MUSC and Siemens Healthineers form strategic partnership to reshape healthcare delivery19 November 2018 The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Siemens Healthineers have formed a first-of-its-kind strategic partnership with the mutual goal of advancing the quality of healthcare in South Carolina....
Abstract submission for the 43rd World Hospital Congress now open12 November 2018 The 43rd World Hospital Congress of the International Hospital Federation opens its call for paper presentations and posters, inviting professionals from hospitals and health service delivery organizations...
CARS 2019 Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery09 November 2018 Founded in 1983, CARS has played a leading role in medical and imaging informatics for more than 30 years by focusing on research and development on novel algorithms and systems and their applications...
Novel PET tracer clearly identifies and tracks bacterial infection in lungs06 November 2018 Researchers at the University of Louisville, Kentucky, have demonstrated that a new radiotracer, 2-18F-fluorodeoxysorbitol (18F-FDS), can identify and track bacterial infection in lungs better than current...
How to evaluate medical device warranties05 November 2018 FUJIFILM SonoSite is helping ultrasound users to assess the total cost of ownership for imaging equipment. Medical device warranties: Fine print, major total cost implications – a recently published...
Gum disease treatment may improve symptoms in cirrhosis patients31 October 2018 Routine oral care to treat gum disease (periodontitis) may play a role in reducing inflammation and toxins in the blood (endotoxemia) and improving cognitive function in people with liver cirrhosis. Cirrhosis,...
Europe platelet rich plasma market: P-PRP gains dominant share, market to register 8.30% CAGR till 202231 October 2018 The platelet rich plasma market in Europe is driven by the rising incidence of sports injuries; diseases including orthopedic diseases, neurological diseases, cardiovascular diseases; and obesity. In addition,...
Surgeon uses magnetic tools to reduce incisions in cancer surgery26 October 2018 Nearly two decades ago, Dr. Jeffrey Cadeddu was watching TV when a lightbulb went off. The program showed teens using magnetic studs to avoid piercings in their lips, and Dr. Cadeddu, a surgeon,...
Technology and innovation drive the success of Medical Fair Asia & Medical Manufacturing Asia 201825 October 2018 The two synergistic trade exhibitions for the medical, healthcare and MedTech sectors, Medical Fair Asia and Medical Manufacturing Asia 2018 closed to resounding success on 31st August. With its largest...
2018 International Hospital Federation Award winners revealed16 October 2018 The winners and merit awardees of the 2018 International Hospital Federation (IHF) Awards were revealed October 10th at the Awards Ceremony held at the 42nd World Hospital Congress at the Brisbane Convention...
International Day of Radiology 2018 to focus on cardiac imaging12 October 2018 The International Day of Radiology (IDoR) will be celebrated for the seventh time on November 8, this year focusing on cardiac imaging. Cardiac imaging is a fast-growing subspecialty of diagnostic radiology...
Health leaders from around the world gather in Brisbane for the 42nd World Hospital Congress09 October 2018 The 42nd IHF World Hospital Congress returns to Australia October 10th after more than 20 years with health leaders from more than 40 countries joining together at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition...
Photoacoustic imaging could allow scientists to watch blood vessels with improved resolution09 October 2018 Researchers have reported an approach to photoacoustic imaging that offers vastly improved resolution, setting the stage for detailed in vivo imaging of deep tissue. The technique is based on computational...
New treatments, screening methods dramatically reduce breast cancer deaths08 October 2018 In the last few decades, dozens of new breast cancer drugs — from chemotherapies to targeted compounds — have become available for clinical use, and mammogram technology has gone from film to digital....
Engineers scrap the stethoscope, measure vital signs with radio waves04 October 2018 No visit to the doctor’s office is complete without a blood-pressure cuff squeezing your arm and a cold stethoscope placed on your chest. But what if your vital signs could be gathered, without contact,...
Nano-CT device successfully tested02 October 2018 Computer Tomography (CT) is a standard procedure in hospitals, but so far, the technology has not been suitable for imaging extremely small objects. A team from the Technical University of Munich (TUM)...
Cannabis extract helps reset brain function in psychosis02 October 2018 Research from King’s College London has found that a single dose of the cannabis extract cannabidiol can help reduce brain function abnormalities seen in people with psychosis. Results from a new MRC-funded...
Caffeine consumption might extend life expectancy in CKD patients28 September 2018 A study, which has recently been published in NDT [1] shows that caffeine consumption is associated with a lower mortality rate in CKD patients. This relationship has already been observed in the general...
Abbreviated breast MRI may be additional screening option for dense breasts28 September 2018 Among women with dense breast tissue, for whom traditional mammograms are less effective at detecting cancer, who request additional screening after a negative mammogram, abbreviated breast MRI (AB-MR)...
Chemotherapy may lead to early menopause in young women with lung cancer27 September 2018 A new study suggests chemotherapy may cause acute amenorrhea leading to early menopause in women with lung cancer. The study is the first to comment on amenorrhea rates in women younger than 50, concluding...
New or worsened bedsores tied to poorer inpatient rehab outcomes27 September 2018 A new study from the University at Buffalo has shown that the presence of new or worsened bedsores is an effective indicator of the quality of care for rehab patients.The study is the first to examine...
Many rectal STIs in women missed by genital testing only24 September 2018 Testing women for the presence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) only at the urogenital site will miss approximately 20% of STIs in women who report having receptive anal intercourse, a STD surveillance...
Rapid whole-genome sequencing of neonatal ICU patients is useful and cost-effective24 September 2018 Rapid whole-genome sequencing (WGS) of acutely ill neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) patients in the first few days of life yields clinically useful diagnoses in many cases, and results in lower aggregate...
KIMES 2018 : the Korean trade show previews the future of medical devices and technology11 September 2018 The 34th Korea International Medical and Hospital Equipment show held in Seoul last March gathered 1,313 exhibiting companies from 34 countries, including 649 domestic Korean manufacturers over 40,122...
Reducing light and noise made a psychiatric ICU unit calmer and safer11 September 2018 Turning down the lights and reducing noise levels as part of a stimulation reduction initiative can decrease assaults and the amount of time patients must spend in restraint at psychiatric intensive care...
Study finds stress hormone may identify family members likely to suffer from anxiety after loved one’s hospitalization11 September 2018 When a loved one has been hospitalized in intensive care for a critical illness, many family members experience anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress or other negative effects lasting months, according...
Most alarms are not clinically relevant11 September 2018 A review of research studies that assessed alarm accuracy and/or clinical relevance in hospitalized patients published over a 30-year period found low proportions of clinically relevant patient alarms.The...
Leading health thinkers to discuss the future of healthcare next month10 September 2018 Leaders of hospital and healthcare organizations around the globe will come together on 10-12 October at the 42nd IHF World Hospital Congress to share best practices and innovations and discuss how healthcare...
Technology for Diabetes Management: Technology, Players and Forecasts06 September 2018 IDTechEx Research has recently released a new market report 'Technology for Diabetes Management, 2019-2029: Technology, Players and Forecasts', including details of glucose test strips, continuous glucose...
Study finds kidney transplant recipients do not contract hepatitis C if receiving kidneys from donors with a history of hepatitis C05 September 2018 Researchers at Loma Linda University Health found that kidney transplantation can be safely performed using organs testing positive for the hepatitis C virus (HCV) antibody but negative for active viral...
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