Elekta to buy CMS
The Swedish radiotherapy and radiosurgery specialist Elekta is in negotiations to buy CMS, the St Louis, MO-based supplier of radiotherapy treatment-planning (RTP) systems, for $75 million in cash.
Working around the risk: How doctors deal with the danger embedded in the medical system
Risk is an inherent element of the hospital system and the resulting dangers are often normalised by medical staff to allow them to do their job, according to research by a University of Nottingham academic.
Die AFHdialogTAGE
Innovative Lösungen und neue Technologien diskutieren, Herausforderungen gemeinsam annehmen - dafür stehen die AFHdialogTAGE des Asklepios Future Hospital Programms (AFH). Die zweitägige Fachtagung findet am 28. und 29.Januar in Berlin statt.
Early Health - Investment or Cost?
Early Health, i.e. the early detection of diseases, will have to move into the centre of attention - this is the result of a survey by Total Healthcare Solutions (THS). Dr Susanne Michel, Associate Director at THS, underlines that in the future prevention will have to be considered an investment in healthcare rather than a mere cost factor. Decision makers from politics and the healthcare system…
Medical Care from Space
Since telemedicine is becoming increasingly important in many medical fields — from tele- homecare to disaster management — new technical solutions and applications are required. The European Space Agency (ESA) is actively participating in several projects across Europe which explore the potential of satellite communication technologies and associated connectivity services for telemedicine,…
Heparin-bonded uretral stent prevents bacterial encrustation
A new heparin-bonded uretral stent, developed by Cook Medical, is now available and provides urologists with an improved option for ureteral drainage. As a recent study from Italy shows, the heparin-bond prevents bacterial encrustation in long term insertion.
Industry specialists collaborate on the Asklepios Future Hospital Programme
In response to growing pressure on healthcare systems, Asklepios Clinics initially joined forces with Intel and Microsoft to establish the Asklepios Future Hospital (AFH) Programme.
Digital dictation designed for efficient radiology reporting
Grundig Business Systems, showcased a digital hardware with a slim, ergonomic design and a smooth finish for convenient radiology reporting at the RSNA 2007. The DigtaSonic x420 mobile dictation recorder has a clear, bright color display which shows all functions as symbols.
MEDICA 2007
The specialist world consisting of doctors' surgeries, clinics, laboratories, the trade and industry, seized the opportunity and was present in Düsseldorf in impressive numbers. Over the four days of the fair the events still attracted approx. 137,000 trade visitors from around 100 countries to the Rhine (2006: 137,500 visitors). They were shown a broad spectrum of innovations and new products…
Maquet Critical Care with new Anesthesia System
MAQUET Critical Care today announced the introduction of MAQUET FLOW-i, the company's new anesthesia system, at the world's largest medical trade fair, MEDICA 2007.
IBA Health acquires iSOFT
On the first day of Medica, just an hour before their scheduled press conference to explain the future of iSOFT, Gary Cohen of IBA Health spoke with European Hospital.
Rapid diagnostics from Inverness Medical
Inverness Medical acquired the Determine Brand of diagnostics was from Abbott laboratories in 2005. This move was part of their ongoing strategy to provide clinicians worldwide with a comprehensive portfolio of rapid, potentially life-saving diagnostic tools.
Siemens Medica Press Conference
Siemens in collaboration with the Rhön -Klinikum and the Fraunhofer ISST announced that in December, they will start an electronic case file (eFA) pilot project. For the first time data will be exchanged between two reputable chains of private clinic. This makes Siemens the first industry partner to have realised the eFA specification of the Fraunhofer ISST including peer-to-peer communication…
Austrian firm expands in Germany
The international laboratory group Futurelab Holding GmbH has moved into the German laboratory market following its recent acquisition of Medizinisches Versorgungszentrum (MVZ) 'Labor Dr Tiller&Kollegen'. Futurelab has a registered base in Vienna and is one of the largest suppliers of private medical laboratory services in central and east Europe (EEC countries).
The Infector Detector
Urinary tract infections caused by catheterisation are a common and nasty affliction for the disabled, elderly and hospital patients.
Touchless hand disinfection
The Japanese hygiene products specialist SARAYA has been in business for half a century. Today, its products are still at the cutting edge.
GE in Germany
GE Healthcare reports that, in recent years, it has been making it quite clear just how important the German market is for the Group. In 2006, GE Healthcare opened its new Customer Centre in Munich to present itself there as a complete Healthcare supplier:
Safer hygiene with silver-based products
UK - Results from a National Health Service (NHS) trial, which investigated the effectiveness of silver at reducing levels of bacteria in an actual hospital setting, have been announced by BioCote Ltd, manufacturer of antimicrobial products.
At a glance
Where are the most high-tech start-ups? That`s an easy one: Silicon Valley. But who comes in a close second? Surprisingly: Israel. Further: Israel ranks Number 1 in terms of availability of scientists and engineers and Number 2 in quality of higher education. The result of this impressive track record is a wide range of successful enterprises and products, particularly related to the life…
FDA works with outdated IT Systems
USA - Outdated and broken IT systems are blamed for slowness of the Federal Drugs Administration (FDA) reviews of foreign drugs, said former FDA officials and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) during a House Energy and Commerce Oversight Investigations Subcommittee hearing.
BlackBerries may be good for your health
Researchers in the United Kingdom, Canada and Sweden are taking part in a study to ascertain whether the use of BlackBerries to transmit real-time health information can boost the treatment of patients with chronic conditions.
Microsoft's role in healthcare
Ten years ago, Tim Smokoff began his career with Microsoft. Since then, the healthcare arena has become a long term investment for the company and today he is Managing Director of the Microsoft Healthcare Group.
COMPAMED 2007
Micro and medical technology are growing together and driving one another on to new developments. According to a survey by IVAM, the Professional Association for Microtechnology (Dortmund), medical technology is the principal target sector for European microtechnology companies, with a clear lead on the telecommunication and electronic industries.
Top down or bottom up?
Managed Care in the Netherlands and Switzerland.
Spores simply wiped out
Gama Healthcare has developed an advanced innovative wipe — Clinell Sporicidal — which, the company reports, is the world's first peracetic acid generating wipe specifically designed to deal with spores.
