Radiology in Israel
Comparing radiological practices in Israel with those of Europe and the USA, Professor Graif explained that his country combines both.
Economy
Optical molecular imaging
Carestream's molecular imaging group focuses on life sciences, developing high-performance digital imaging systems, imaging agents, film and accessories for the research and drug discovery/development markets.
USP Hospitales de Marbella
USP Hospitales is a prominent Spanish hospital group with a network of 31 facilities in Spanish cities. The group also owns a 25% share in Hospitais Privados de Portugal, the hospital affiliate of the Portuguese bank Caixa Geral de Depositos. USP Hospitales acts as a consultant for the bank's six hospitals in Lisbon, Oporto, Sanghalos, Lagos and Faro. USP Hospitales recently founded the company…
FRANCE: Thousands will lose healthcare cover
"If you think 53 makes you old enough to retire, then fine, go ahead and retire. But don't expect the state to pay for it." President Nicolas Sarkozy, during his election campaign
Australia's Sonic Healthcare strengthens European presence
EH: Isn't the merger of Australia's international Sonic Healthcare and Bioscientia, a global player, deeply rooted in the Boehringer Ingelheim group, something of a "clash of civilisations"?
UK update
Juggling the NHS accounts?
Management Teams
Changes in the healthcare sector are presenting increasingly difficult challenges to European hospitals, but, according to the hospital chain Ategris GmbH, based in Mülheim/Oberhausen, these pressures ' might present a chance to open up encrusted structures'. The company reports that it ' embraces Christian values while optimising existing hospital structures' and has worked on a new model…
Siemens receives approval for acquisition of Dade Behring by European Commission
The deal is perfect: The European Commission gave the ok for Siemens´ plans to acquire the U.S. based laboratory diagnostic company Dade Behring Holdings, Inc.. Due to that deal, Siemens will secure its leadership position in the attractive and growing market of laboratory diagnostics.
Growing market for CT systems in Europe
According to a study from the technology consultancy Frost & Sullivan the market for CT systems in Europe will grow annually by 4% - in 2013 sales will be worth $1.14 billion. Customers' primary request are cardiac imaging applications, but software innovations and improvements in scan time and image acquisition are also distinguishing features of next-generation systems.
PreventASe reduces acrylamide in baked foods
Several acrylamide scandals, especially in germany, lead to an increased awareness of the customers and to economical problems of manufacturers of e.g. potatoe crisps in the past. Now, the company DSM Food Specialties, active worldwide in nutritional and pharma ingredients, performance materials and industrial chemicals, might have found a solution.
SECA - Partnership for Heart
Research Project in Telemedicine
Leaders launch a new global health partnership
An International Health Partnership: Richer countries urged to fast-track Millennium Development Goals for healthcare
EHFG celebrates 10th anniversary
In 1998, during Austria's first EU presidency, Professor Günther Leiner founded the European Health Forum Gastein (EHFG). From 3-6 October this year, the Forum will celebrate its 10th anniversary. Our Austria correspondent Hans-Christian Pruszinsky asked Dr Leiner about the value and role of this organisation in Europe today.
The World of Health IT
Austria - Following the first World of Health IT Conference & Exhibition last year, the organisers have decided that the 2007 meeting (22-25 October) will 'move on from exploring fact-based IT solutions to examining health IT in the wider context of health delivery'.
206 tips to save money
Austria - 206 tips for administrative reforms, given by the Austrian Court of Audit to the finance in August, have created a bit of a stir. Almost half of the envisaged total savings potential of €4-5 billion is expected to result from a reform of the healthcare sector.
Stellenabbau und Übernahme fachfremder Tätigkeiten: Deutsche Pflegekräfte am Limit
Der „10. Deutsche IIR Pflege-Management-Kongress” findet vom 23. bis 25. Oktober 2007 in Köln statt. Rund 20 Experten des Gesundheitswesens diskutieren über die Zukunft der Pflege in deutschen Krankenhäusern. Der wachsende wirtschaftliche Druck im Gesundheitswesen verändert die Finanzierungsgrundlagen und sorgt im Pflegewesen für eine angespannte Personalsituation.
Carotid Plaque Imaging
Ischaemic stroke accounts for 80-85% of all cerebrovascular accidents and causes considerable morbidity and mortality, thereby placing a significant burden on western societies. In the UK alone, stroke costs amount to 10.4 billion EUR annually. These events commonly are a consequence of systemic atherosclerotic disease and with the internal carotid arteries supplying 75% of cerebral blood flow,…
NHS Wales Ultrasound Framework Agreement Signed for 2 Years
As part of a Welsh Assembly Government sponsored exercise for the replacement of radiology equipment within NHS Wales, Toshiba Medical Systems Limited was awarded a framework agreement for a 2-year period for the supply of ultrasound equipment until April 2005. Following an evaluation exercise undertaken by representative clinical staff within NHS Wales, Toshiba were chosen as the preferred…
Celebrating the New Partnership the "Japanese Way"
The Amphia Hospital in the Netherlands is an amalgamation of three hospitals: the Molengracht and the Langenberg in Breda and the Pasteurlaan in Oosterhout, with a total capacity of 1100 beds. At present, these hospitals are not specifically specialised and consequently there is considerable staff movement from one facility to another. However, in the near future a high-tech facility will be…
Internal Medicine in the German Bundesliga
Medical care for the professional soccer players of the German Bundesliga (Premier League) for obvious reasons has to focus on traumatology. Injuries of the locomotive system occur almost on a daily basis and thus constitute a permanent threat to the potential performance of the valuable players.
Siemens to acquire Dade Behring
With a merger agreement with the US-based Dade Behring, Inc., Siemens Medical Solutions again strengthens its in-vitro diagnostic division and becomes leader in the diagnostic market. Dade Behring, Inc. is a leading clinical laboratory diagnostics company covering the market of clinical laboratory equipment and integrated solutions for routine chemistry testing, immunodiagnostics, hemostasis…
Innovation & Investment
In 1998, the radiology department of the Kopernik hospital had to be modernized. The owner of the hospital, the province of Lodz, couldn't afford such an investment and as a public institution the hospital itself couldn't take up a loan. Dr. Tazbir came up with the idea to found a limited liability company in order to be able to raise the money.
Article • Comparación Internacional
La Gestión Clínica: Una prioridad para la sanidad en España
La gestión clínica se ha consolidado como estrategia de reforma central en España. El artículo analiza experiencias internacionales y demuestra cómo la integración de la expertise médica con principios de gestión puede mejorar la eficiencia del sistema sanitario, con ejemplos de Andalucía, Estados Unidos y otros países europeos.
A Private Hospital Group Installs 64-Slice CT Scanners
BMI Healthcare is installing Toshiba's Aquilion 64-slice CT scanners in five of its 49 acute care private patient hospitals (The Alexandra Hospital, Cheadle; Bath Clinic, Bath; Blackheath Hospital, London; Meriden Hospital, Coventry; Priory Hospital, Birmingham) as part of a £7.5 million spend on diagnostic imaging technology.
25 Years of Toshiba Medical Systems Europe
In 1981 the company embarked on a path of very rapid growth. Already in the first year of operation 30 million euro were realized mainly with ultrasound equipment. At that time, 150 people were working for the company which was active in several European countries.
