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United BioSource targets elearning for medical
technology sector
United BioSource Corporation has acquired iLearn, a UK-developed advanced
learning management system that offers essential compliance, reporting and
regulatory tools for heavily regulated industries. 31 January 2006
Four TomoTherapy Systems for German
universities
The German Research Association (DFG) plans to install four TomoTherapy
Hi-Art Systems in major universities in Germany later this year. 31 January
2006
Varian to equip new Oxford cancer centre in
31-year PFI contract
Varian Medical Systems has been selected to equip the new unit at Oxford
Churchill Hospital in one of Europe's largest PFI (private finance
initiative) projects. 31 January 2006
Nano-size
battery for artificial retina
A $6.5 million grant has been awarded to the University of Illinois to
establish the National Center for Design of Biomimetic Nanoconductors. One
of the first projects will be the development of a bio-battery for an
artificial retina. 31 January 2006
European doctors embracing Internet technology
and mobile devices
A survey of European doctors has found over 80% use the Internet and
electronic records, and two thirds use handheld mobile devices. 30 January
2006
Nanotechnology shows little return for US$18bn
investment
Nanotechnology has had limited commercial impact despite US$18bn public
funding worldwide since 1997, according to a report by Cientifica. 30
January 2006
RISO receives first twinned TomoTherapy systems
in Netherlands
The
Radiotherapeutisch Instituut Stedendriehoek en Omstreken,
in Deventer, Netherlands will receive two twinned TomoTherapy Hi·Art Systems
systems to provide advanced radiation therapy treatment. 28 January 2006
Guidant accepts Boston Scientific's $27bn,
Johnson & Johnson bows out. 26 January 2006
Medical devices leads Johnson & Johnson 2005
sales
The Medical Devices and Diagnostics segment achieved overall annual sales of
$19.1 billion in 2005, representing an increase over 2004 of 13.1% with
operational growth of 12.5%. 26 January 2006
Philips shows strong growth in 2005
Philips Medical Systems had 8% comparable growth in sales in the fourth
quarter compared to 2004. 23 January 2006
Philips moves into home healthcare
Royal Philips Electronics is to take over the US company Lifeline Systems,
Inc., the leading provider of personal response services and emergency call
systems in the United States and Canada, for US$750 million. 23 January 2006
Bidding war pushes Guidant value to $27.2bn as
Guidant faces another lawsuit
Boston Scientific Corporation has increased its offer for Guidant
Corporation to $80 per share. This follows an agreement between Johnson &
Johnson and Guidant on 13 January that valued Guidant at $24.2bn. 19 January
2006
Computed radiography and digital radiography
systems lead radiology digitisation across Europe
The uptake of picture archiving and communications systems (PACS) to
increase efficiency is driving radiography digitisation to enable hospitals
to upload images into the PACS network. 17 January 2006
State-of-the-art diagnostic imaging suite for
University of Derby
Students at the University are being taught state-of-the-art imaging
techniques with the new Agfa picture archiving and
communications system, computed radiography system and a range of scanners.
17 January 2006
New website for global health data
GlobalHealthFacts.org is a new and freely accessible website with the latest
country and region-specific data on high-profile diseases such as HIV/AIDS,
tuberculosis, malaria and other key health indicators. 17 January 2006
Une nouvelle ressource accessible
sur le Net facilite l'accès aux données mondiales de santé. 17 janvier
2006
Milan clinic first in Italy to offer
image-guided radiotherapy
The Humanitas Clinic in Milan has installed the robotic On-Board Imager
device from Varian Medical Systems, enabling it to offer state-of-the-art
radiotherapy treatments to patients. 16 January 2006
Combined technologies revolutionising
diagnostic imaging
Previously unattainable levels of precision in detecting numerous conditions
such as tumours, Alzheimer's disease and neural disorders are being obtained
using a new technique called fusion imaging. It uses special software to
combine functional and anatomical imaging technologies. 16 January 2006
Global respiratory equipment market poised to
hit $21bn by 2010
The global market for disposable and reusable respiratory equipment will reach
$21 billion by 2010, according to The World Market for Respiratory Equipment
study released by Kalorama Information. 15 January 2006
Two international nanotechnology conferences announced
International Association of Nanotechnology has announced two major
international conferences: the International Congress on Nanobiotechnology & Nanomedicine (NanoBio
2006) in June and the International Congress of Nanotechnology (ICNT) in October,
both in San Francisco. 15 January 2006
Health technology assessment in Europe
The World Health Organization has produced a policy brief on: Health
technology assessment: an introduction to objectives, role of evidence, and
structure in Europe. 15 January 2006
European e-health initiatives boost virtual
private networks
The European healthcare segment offers exciting growth potential for
information and communication technologies (ICT) service providers and
equipment vendors. Uptake will particularly impact areas such as patient
data, security, telemedicine technologies and hospital administration. 15
January 2006
Electronic nurse' helps housebound patients
stay out of hospital
The Home Health Agency of New York's Montefiore Medical Center is
using a new hi-tech interactive disease management system, dubbed the
"electronic nurse",to supplement regular nursing visits to the homes of
congestive heart failure patients to help monitor their vital signs. 13
January 2006
Successful implantation of 50-electrode
artificial retina
Intelligent Medical Implants AG (IMI) of Switzerland has successfully
implanted a 50-electrode retinal implant system in two patients. Clinical
testing of the device with the two patients will be carried out at the
University of Hamburg Medical School, Germany. 13 January 2006
Molecular diagnostics market shows fast growth
Based on its exceptional ability to accurately detect the primary cause of
disease, molecular diagnostics has emerged as the fastest growing segment of
the in vitro diagnostics (IVD) industry. 11 January 2006
Robotic prostatectomy protects sexual function
A year-long study by Henry Ford Hospital found patients who underwent a
robotic radical prostatectomy had significantly better erectile function
outcomes than those who received conventional nerve-sparing surgery without
compromising cancer control. 11 January 2006
Nanotechnology and nanomedicine course online
The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) has launched
its first online course, "Nanotechnology and Nanomedicine: Applications for
Vision". 10 January 2006
GE Healthcare to distribute optical imaging
agent for bladder cancer
PhotoCure ASA of Norway has granted GE Healthcare rights to market and
distribute PhotoCure’s product Hexvix (hexaminolevulinate), an optical
molecular imaging agent intended for the diagnosis and monitoring of bladder
cancer. 10 January 2006
European radiology institutions merge to form
European Society of Radiology
Europe's leading radiological institutions, the European Association of
Radiology (EAR) and the European Congress of Radiology (ECR) founded the
joint European Society of Radiology (ESR) in Vienna in December. 8 January
2006
Rise in number of older people living
independently in UK
More older people are getting the help they need to live independently,
according to a report published by the UK Health and Social Care Information
Centre. 8 January 2006
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