In general, something is said to be online if it is connected to some larger network or system (which is implicitly the "line", though this interpretation is often useless). Several more specific meanings exist:
In common parlance, the larger network in question is usually the Internet, so that 'online' describes information that is accessible through the Internet.
In a system for the performance of a particular task, an element of the system is said to be online if it is operational. For instance, a power plant is online if it is supplying power to the power grid. Alternatively, a section of road may be said to be online if it is open to traffic.
Nursing Regulator To Develop New Standards For Nursing Education Sat, 06 Sep 2008 04:00:00 -0700 A new framework for pre-registration nursing education is to be developed with a view to ensuring that the new nurse of tomorrow is able to work safely and effectively to meet the needs of the people in their care as the delivery of healthcare services continues to change. Inverness Medical Launches Portable Blood Testing Monitor To Warn Patients And Their Physicians Of Potential Blood Clots Sat, 06 Sep 2008 04:00:00 -0700 Inverness Medical Physician Diagnostics Group, a division of Inverness Medical Innovations, announced the launch of the INRatio®2 PT/INR Monitoring System, a portable device that measures blood-clotting time, also known as prothrombin time, using one drop of blood from a patient's finger. Gene Associated With Pair-Bonding In Animals Has Similar Effects In Human Males Sat, 06 Sep 2008 04:00:00 -0700 Variation in the gene for one of the receptors for the hormone vasopressin appears to be associated with how human males bond with their partners, according to an international team of researchers. The researchers found that the "334" allele of a common AVPR1A variation, the human version of avpr1a studied in voles, seemed to have negative effects on men's relationship with their spouses.
Children's Hospital Medical Center - Providing resources and tools for journalists. Details of programs and services.
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Contemporary Long Term Care - An online information center for administrators, directors of nursing, medical directors, pharmacists and other professionals responsible for management and patient care at nursing facilities, residential care centers, and hospitals with long-term care.
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HeadlineSpot - Health care industry headlines, journals by medical specialty, and health care publications. Events and stock prices.
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Health Care Scorecard - Not for profit site for use by healthcare professionals and the general public for information and services. News, products, and services.
Healthcare Intelligence Network - For health management executives for information on the business of healthcare. Publications, forums, and subscription details
Healthcare Review - A monthly series dedicated to reviewing and interpreting significant developments in health care delivery.
Hospital Network .com - Daily news and product updates for professionals in the hospital administration industry- Information on manufacturing, technology, equipment, supplies, and discussion forums, newsletter, software
Meta Description: [ Resource for professionals in the health care industry- Information on hospitals, healthcare, surgery centers, infection control and more ]
Infection Control Online - An information center on infection control and disease prevention related content and consulting services.
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KnowledgeSpace - Subscription-based website providing tools, resources and best practices to help internal auditors save time, manage risk, and add value.
Managed Care Insider eNews - Free monthly electronic version of print newsletter which is analysis of the managed care industry.
McKnight's Long-Term Care News Online - Newsmagazine for those providing long-term care throughout the continuum of care, including skilled nursing care, subacute care, assisted living, seniors housing, adult day care and home care.
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Perspectives International - Offers brief news about innovation, both in New Zealand and internationally, as well as interviews, features and occasional editorial comment.
POL.it - Psychiatric magazine in Europe. Articles and information in Italian and English.
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Practicing Medicine Online - The legalities involved and some success stories of buying prescription medicine on the web.
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