Studies show that half of patients admit to not understanding what their doctor told them during an office visit; and more than 75% of emergency room patients acknowledge not fully grasping instructions given to them.
Thursday, 26 May 2011
Wednesday, 25 May 2011
2011 Innovation Tournament: Finding 'A Novel Match Between a Solution and a Need'
Soaking up oil spills with human hair, turning clunkers into hybrids and powering Tanzanian villages with rechargeable batteries are just a few of the ideas to come out of Knowledge@Wharton's second annual Innovation Tournament.
Wednesday, 18 May 2011
US Venture capitalists adopt new strategies in 2011
As the US venture capital industry celebrates its 65th year, firms are seeking new ways to boost returns and grow their operations and portfolios.
Tuesday, 17 May 2011
Heart specialists call for single EU system to approve medical devices
The 68,000 members of the European Society of Cardiology want a single, co-ordinated and rigorous system to oversee the evaluation of medical devices.
Monday, 16 May 2011
Swiss innovation is on a roll
In just 10 years, Switzerland has become a leader in technology innovation in Europe. It’s not yet on a par with Silicon Valley, but they are on the right path, says one German venture capitalist.
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