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GE receives FDA clearance for Carescape
patient data-capture module
The module is small enough to stay with the patient to capture and
store all patient measurements and ensures that the receiving nurse
has a complete monitoring history when a patient arrives. 30 May
2007
 Nikon
unveils Coolscope II microscope
Nikon Instruments has launched the Coolscope II, the latest version
of its eye-piece-less microscope with digital camera and web server
capabilities. 30 May 2007
Siemens demonstrates simultaneous imaging
of the brain by MRI and PET
Siemens Medical Solutions has demonstrated a prototype system
capable of performing simultaneously magnetic resonance imaging
(MRI) and positron emission tomography (PET). It could lead to large
advances in diagnosis and therapy for millions of patients suffering
from neurological diseases, stroke and cancer. 24 May 2007
Breakdown of myelin in brain implicated in Alzheimer’s
New research suggests that it is the breakdown of
myelin, a fatty coating of nerve cells, that promotes the build-up of toxic amyloid-beta fibrils that
eventually deposit in the brain and become the plaques which have long been
associated with Alzheimer’s disease. 24 May 2007
 Dual EEG study discovers new brain rhythm during social interaction
The discovery of a new brain neuromarker may prove to be a
sensitive probe of neuropsychiatric disorders such as autism and
schizophrenia where the inability to have harmonious social interactions is
problematic. This research also opens up untapped possibilities to identify
the neural mechanisms of real-time social behaviour between humans. 22 May 2007
Philips and Traxtal to develop
image-guided therapy solutions using electromagnetic navigation
The companies will combine Philips’ diagnostic and interventional
imaging with Traxtal’s surgical navigation and therapy systems to
offer a broad spectrum of integrated imaging and navigation
solutions. 22 May 2007
Varian radiotherapy systems for three
Danish hospitals
Danish hospitals in Herlev, Copenhagen and Naestved will receive
state-of-the-art radiotherapy equipment, software and networking
systems from Varian Medical Systems. 22 May 2007
InterSystems takes over TrakHealth
TrakHealth will operate as an independent subsidiary of InterSystems
Corporation, with its own sales force. 21 May 2007
Trial of one-dose radiation therapy for
breast cancer
Doctors at four UK hospitals are conducting a trial of a technique
to reduce radiotherapy treatment for breast cancer from several
weeks to one 30-minute session during surgery. 20 May 2007
Mammals can regenerate
Mammals have the power to switch on dormant genes capable of
regenerating cells, according to new research reported in Nature.
20 May 2007
Call for mass screening in Europe to prevent 200,000 deaths from colon
cancer
Leading European scientists, physicians and politicians have called
for national action plans across Europe to screen for colon cancer and
prevent the 200,000 unnecessary deaths each year. Virtually all colon and
rectal cancers can be either prevented or cured, yet little effective action
has been taken since screening was recommended in 2003. 19 May 2007
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Enhanced MR-guided focused ultrasound improves
treatment of uterine fibroids
Women undergoing MR-guided focused ultrasound experience rapid and sustained
relief from their condition and have a reduced need for alternative,
invasive treatments in the future. 17 May 2007
New genetic risk factors for type 2 diabetes
identified
In the most comprehensive look at genetic risk factors for type 2 diabetes
to date, researchers in the US and Finland have identified at least four new
genetic variants associated with increased risk of diabetes and confirmed
existence of another six. 17 May 2007
Report on developing radiotherapy services in England
The report says there is still a need to increase services to meet current
and future demand, there should be greater choice and there is a need for
more community-based services. 17 May 2007
Cardinal Health to acquire VIASYS Healthcare for
$1.5bn
The acquisition will expand Cardinal Health's clinical and medical product
offerings for global, acute-care customers and will establish the company as
a leader in the more than $4 billion respiratory care market. 16 May 2007
Biosense Webster and Medtronic to jointly develop
cardiac arrhythmia care
The two companies plan to collaborate on three key areas of interest: a
clinical trial, a technology development initiative and educational
programs. 16 May 2007
Leica
introduces clinical microscope with LED illumination
The new version of the DM1000 series incorporates
long-lasting LED illumination, which provides colour-neutral illumination
and rarely needs lamp replacement. 16 May 2007 RaySearch Laboratories to develop radiotherapy
software for Varian
RaySearch will develop advanced radiation therapy treatment planning
software for integration into Varian’s Eclipse treatment planning system. 15
May 2007 St Jude Medical gains European approval
for heart failure devices. 15 May 2007 GE
Healthcare to distribute ART's eXplore Optix outside North America. 15
May 2007 Infection route for mad cow and
Cruetzfeldt-Jakob disease discovered
Scientists at the Whitehead Institute in the USA have found that small
regions within the proteins called prions that cause mad cow and similar
diseases, are responsible for their infectious properties. Moreover, these
regions regulate the ability of prions to cross species barriers. 14 May
2007 The effects of climate change on health in the UK
The UK Department of Health and Health Protection Agency have published an updated report on the
Health Effects of Climate Change in the
UK. The Department is asking for comments up to mid June, before final
publication. 13 May 2007 Treating colorectal
cancer with lymphocytes is alternative to chemotherapy
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have discovered a new method
of treating advanced colorectal cancer without the need for chemotherapy. By
removing special lymphocytes (white blood cells), cultivating them and
returning them to the patient s body, scientists can strengthen the
patient's immune defence and stop the spread of the tumour. 13 May 2007
GE Healthcare launches laptop-sized ultrasound
system for women's healthcare
The Voluson e is specifically designed for labour and delivery,
gynaecological exams and studies and assisted reproductive medicine. It can
provide high-quality imaging at the patient bedside and where there are
space constraints. 12 May 2007
ICW Master Patient Index passes IHE conformance
tests
InterComponentWare AG (ICW) has shown that its Master Patient Index (MPI) is
compatible with international standards at the 2007 Connectathon hosted by
Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise (IHE). 12 May 2007
Agfa HealthCare and ICW collaborate to
integrate hospital software
Agfa HealthCare and InterComponentWare AG (ICW) have announced a non-exclusive agreement to
cooperate in developing integration and interoperability between Agfa
HealthCare’s hospital information system (HIS) ORBISTM and ICW’s eHealth
Framework. 12 May 2007
Elekta Neuromag outsources
magnetoencephalography production to Innokas Medical. 11 May 2007
 Zarlink
introduces implantable wireless system-on-a-chip
The new ZL 70101 transceiver chip, which delivers high data rates, low power
consumption and unique wake-up circuitry, is designed for use in both
implanted medical devices and monitoring base stations. 11 May 2007
Virtual reality helps MS patients walk better
A virtual reality device that combines combines a wearable, cell phone-sized
audio component and a visual feedback apparatus to improve walking speed and
stride length in patients suffering from multiple sclerosis has been
developed at the the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology. 10 May 2007
Philips and Misys collaborate in home
telemonitoring solutions
The companies intend to develop an integrated software platform that will
enable care agencies to provide high quality care to chronically ill
patients at home, including the remote monitoring of patients’ health status
to provide operational efficiencies. 10 May 2007
Philips expands homecare market presence with
acquisition of Health Watch Holdings
Philips will pay US$130 million for the US-based, provider of personal
emergency response services. The acquisition will add 100,000 customers to
Philips' Lifeline homecare network. 10 May 2007.
Concentrating viral particles in electric field
could lead to rapid virus detector
Engineers in the US have solved a critical bottleneck in the transport and
capture of virus nanoparticles, making possible a device that could rapidly
sample and detect infectious biological agents, such as viruses. 9 May 2007
 Rapid
laser scanning produces high resolution 3-D images of living retina
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have produced a new laser that can scan
the living eye at record speeds using a method called optical coherence
tomography (OCT) and produce a 3-D image of the retina in
less than a second. 9 May 2007
CAP creates new division to support SNOMED CT
terminology
The SNOMED International division will now be called SNOMED Terminology
Solutions and will focus on education, training and consulting related to
SNOMED CT and its implementation. 7 May 2007
Radiofrequency ablation catheter treats
diseased leg veins faster
VNUS Medical Technologies has launched the VNUS ClosureFAST catheter, an
endovenous radiofrequency ablation catheter that is designed to heat, shrink
and close diseased leg veins in three to five minutes. 7 May 2007
Call for international action on biggest
epidemic in human history — diabetes
The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) is calling for urgent action to
counter the diabetes pandemic, which is threatening to overwhelm global
healthcare services. There are 246 million people with diabetes now and 4
million die from it every year. It is likely to bankrupt national economies.
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SNOMED CT clinical coding standard transferred
to new international organization
SNOMED Clinical Terms (SNOMED CT), the UK-US developed standard for clinical
terminology, has been acquired by the newly formed International Health
Terminology Standards Development Organization from the College of American
Pathologists for $7.8 million. 4 May 2007
EDAP to distribute China Medical's HIFU devices
in the EU and Russia
The deal gives EDAP exclusive distribution rights for four years following
EU approval for China Medical’s FEPBY series of high intensity focused
ultrasound (HIFU) systems. 3 May 2007
Philips awarded telecare contract by Visiting Nurse
Associations of America
Philips Consumer Healthcare
Solutions has been awarded a contract as the “preferred provider” for telehealth products and services for
Visiting Nurse Associations of America (VNAA) members. 3 May 2007
 Debiotech and STMicroelectronics in
partnership to manufacture microfluidic insulin pump
The nanopump, which relies on microfluidic MEMS
(micro-electro-mechanical system) technology, is a breakthrough
concept that allows a tiny pump to be mounted on a disposable skin
patch to provide continuous insulin infusion. 1 May 2007
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