EU internet access reaches 60 per cent
60% of households across the EU had internet access in 2008, according to a survey. Across the 27 countries within the EU, household internet access ranges from 25% in Bulgaria to 86% in the Netherlands.
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SingHealth activates integrated EHR
Clinicians of SingHealth, the largest healthcare group in Singapore, are now equipped with clinically relevant, evidence-based guidelines for ordering treatment protocols, while gaining secure access to an integrated EHR to obtain the latest patient information for more timely, more informed care decisions.
Health card launched for Indian expatriates
In India, a prepaid healthcare card has been launched to provide access to health services for Non-resident Indians
World News : Dec 2008
State Department, IBM build telehealth bridge to rural Pakistan A telemedicine project by the State Department, IBM, and other public […]
Barco selected for mammography screening project in the Netherlands
Medical imaging specialist Barco has won a contract to provide high-grade mammography display systems for a country-wide screening project in the Netherlands.
Barco launches brand-new family of clinical review displays
Medical imaging specialist Barco is expanding its portfolio of innovative medical display systems with a brand-new family of clinical review displays.
U.S. Air Force gives thumbs up to Agfa PACS, data center
utives of Belgium-based Agfa HealthCare, which provides IT-enabled clinical workflow and diagnostic imaging technology, say the company’s Picture Archiving System (PACS) and its IMPAX data center have passed muter with the U.S. Air Force.
Philips’ Magnotech to transform global point-of-care testing
Royal Philips Electronics has now developed a unique biosensor technology which has the potential to offer lab-quality immunoassay results at the point of care.
Hungary signs e-health deal with GE Healthcare
The Hungarian government has awarded GE Healthcare a EUR 3.3m (USD 4.2m) deal to lead a project on developing telecare services for elderly citizens.
Barco uncovers novel image processing technology at RSNA
On the occasion of RSNA 2008, visualisation specialist Barco treated the audience to demonstrations of its latest products for high-performance image processing.
Visually challenged denied insurance cover
Amidst stories of the government trying to provide insurance cover to all and sundry, here’s one story about a visually challenged individual being denied the same.
DesignTech introduces software for consulting doctors, physicians
DesignTech Systems Ltd, a leading solutions provider in healthcare and Product Life cycle Management has introduced a range of healthcare solutions for small to large hospitals.
India needs INR 60,000 cr by 2013 in healthcare
India needs an investment of up to INR 60,000 crore (INR 600 billion) over the next five years to meet demands in the healthcare sector alone, according to a consultancy firm Feedback Ventures.
