From the TV show, “House”, the irascible but brilliant Doctor House tells a class of med students that they will make mistakes and they will lose lives and that they better get used to it or either find another job or become a teacher.... 
Telehealth is now being mainstreamed by PCTs across the country in order to prevent avoidable hospital admissions to hospital and monitor long-term needs within the home. The increasingly widespread use of telehealth solutions is also transforming... 
There has been a growing understanding of the microbial threats that exist in laboratory & medical practice as of today. Simultaneously these threatening trends have been accompanied by a tremendous advance in the science and technology of in-cl... 
Imagine a medical laboratory performing a genetic test to detect metastasis from blood in a breast cancer patient. Shrink this laboratory down to an area of 1x1cm² and you have a lab-on-chip. The tools in the real-life lab are replaced by micro... 
Finland is a Nordic country with a population of 5.3 million inhabitants. The country is famous for a good system for healthcare and social welfare, which is based on extensive public responsibility and tax funding1. The vision for 2015 Minist... 
Nanotechnology is the creation of useful, functional materials, devices, and systems through controlling and manipulating matter at the molecular level. It is a multidisciplinary field undergoing exponential growth with broad applications among all ... 
The “Darwinian Model” is alive and well. Significant risks and opportunities are driving businesses to shed the inefficiencies of the past or go the way of the dinosaur. This is especially true in Healthcare. Given the ... 
Everyone is talking about “living green” – taking whatever steps we can as individuals to use less energy and use it more efficiently. That idea of allocating resources and optimizing efficiencies certainly extends beyond solar pa... 
During the last years there has been a rapid development concerning new techniques for the use of various cardiac imaging methods. Besides the well-known cardiac ultrasound methods there are now more and more imaging modalities coming up. Cardiac MR... 
Cancer has long struck fear in the minds of patients and their families. Through much of human history, the scourge of cancer most often led to death. But thanks to many factors, a large number of cancer patients today can expect to recover from thi... 
While consumer directed healthcare (CDH) is receiving wide-spread attention from the media, the scope is often on electronic medical record adoption or health savings accounts. While these are important developments in improving care and lowering co... 
More than 17.5 million electrosurgical procedures are performed annually in the United States, in a variety of surgical fields. Yet, electrosurgical methods have changed little in the last 80 years. They have remained relatively crude, essentially ... 
Use of Information Technology in Healthcare,especially Electronic Health Records (EHRs),can potentially improve healthcare. However,worldwide the usage of EHRs is limited and studies in developed countries like US have shown that electronic records... 
“Unsustainable” is the word which best describes the healthcare system today. Frost & Sullivan is uncertain as to how far the healthcare industry will accede, but “rising costs”, “changing demographics” ... 
The concept of colon cancer screening is based on the premise that it is a common, lethal and preventable disease. As of 2003, approximately 147,500 new cases of colorectal cancer were diagnosed annually in the U.S., translating to a cumulati... 
One of the fundamental challenges the Global healthcare Industry faces is in reducing costs and providing a better baseline quality of care for most of the World’s population. While billions continue to be spent in the developed world on the d... 
International recruitment impacts every healthcare facility in the United States even if it has never recruited a foreign nurse. Foreign trained nurses comprise roughly 15% of the newly licensed nurses in the United States, and that number is ... 
In this rapidly changing world, information communication is essential. Accessibility of information has always been challenging and it becomes much more complex when it comes to health information. We live in an era of electronic communication that ... 
Healthcare is facing great challenges today. The current demographic trend and the affordability of healthcare services are just two keywords that underscore this point. 
In healthcare, response time is critical to ensuring patient recovery and satisfaction. To respond promptly to patient needs, caregivers require immediate and secure access to information, such as health records and prescription databases.... 
The increasing number of high-risk pregnancies is placing greater demands on hospitals and obstetrical clinicians worldwide – and is resulting in a need for a higher level of fetal - maternal monitoring during both the antepartum and intrapart... 
Delivery of quality healthcare is becoming more complex. Demands for efficiency, maintaining costs, and continuously improving patient care remain an ongoing challenge. ... 
The Healthcare industry is one of the largest industries catering to the medical needs of innumerable people around the globe. Consuming over 10 percent of the gross domestic product of most developed nations, healthcare is an enormous part of... 
A study of more than 500 breast cancer survivors shows that it’s never too late to reap the benefits of an exercise program. The study, found that breast cancer survivors who pursued physical activity during and after treatment reported an imp... 
Nobody likes to be sick, but if your health does take a plunge, it’s reassuring to know that technology can now help ensure you’ll receive fast and effective medical attention.... 
| Healthcare Events & Exhibitions |
Latest tools support customers drive to achieve financial excellence and weather tough economy-Siem
Siemens Healthcare is showcasing a comprehensive portfolio of financial solutions at the Healthcare Financial Management Association’s (HFMA) Healthcare Finance Conference 2009, Seattle, Wa, June 14-17 (booths #1619, 1621) as part of its commi... Clarient launches new gene mutation test to help select therapy for non-small cell lung cancer
Clarient, Inc., a premier anatomic pathology and molecular testing services resource for pathologists, oncologists, and the pharmaceutical industry, announced the launch of a new gene mutation test that can help physicians select the proper therapy f... Advanced telemedicine system links four European hospitals using GÉANT and local research networks
Healthcare across Europe could be improved through a new telemedicine system demonstrated today across the GÉANT academic network and various national research networks. Three hospitals across Europe have been linked for the first time using a... Stanford study expands window for effective stroke treatment
Once symptoms start, there's only a tiny window of time for stroke victims to get life-saving treatment. Now, research from the Stanford University School of Medicine has cracked that window open a bit wider. ... Publication
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Up Coming Webinars - July 09
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Future of Healthcare - Courtesy Microsoft
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Press Releases
- Michael Reitermann, the new CEO of Siemens Healthcare’s U.S. organization, effective July 1, 2009.
- Dual-source technology gains acceptance in computed tomography
- NewClassic, the Re-Launch of METTLER TOLEDO Classic Balance Portfolio Helps Users Create Lasting Val
- Varian s RapidArc Radiotherapy technology enables pioneering cancer teatments at top dutch oncology
Product Showcase
Visonic Technologies - Elpas RF Ethernet Reader
Visonic Technologies announces the availability of the Elpas2 RF Ethernet Rea...
Siemens sets a new standard for breast ultrasound
New automated breast ultrasound system automatically acquires volumes and off...