Sensor Belt to Monitor Patients
Scientists at SINTEF ICT have developed a sensor belt that monitors chronically ill patients and communicates the results via a mobile phone.
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EC to Develop Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Devices
The European Commission will develop less invasive, less expensive, and safer devices to treat conditions such as varicose veins and abdominal aortic aneurysms under the Heart-e-Gel project.
New Molecular Mechanisms in the Development of Alzheimer
According to a study, published in the Genome Research, a reference journal in the field of genomics, scientists have found new molecular mechanisms behind the development of Alzheimer’s disease.
eGovernment Action Plan
The European Commission has outlined a new eGovernment Action Plan, which foresees forty specific measures over the next five years to enable citizens and businesses to use online facilities.
USD 60M Aimed at ‘Breakthrough’ Healthcare IT Research
The US Government announced $60 million to support healthcare IT research projects aimed at “breakthrough” advances.
Pain Management Implant by Australian Scientists
Australian researchers are developing a tiny device that treats chronic pain by blocking the pain signals sent to the brain.
Ultrasound helpful in Endometrial Cancer Detection
According to study conducted at University College London, an ultrasound scan can be used to detect endometrial (womb) cancer before any symptoms occur.
Protein key to Breast Cancer Severity detected
Australian research team led by Dr Clare Fedele and Professor Christina Mitchell at Monash University have identified a protein that could be key to assess the severity of breast cancer.
HDFC Bank
In a Blood Donation Campaign organised by HDFC Bank, donors in 350 Indian cities donated blood at over 475 designated centres in a day long camp, making it one of the nation
Wipro wins 5-year IT Outsourcing Contract
Wipro Infotech has been awarded a 5-year IT outsourcing contract by Vasan Eye Care – one of India’s largest network of eye care centres and a unit of Vasan Healthcare Group.
Higher Hospital Infection Rates in Developing Countries
A study led by World Health Organization says that developing countries have much higher hospital infection rates than the developed world.
ViewSonic Launches World Slimmest, Multi touch, All In One View Pad
ViewSonic, leader in visual display products from the USA, has launched the ViewPad 7 and ViewPad 10
3-D Modelling of Heart Enables Robotic Surgery on Beating Heart
A team at the Montpellier Laboratory of Informatics in France has developed a computerized 3D model that allows surgeons to use robotics to operate on a beating heart.
