nContact EPi-Sense device receives CE mark
nContact has received CE mark approval for its fourth generation EPi-Sense guided-coagulation device with VisiTrax for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias, including atrial fibrillation.
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Mayo awarded $3M to integrate genetic studies of heart disease into EMRs
The Mayo Clinic announced that the National Human Genome Research Institute has awarded it more than $3 million to conduct genome-wide association studies that can more accurately determine patients
Urology EHR vendor sues rival for allegedly accessing patient data
MeridianEMR — a vendor of electronic health record systems for urologists — announced that it has filed a lawsuit against rival EHR provider Intuitive Medical Software, alleging that Intuitive illegally accessed patient data on meridianEMR’s system, Becker’s Hospital Review reports.
Online Videos help hospitals boost marketing strategies
Marketing strategies that feature online video could be the most effective for hospitals looking to engage patients and create brand awareness.
Metroplis Bestowed With Two Prestigious Awards
Recognizing her immense contribution in steering Metropolis Healthcare Limited to scale new heights, for putting India on the global diagnostic map and for giving a new direction and thrust to the Indian diagnostic industry, Ameera Shah- Managing Director and CEO of Metropolis Healthcare Limited, has been bestowed with 2 prestigious awards.
Stamford Hospital adopts smartroom technology
Stamford Hospital, a 305-bed teaching facility in Stamford, Conn., will soon be one of the first hospitals in the country to provide innovative technology from SmartRoom
MRI techniques open up new window for early osteoarthritis diagnosis
Researchers have found that advanced MRI techniques can be used to detect subtle changes in joint cartilage microstructure
Carestream Health India Rolls Out Compact Dry Laser
The search for a dry laser imager, which is not cumbersome to operate and within modest budget, ends with the latest CARESTREAM DryView 5700 Laser Imaging System.
Mobile health industry set for exponential growth in Asia
The Asian region has the world
Portable machine to detect bird flu outbreak in ‘two hours’
Scientists are on track to create a mobile machine that would identify strain of bird flu within hours, a development that would make it possible to set up exclusion zones before the deadly virus could spread.
Piramal Health buys stake in Vodafone Essar
Piramal Healthcare, run by billionaire Ajay Piramal, has picked up a 5.5 percent equity stake in Vodafone Essar, the Indian operations of the world’s largest mobile operator Vodafone Plc, according to a late evening, joint announcement on Wednesday by both companies.
Kindred will buy Professional Healthcare
Kindred Healthcare Inc. said that it agreed to pay $51 million to buy Professional HealthCare LLC, a home health, hospice, nursing and medical equipment company.
Hitachi installs first scenaria CT scanner
Hitachi Medical Systems America Inc. announced the first Scenaria CT scanner has been installed in North America and is available for clinical use at Radiology Imaging Associates in Prince Frederick, Maryland.
