‘Genomic profiling to facilitate tailor treatment in oncology’

To highlight the clinical utility and practical application of Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) in oncology, Strand Life Sciences, a global leader […]

Valtronic Expands Capability via Viscom S3088 Ultra 3D AOI

According to companys news release, Valtronic has bought a new Viscom S3088 Ultra 3D automated optical inspection (AOI) system, in […]

World News – October 2008

Medical data breach insurance offered in US Members of a US healthcare purchasing alliance are now able to take out […]

Nano-sized ships to torpedo tumours devised

Lethal nano-sized ‘torpedos,’ deftly evading the body’s defence network, will discharge anti-cancer drugs into the heart of tumours and destroy them ruthlessly.

RadNet announces comprehensive radiology services

RadNet Inc., a national leader in providing high-quality, cost-effective diagnostic imaging services through a network of 206 owned and operated outpatient imaging centers, announced that it has uted a series of agreements to provide a comprehensive array of radiology services to Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District and related parties in the Imperial Valley region.

Drugs : Dr Reddy

Drugs Dr Reddy’s announces the launch of Pantoprazole Sodium delayed-released tablets Dr Reddy’s Laboratories has launched Pantoprazole Sodium Delayed-Released tablets(20mg […]

Hypoxia Result in Permanent DNA Changes

Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have proven that the genomes of flies exposed to long-term hypoxia are changed to permanently affect gene expression.

Hospital on a chip could increase survival of battlefield wounded

Researchers in the US aim to develop an implantable biochip that could diagnose and provide medication to soldiers as soon as they are injured. Survival of battlefield wounds often depends on the level of treatment within the first 30 minutes, so providing instant treatment to wounded soldiers before a medic can reach them could increase chances of survival.

TriTech buys Health Care Technology Firm

San Diego-based TriTech Software Systems has entered into an agreement to acquire Ortivus North America, from Ortivus AB, including both its U.S. and Canadian subsidiaries. Ortivus is a developer of electronic patient care reporting, billing, dispatch, personnel and vehicle tracking, and other products for the public safety market.

PortBlue Corporation’s CommandAware Incident Management and Disaster Response System for Concerro, Inc.

Concerro, Inc. is San Diego-based market leader in enterprise-wide open shift and workforce management software.

ET medical monitoring with Mobile Phones

A new partnership of medical device makers with the cell-phone industry is being sought, to allow doctors to remotely monitor their patients’ heart rhythms, body temperature and breathing rates.

Smart Connected Hospitals

[This article was published in the December 2008 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]

As the population in India and around the world age and there is increased acuity, it presents an opportunity and a challenge to healthcare administrators.

A ‘Tipping Point’ Year For Health Care IT, Says HHS

Health-care providers of all stripes face a host of technology challenges in the new year. Indeed, “the tea leaves are not settled at the bottom of the cup yet, but [providers] are already expected to budget for 2009, 2010 and beyond,” said Bob Booz, managing vice president for Gartner Research, at a kick-off town hall at Everything Channel’s Healthcare Summit in San Diego.