UPenn leading the way on cooling therapy
Source: Reuters, 9/2/2010
Cooling therapy--the concept of lowering core temperature by six degrees to protect brain function during cardiac arrest--is catching on in hospitals across the country and University of Pennsylvania's Center for Resuscitation Science is leading the way, Reuters reports.
Eyeflow: Pittsburgh's SEO company that could
Source: Pop City, 9/2/2010
South Side search engine optimization outfit Eyeflow has been accused of
"tricking" Google, but has putt Pittsburgh on the SEO map nationally,
reports Pop City.
Older users flocking to social media in PA
Source: CNN, 9/2/2010
A Central PA schoolteacher is held up as an example of the growth among
older users of social media sites like Facebook and Twitter, reports
CNN.
UPMC among few in state using 'tele' technology
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 9/2/2010
While most hospitals wait for insurers to cover telemedicine costs, UPMC
in Pittsburgh is already successfully employing telemedicine tools that
can save healthcare dollars, reports the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Robots perform surgery at Pennsylvania Hospital
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, 8/26/2010
For certain procedures, Pennsylvania Hospital surgeons are working with a robotic mechanism, watching on a screen and moving their instruments using hand controls and foot pedals, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Kanjorski: Hybrid automaker considering PA as base of operations
Source: Scranton Times-Tribune, 8/26/2010
After attending a celebration of an Old Forge small business lending program, U.S. Rep. Paul Kanjorski (D-11) announced that Pennsylvania is being considered as the destination for a hybrid auto manufacturer, the Scranton Times-Tribune reports.
Festival at Hartwood to spotlight green living
Source: Valley News Dispatch, 8/26/2010
The Allegheny Green and Innovation Festival, a free event highlighting
sustainable living and innovation in Allegheny County, will be held
Saturday, reports the Valley News Dispatch.