HL7 publishes four implementation guides
Health Level Seven (HL7), a developer of global healthcare standards, has announced the launch of four new implementation guides with its Clinical Document Architecture (CDA).
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Monitoring Device Market to Double by 2015
The European market for wireless patient monitoring devices is expected to reach USD 176.9m in 2015, according to new research by Frost & Sullivan. In 2008, the patient monitoring device market was USD 89.9m, the research said.
True Whole-Body Field View PET/CT Better at Staging Cancer
Using true whole-body field view during PET/CT scanning can result in more accurate cancer staging than using a limited whole-body field of view, a study published in the American Journal of Roentgenology has found.
Plasma Prototype to Kill MRSA in Hospitals
Researchers have demonstrated a new prototype device for hospital staff that can eliminate Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria from hands, feet and underarms.
New Device for Peripheral Arterial Disease
A team of doctors and engineers in the US is working to develop a new medical device to prevent thrombosis in small-diameter blood vessels in patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD).
Train in Delhi to spread AIDS awareness
The Red Ribbon Express, a train for spreading AIDS awareness, will be in the capital Nov 29-Dec 1.
TiE Awards GSK Velu
TiE has awarded, Dr. GSK Velu with
K. Chandramouli Appointed Secretary Health and Family Welfare
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of Shri K. Chandramouli, IAS (UP:75), presently Secretary, Department of AIDS Control, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare as Secretary, Department of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare vice Ms K Sujatha Rao, IAS (AP:74), on her retirement on 30th November, 2010.
Fresenius Medical Care introducing Home Hemodialysis in India
Fresenius Medical Care, the global leaders in dialysis equipments and services introduces
VA Creates Online Tools To uate Healthcare and Provide Transparency
The Department of Veterans Affairs launched two online dashboards in an effort to offer transparency of its internal clinical performance, Modern Healthcare reports.
Global Dental Implants Market to Reach $4.2bn in 2015
Dental implants are estimated to have one of the highest growth rates amongst all dental device submarkets, according to a report by Sandler Research.
InferMed-managed NHS Direct Health ,Symptom Checker website up for two awards
InferMed is excited to announce that the NHS Direct website providing Arezzo-powered Health and Symptom Checkers to NHS patients in England (www.nhs.uk/nhsdirect) has been nominated as a finalist for two awards.
Asian Development Bank to Strengthen Disease Monitoring in Three Mekong Countries
The Asian Development Bank will provide $49m to strengthen surveillance response systems to prevent the spread of communicable and tropical diseases in Cambodia, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and Vietnam.
