Assistive devices for illness and care
Questions arose at MEDICA 2008 about which assistive/care devices reach patients, what is their quality and who pays for them.
Economy
Tele-oncology proves successful in Canada
An estimated 6.7 million people in developed countries were diagnosed with cancer in 2007. Delivering their care is no easy matter. Tele-oncology, the remote provision of oncology services, could not only reduce the costs of consultations for cancer departments, but also for patients. Kerry Heacox, of i.t. Communications, reports on the success of remote consultations in Labrador and Newfoundland.…
US oncology expertise to spread globally
The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and GE Healthcare plan to establish over 25 local cancer centres in various countries within the coming decade.
Kein Geld für chirurgische Innovationen?
An neuartigen Diagnose- und Behandlungsansätzen mangelt es in der Chirurgie nicht, trotzdem finden gegenwärtig nur 1 Prozent der Innovationen ihren Weg in die Praxis. Es fehlt an wissenschaftlichen Studien, die Nutzen und Risiken der Verfahren und Techniken belegen. Professor Dr. med Hartwig Bauer, Generalsekretär der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Chirurgie (DGCH), kennt die Gründe und zeigt…
Harvard Business School Executive Education
Healthcare delivery is undergoing a profound transformation. To compete effectively, healthcare executives are charged with improving both the financial performance and medical outcomes of their delivery systems. In response to this, Harvard Business School Executive Education is offering two healthcare programs; Leading High-Performance Healthcare Organizations and Managing Healthcare Delivery.
Toshiba to acquire advanced visualization imaging system division of Barco
Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation (Toshiba) announced that via its newly formed, wholly-owned subsidiary, Toshiba Medical Visualization Systems Europe, Ltd. (TMVS), it has entered into an agreement to acquire the Advanced Visualization Imaging System Division (AVIS) of Barco nv, Edinburgh, Scotland.
Global economic crisis hits biotech and pharma firms
The current global financial crisis is like to hit Bio-tech and pharmaceutical companies due to a lack of funding for research and the discovery and production of many new drugs, according to Professor David Wield, Director of the Economic and Social Research Council's (ESRC) Edinburgh-based Innogen Centre, and chair of the recent international ESRC conference Genomics and Society: Reinventing…
Mobile computer device for instant access to medical records
At this year's Medica Panasonic presented the world's first* mobile clinical assistant (MCA) device using the Intel® Atom™ processor, further strengthening the company's position in the healthcare market. Based on the Intel® mobile clinical assistant reference platform, the new CF-H1 MCA is designed specifically for clinicians.
Siemens and Asklepios Expand Cooperation in the IT Sector
A cooperation agreement as part of the Asklepios Future Hospital programme seals practice-related advancement of the Siemens hospital information system i.s.h.med. The companies sealed their cooperation by signing an agreement within the "Asklepios Future Hospital (AFH)" programme on Thursday at Medica.
Sotec Medical SAS
Sotec Medical designs and manufactures medical equipment for hospitals, clinics and nursing homes, as well as homecare. The firm emphasises that it's wide range of appliances, from standard to custom-made, are subjected to in-depth study both in their workings as well as aesthetics.
'Individualised' healthcare services
Germans want a different healthcare system. 93% want individualised services — and they are prepared to pay for them, according to a study relating to the strategies of providers in Germany's healthcare system and their acceptance by the public.
The first cross-border European University Hospital
During the MCC Hospital World 2008 congress, held in Berlin this September, speakers from international firms and hospital chains discussed the demands and necessities for future healthcare.
Controlling hazardous substances and other waste
COCIR*, the EU non-profit-making healthcare trade association, has signed a `Memorandum of Understanding´ (MoU) on environmental policy with ENVIRON*, an international consultancy that works with clients to assess and manage potential environmental, sustainability and health issues associated with their activities and products.
Roche expands its portfolio of laboratory information systems
Roche and Swisslab GmbH, Berlin announced yesterday that Roche has acquired all the shares in Swisslab. Swisslab is the leading provider of Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) in Germany. The transaction is expected to be completed in the first half of 2009.
Celebrate the NHS with 293 British firms
In the 60 years since Britain's National Health Service (NHS) was born, investment and innovation in this service has transformed healthcare delivery, placing the NHS in the top league for groundbreaking science - from the first test tube baby to the regular NHS organ transplants today.
UBIFRANCE
UBIFRANCE and the network of Trade Commissions together constitute the French government's corporate international expansion support framework. Every year they help over 13,000 companies of all sizes, and from all sectors, to develop their activities worldwide, thanks to the expertise of 2,500 staff based in France and in 120 countries, who operate through the Trade Commissions of the French…
Austrian Life Sciences exhibiting at MEDICA
Life Science Austria (LISA) is showcasing Austria's life sciences strengths at a joint exhibition stand at this year's MEDICA. Representative, Doris Dobida, explained the background: Life Science Austria and its cluster partners support Austrian businesses and research institutions as they work towards becoming international.
The 2008 BDU Company Award
The BDU (German Association of Management Consulting Firms) has presented annual business awards for outstanding achievements, one to German companies and one to German managers, since 1994.
BVMed's autumn survey is encouraging
Job offerings in the medical technology sector in Germany continue to rise, despite increasing price pressure, according to results from a recent survey conducted by the German medical-technology association BVMed. Encouragingly, these show that, in 2008, 55% of the med-tech companies created additional jobs and roughly 30% of the companies kept a stable head count.
Chronic wound care today
When it comes to chronic wound care, says Professor Heinz J Janssen of the Institute for Health and Nursing Economics (IGP) at Bremen University of Applied Sciences, cost effectiveness and quality are not contradictions.
The US diabetes epidemic
There's little evidence that newer, more expensive drugs work any better than older, cheaper medications. Diabetes, which came 7th in the list of the USA's top mortality causes in 2006, has hit a new high.
Connectathon 2009
The IHE Connectathon (IHE = Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise) is a joint initiative of healthcare professionals and industry to improve the way computer systems in healthcare share information.
Secure mobile PC trolley for POC activity
The PC-Cart, recently introduced by Devlin Electronics, is a mobile computing trolley specifically designed for hospitals and care centres. ‘As with all Devlin mobile computer solutions this PC-Cart is designed to be rugged, ergonomic and easily manoeuvrable,’ the manufacturer points out.
Professional advice on devices testing and approval
BEO MedConsulting BERLIN GmbH, founded in 2000 and headquartered in Berlin since 2005, advises manufacturers on all issues concerning testing and approval of medical devices.
Koreans spend $20 million more on Siemens technology
The new Pusan National University Hospital in Yangsan city is due to receive 44 new medical systems thanks to another large ($20 million) Korean order given to Siemens Healthcare. The hospital has also signed a service contract with the firm for maintenance and constant remote monitoring of these systems.
