addressing these problems. The paper outlines the shortcomings of the Act and provides examples to illustrate them. The paper concludes that, even though main issue in the law is portability, the many other provisions in the Act show how even that one particular change requires a good deal of change in other areas as well.
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"Epstein (2002) notes some of the unintended consequences of HIPAA with reference to medical research. He cites the provisions on privacy and finds a conflict "between the concern for privacy on the one hand, and the ability of medical scientists, physicians, and institutions to continue on with their traditional research activities." Under the new rules, it is assumed that everyone needs to obtain consent for the disclosure or use of any particular medical record for any kind of purpose, and when HIPAA does distinguish among purposes, it does so based on the needs of the individual."
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Therapeutic Ultrasound, 2004.
An examination of the effectiveness of therapeutic ultrasound as a treatment for chronic inflammatory conditions.
2,369 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 16 sources, MLA, $ 72.95
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This paper discusses therapeutic ultrasound, a physical modality used in the treatment of a plethora of medical and surgical conditions by many health care practitioners. Although widespread use of therapeutic ultrasound suggests efficacy, its specific physiological and therapeutic effects remain questionable. In particular, it examines how chronic inflammatory conditions are specific musculoskeletal conditions in which the acute inflammatory process is unable to restore the tissue to its original state. It looks at how, over the past few decades, chronic inflammatory conditions like tendinitis have increased dramatically, and the importance of evaluating the effectiveness of one of the most utilized modalities for the treatment of these conditions has grown.
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"Absorption, reflection, refraction and acoustical streaming are primarily responsible for the ability of ultrasound to produce biophysical effects. (8) The biophysical effects of ultrasound are grouped into two classifications, thermal and nonthermal. Thermal effects of ultrasound are mainly a result of absorption and reflection. They include increased blood flow, increased tissue extensibility, increased pain threshold, increased macrophage activity, increased collagen deposition, and reduction of muscle spasm. Nonthermal effects of ultrasound are mainly a result of acoustical streaming. Acoustical streaming is defined as the unidirectional flow of tissue fluids. These effects include tissue regeneration, wound healing, reduction of edema, synthesis of protein and collagen, and changes in cell membrane permeability."
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Health Information Portability Accounting Act (HIPAA), 2005.
This paper discusses the impact Health Information Portability Accounting Act (HIPPA) has had on employers and on the confidentiality of health information.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 60.95
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This paper explains that the Health Information Portability Accounting Act (HIPAA) creates federally mandated requirements regarding protected health information (PHI) that can impact any employer, regardless of its size, location or industry. The author points out that employers who sponsor group health plans are affected depending on whether the employer (1) is fully insured or self-insured and (2) creates or receives Protected Health Information, defined to include all individually identifiable health information held or transmitted by a covered entity or business associate electronically or in other forms with the exceptions (a) that the Privacy Rules do not apply to employment records, including medical information employers use to comply with various disability laws, such as American Disabilities Act (ADA), and workers' compensation, or to administer workplace disability policies or substance abuse rules and (b) health information useful to the employer in administering their health plan. The paper relates that the act allows adolescents access to confidential care for contraception and sexually transmitted diseases and other services.
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Introduction
HIPPA Privacy Rules
HIPPA Compliance and Employers
HIPPA and Consumers
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"In connection with implementing a compliance program, group health plans are exempt from these requirements if they provide health benefits solely through an insurance contract with a health insurance issuer or an HMO and they do not create or receive PHI except for summary health information, or information regarding the status of an individual's enrollment, or disenrollment from the HMO or health insurance issuer. It is important to note that employers must consider their activities not only in the context of use and disclosure of PHI between the group health plan and the plan sponsor, but also in the context of any disclosures of PHI to a third party. A disclosure from the group health plan to a third party administrator would require adequate assurances of confidentiality, and would require a business associate agreement under the Privacy Rule before PHI could be disclosed."
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The Health Information Portability Accounting Act (HIPAA), 2005.
This paper discusses the Health Information Portability Accounting Act (HIPAA), which went into effect the first quarter of 2003.
1,540 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 50.95
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This paper explains that the Health Information Portability Accounting Act (HIPAA) creates federally mandated requirements regarding protected health information (PHI) that can impact any employer regardless of its size, location or industry. The author points out four components of the Privacy Rules: (1) Use and disclosure rules, (2) privacy practices notice, (3) individual rights provisions that preserve the individuals right to access and amend the information, obtain an accounting of disclosure and secure additional protections and (4) administrative requirements. The paper stresses that employers must be aware that noncompliance with the Privacy Rule requirements carries rigorous fines and criminal penalties for a knowing violation and for a violation with intent to sell, transfer or use PHI for commercial gain.
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"The healthcare industry is familiar with the Privacy Rule HIPAA Act; however, many outside the industry are not necessarily aware of the significant impact that the Privacy Rule may have on them. All employers that provides healthcare coverage to its employees, either through a fully insured or self-insured health plan, is affected by the Privacy Rule and must comply with the Rule. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services ("HHS") is not authorized to regulate employers directly, however employers are regulated under the Privacy Rule indirectly, through the group health plans that they establish. A group health plan is considered a "covered entity", and is therefore directly regulated unless it is a small, self-administered plan with less than 50 participants. Many group health plans are contractual entities with no independent assets."
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Health Insurance Portability Act, 2008.
An overview of the "Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act " (HIPPA) 1996 and its concerns and effects on radiology practice.
4,585 words (approx. 18.3 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 119.95
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The paper provides background information on the "Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act " (HIPAA) and discusses the objectives and important elements of the Act. The paper highlights the issues associated with the application of HIPAA by radiologists and discusses the efforts of the radiologists in safeguarding patient privacy. The paper concludes by highlighting the importance of radiology and the issue of HIPAA compared to other professions concerned with health care.
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"With regard to the HIPAA Act, there are three elements that incorporate necessities unique to health care organizations such as "standards for the Privacy of Individually Identifiable Information, Standards for Electronic Signature and Code Sets and Standards for Security and Electronic Signature". ("Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA): Comprehensive self-study guide", n. d.) The Standards with regard to the 'Privacy of Individually Identifiable Information' are dependent upon the necessities to safeguard the privacy of the health information of every patient in oral, written, electronic and any other additional form. The standards for Security and Electronic Signature are dependent upon the necessities to insulate the integrity of and to regulate the reach to health information. They are chalked to safeguard information from change, destruction loss and accidental or deliberate revelation to unauthorized individuals. The Standards for Electronic Signature and Code Sets are dependent upon the necessities for health care parameters to transmit effectively with one another for such basic activities such as payment, claims processing, and establishing coverage with regard to a health plan and finding out a patient's standard of eligibility for services. The Medical Practices and Businesses with regard to HIPAA regulations are also known as 'covered entities'. They incorporate healthcare plans, healthcare providers, and the demands of clearinghouses."
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3-D Ultrasound Project, 2005.
A review of London University Hospital and its 3-D ultrasound project from 1994.
3,375 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 7 sources, $ 133.95
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This paper examines an actual business case study from 1994 detailing the decisions confronting Tony Dagnone as he contemplated how best to commercialize a path breaking 3-D ultrasound developed by the University of Western Ontario hospital that same year. In broad strokes, the paper examines the context of the situation and also examines what factors argued both for and against various strategic alternatives.
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"Life Images: A Review of London University Hospital and its 3-D Ultrasound Project from 1994 Mission Statement In 1995, the University Hospital of London, Ontario Canada and its local counterpart, Victoria Hospital, merged as one (Dagnone 2005 para.2). As a result, the mission statement of University Hospital as it stood in 1994 has (at least in light of the available evidence) been revised and updated. Be that as it may, the general goals of the "old" University hospital in 1994 were to provide exemplary care, to protect the rights and dignity of patients, to export knowledge through research, to maintain its reputation as an internationally-recognized leader in teaching in research, and to train capable and effective physicians (Gerowitz 1995 pp.1-2). "
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The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), 2007.
An analysis of the impact of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) on healthcare.
972 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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This paper looks at how in 2003 the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was passed, setting a national standard for privacy protection of health information as a result of long-standing concerns of information privacy. It analyzes and describes HIPAA as well as the connection and impact that privacy standards have on healthcare.
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"The HIPAA regulations protect medical records and other individually identifiable information that is written, electronically stored or communicated orally. Under HIPAA, covered health plans, doctors and other health care providers must provide a notice to their patients how they may use personal medical information and their rights, which patients need to sign for acknowledgment (United States Department of Health and Human Services, 2003). The regulations do not restrict the ability of doctors, nurses and other providers to share information needed to treat patients, but personal health information cannot be used for purposes unrelated to healthcare and covered entities may only share the minimum of protected information for a particular purpose. "
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