US disease tracker: Orion Health
Over 45 state health departments in US are using technology provided by Orion Health, the software developer, for early detection, rapid response in case of disease outbreak and health emergencies.
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e-Ordering of Diagnostic Imaging by groups
Many institutions have united to advocate for electronic ordering of diagnostic imaging procedures, aided with decision- support software, by forming Imaging e-Ordering Coalition.
IT spending in Health gets a Good place in NSW Budget
2009-2010 budget with enough tender opportunities for ICT sector was delivered by New South Wales Treasurer Eric Roozendaal.
‘Meaningful Use’ the first definition
HIT Policy committee released its initial recommendations for defining ‘meaningful use’ of electronic health records.
Italian Breast Imaging Provider Orders Barco
Barco won a major display contract from Italian breast imaging systems provider IMS, Bologna, Italy, for the delivery of MDRC displays.
Schroder, Bumrungrad Group CEO: One of the ’20 Who Make Healthcare Better’
Curtis J. Schroeder, Group CEO at Bumrungrad International hospital, was named one of ’20 People Who Make Healthcare Better’ by HealthLeaders magazine.
Philips becomes an official Medical Equipment provider of the New York Yankes
Royal Philips Electronics announced an agreement to become an official medical equipment supplier of the New York Yankees.
Nasal Spray: A new instrument to fight Lung Cancer
An inhalable Nasal spray will soon be available, based on gene therapy for fighting lung cancer, described scientists.
Dry eye Testing made Easy
Dry eye sufferers to soon get relief as nanotechnology is being incorporated into a new design for their treatment.
ICT to be embraced by the Health Sector
For developing a purpose-driven Information Communication Technology plan for Barbados, a cabinet subcommittee has been established.
Least invasive Hip Surgery now possible
With a considerably shorter incision length, minimally-invasive hip surgery promotes faster patient recovery and contributes to shortening recovery times.
$18 m for building fiber optic network
US$18 million contract was awarded to Horizon Telcom by the Southern Ohio Health Care Network, to build a state-of-the-art fiber-optic network in 13 southern Ohio countries
