Author: ec2WPAdmin

Sep 22 2014

Norton Symantec Antivirus Update
On Sept 16th, 2014 , there was a Norton Symantec antivirus update that happened to some customers. After the update NMIS HL7 users experienced their NMIS HL7 interface no longer working.  Our technical support team diagnosed the issue and tracked it down to Tuesday mornings Symantec virus definitions update.  It was flagging the NMIS HL7 interface services […]
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Sep 16 2014

Users Questions Answered – How to Set Up A Backup
Data loss can occur in any number of ways including human error, computer virus, hardware or system failure, power outage or other. The remedy is to have a data back-up plan in place, to ensure data is adequately protected and can be recovered in a timely manner.  With our clients data protection in mind, we […]
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Sep 09 2014

How Can BioTrax QMS Help Your PET Facility?
BioTrax QMS™ by ec2 software solutions was conceived by an experienced cyclotron executive to create an electronic means to insure and document that the manufacturing processes under his oversight represented best practices and would withstand FDA scrutiny. Cyclotron facilities invest heavily in the technology needed to produce doses but many operators, ironically, fail to take […]
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Sep 02 2014

Nuclear Medicine in Hospitals
Nuclear Medicine uses very small amounts of radioactive materials (radiopharmaceuticals) to image, diagnose and treat disease. Nuclear Medicine imaging provides doctors with information about both structure and function of the body. In imaging, the radiopharmaceuticals are detected by special types of cameras that work with computers to provide very precise pictures about the area of […]
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Aug 27 2014

Radiopharmaceutical Manufacturers Need Quality Management Software
Radiopharmaceutical manufacturers offer many Nuclear Medicine products that provide safe and effective techniques to image the body and treat disease. Manufacturers are developing new and innovative nuclear medicine treatments that target and pinpoint molecular levels within the body.  These manufacturers are revolutionizing the understanding of and approach to a range of diseases and conditions. Hospitals […]
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Aug 19 2014

Reduce Human Error and Increase Data Communication within Hospitals
It is imperative to Hospital operations that data be captured accurately and securely.  Reducing the potential for human error through the use of sophisticated software systems can save hospitals time, money and even potential legal fees. Providing an adequate software system can reduce paper filing, data redundancies, increase facility capacity, and ensure human error potential […]
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Aug 12 2014

Getting Started with BioPointe for Android
In a 2006 survey performed by the American Society of Hospital Pharmacists (ASHP), the primary fear of hospitalized patients was identified as being given the wrong medication. While numerous safeguards are in place to guard against this type of error being made in a nuclear pharmacy setting, nationally, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) estimates that […]
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Aug 05 2014

Changing Radiopharmaceuticals in the Procedure File is Easy with ec2 Software
Nuclear medicine uses radioactive substances to image the body and treat disease. It looks at both the physiology and the anatomy of the body in establishing diagnosis and treatment. Because research is conducted throughout many organizations in efforts to prevent and treat cancer and other diseases, a hospital or outpatient facility may make a change in […]
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Jul 22 2014

What is a Nuclear Stress Test
Heart disease affects millions of people in the United States and is the number one cause of death globally.  There are many symptoms of heart disease including chest pain, shortness of breath, high blood pressure, and an irregular heart beat.  Having these symptoms could lead to a doctor prescribing a nuclear stress test. What is […]
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Jul 16 2014

The Importance of A Data Back-Up
We’ve all heard stories about what’s lost during natural disasters – homes, businesses; in cities waterlogged during southern hurricanes, tornados that level schools and hospitals, earthquakes in California. While major events like these, which cause millions of dollars in damage, occur on a limited basis, a different kind of disaster catches businesses by surprise every […]
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