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www.pelicanfh.co.uk Gynaecology & Obstetrics Innovative single-use solutions Visit us in HALL 16/F42 Medica 105x70mm_AW1.indd 1 18/08/2015 11:06 MADE IN ITALY www.thermotherapy.it GET A FREE SAMPLE AT PAV 16 - B61 SELF HEATING DEVICES 10 EH @ MEDICA No 2 2015 TUESDAY @ MEDICA ‘StarLED3 NX is based on the next generation LED technology, assuring cold light, long life and low energy consumption,’ the Italian firm ACEM Medical Company reports. Suitable for surgical and operating theatre applications, it is ideal for diagnosis, gynaecology, dermatology, general medicine and surgery, and the Endo function provides light for endos- copy. Due to the company’s own LED optics the lamp provides a homo- geneous and shadow-less light that directs beams according to needs. ‘The visual area is perfectly illumi- nated assuring both excellent visual comfort and working conditions. Its next generation LEDs produce an unparalleled quality of light with a colour temperature (CCT) of 4,500°K and a colour rendering index (CRI) of 95,’ the manufacturer adds. ‘By presenting the ERA System at Medica 2015, Eurospital is starting a fascinating journey across the new frontiers in the in vitro diagnosis of autoimmune and gastroenteric diseases,’ the Italian manufacturer reports. This includes ‘an innovative chemi- luminescence random access walk- away system, based on paramagnetic particles, along with a complete line of IVD products for autoimmune and gastroenterological diseases originat- ed from the outstanding activities of company’s Research & Development department.’ Offering a high throughput (120 tests per hour) ERA provides the first result after 35 minutes and then every 30 seconds. Due to the wide, continuous uploading of samples, the simultaneous processing up to This ACEM model has a light intensity of 130,000 lux with a low energy consumption of 69W and the firm estimates the life cycle of its LEDs to be about 50,000 hours. ACEM adds that the lamp’s ‘… three reflectors produce a well- blended and intense cone of light focusable through the automatic adjustment of the light spot diam- eter. Its slim, practical and compact design makes it perfect for several uses. The lamp is ergonomic, easy to move and to position and suitable for the laminar flows of the operat- ing room.’ With an easy-to-clean shape and material and removable, sterilisable and easy- grip handle assure cleanli- ness, and the functions – on/off, light 16 methods and whole system flexi- bility, the tool works well for medium to large laboratories, where random access capability is clearly needed. High-tech innovations include the presence on board of sonicator, automated reagent preparation and storage at 2-8°C. Thus the system meets the need in the in vitro diagnosis of gastro- enteric diseases (Celiac Disease, IBD/ IBS), and autoimmune diseases (con- intensity, depth of field, endo, size, and sync to synchronise controls, are all adjusted via the easy-to-read, ergonomic and easy-to-clean I-SENSE control touch panel. The model can be wall, or ceiling mounted, (Single, double configura- tion or with other StarLED NX lamps) and for trolley mounting the available ABPS rechargeable battery powered system, made by ACEM, is dedicated to power surgical lamps according to European Directive 93/42/EEC. The model, with ABPS, has the same performance and appearance, since the structure containing the battery is within the trolley base. Full details: www.acem.it nective tissue diseases, phospholip- ids syndrome, vasculitis, rheumatic arthritis). All reagents are ready-to-use and located within a pre-assembled reagent cartridge that allows direct upload onto the instrumentation, Eurospital adds. ‘All kits provide quantitative tests based on in-mem- ory calibration curves. No manual handling is required to run the tests.’ LED optics bring shadow-less light In vitro diagnoses speed up Cold light, long life, low energy consumption AUTOIMMUNE AND GASTROENTERIC DISEASES Editor-in-Chief: Brenda Marsh Art Director: Olaf Skrober Managing Editor: Sylvia Schulz Editorial team: Sascha Keutel, Marcel Rasch Senior Writer: John Brosky Executive Director: Daniela Zimmermann Founded by Heinz-Jürgen Witzke Correspondents Austria: Michael Kraßnitzer, Christian Pruszinsky. China: Nat Whitney France: Annick Chapoy, Jane MacDougall.Germany: Anja Behringer, Annette Bus, Walter Depner, Bettina Döbereiner, Matthias Simon, Axel Viola, Cornelia Wels-Maug, Holger Zorn. Great Britain: Brenda Marsh, Mark Nicholls. Malta: Moira Mizzi. Poland: Pjotr Szoblik. Russia: Olga Ostrovskaya, Alla Astachova. Spain: Mélisande Rouger, Eduardo de la Sota. Switzerland: Dr. André Weissen. USA: Cynthia E. Keen, i.t. Communications, Nat Whitney. Subscriptions Janka Hoppe, European Hospital, Theodor-Althoff-Str. 45, 45133 Essen, Germany ACEM is at Medica Hall 10 / Stand E31 Eurospital SpA is at Medica Hall 3 / Stand E94 development of health IT and bio- informatics, according to Fernando J Martin-Sanchez, Chair of Health Informatics at the University of Melbourne. ‘I don’t think our field is in danger, but the relative impor- tance of our contribution to medi- cine is a little bit at risk,’ he said. The development of the Human Genome Project fifteen years ago started a confusion between bio- informatics, which offer solutions for biological research, and medical informatics, which focuses on pro- viding healthcare. ‘This was the first sign that people were going to occupy this space. Some experts in bio-informatics claim they can solve and cure all the problems in medicine. This is not the right approach; they focus on deal- ing with molecular data and not so much with patient or clinical data,’ Martin-Sanchez explained. The advent of digital devices, apps, smart watches, sensors, weara- bles, and more, has exacerbated this phenomenon. There is also a strong pressure from the industry to convince both patients and clinicians to use these devices, despite many unknown parameters in actual care. Nevertheless, Martin-Sanchez believes this debate is a chance for medical informaticians to shine. ‘I see this as an opportunity, not a threat, to continue with our meth- ods, demonstrate our skills, gener- ate evidence, measure outcomes, do some quality assurance regarding the data and protect data safety. We have been trained in those fields, not the bio-informatics or IT people. This is the role of medical informatics,’ he stressed. ‘We should make a strong case that we are the experts, we are the science behind IT.’. continued from page 9 Experts ponder the future of medical informatics Medica 105x70mm_AW1.indd 118/08/201511:06 EH @ MEDICA No 22015

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