World’s First Bionic Finger Unveiled
Touch Bionics, developer of advanced upper-limb bionic technologies has announced the commercial launch of ProDigits, the world’s first powered bionic finger solution for patients with missing fingers.
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EIB and Philips Sign EUR 200 Million Healthcare R&D Loan Agreement
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Royal Philips Electronics have signed a EUR 200 million loan agreement. The 10 year loan, provided under the Risk-Sharing Finance Facility (RSFF) will be used to finance research and development (R&D) activities across a range of innovative healthcare projects, including image-guided intervention and home healthcare, in Europe.
Global Fund Approves USD 279 Million Grants for India
The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria has approved USD 279 million in new grants for India, taking total funds for the world’s second-most populous country to more than USD 1.1 billion.
NICE Launches New Database for Cancer Research
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has launched a new database that will help with the identification and prioritisation of future cancer research across Europe.
Schiller India launches Biphasic Defibrillator with Monitor – DEFIGARD 4000
Schiller India, a leading Swiss Joint Venture Company in the field of Medical Diagnostics, has launched a new Biphasic Defibrillator, DEFIGARD 4000.
Vodafone to Launch Mobile Health Unit
Vodafone has announced that it will establish a new mobile health unit in Newbury to develop mobile healthcare solutions.
Integration of Agfa’s PACS into Primary Care
Agfa HealthCare, a leading provider of diagnostic imaging and healthcare IT solutions, announced that NHS Blackpool has provided local healthcare professionals from Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre Hospitals NHS Foundation with access to the diagnostic imaging records of their patients.
GE Pilots IT Healthcare Project in India
GE Healthcare is initiating a pilot project to develop IT solutions for Indian hospitals to deliver affordable treatment.
University in Israel Designs Device for Early Tumour Detection
A new medical device that helps detect cancerous tumours on the skin even before they are visible to the naked eye has been developed at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel.
Professor Howard Bolnick to conduct 5 day utive Development Programme on Healthcare Financing and Health Insurance in New Delhi
Professor Howard Bolnick, who taught at the Kellogg School of Management for 13 years and is an international authority on Healthcare will be teaching an intensive 5 day utive Development Programme on Healthcare Financing and Health Insurance, Organized by the Insurance Foundation of India (IFI).
Wipro unveils remote healthcare solution
Wipro Technologies has developed a medical gateway solution for remote healthcare management on real-time basis through mobile, broadband and dial-up networks.
iSOFT Business Solutions Wins New Deals Worth USD 9.20 Million
Australia’s largest listed health information technology company announced that iSOFT Business Solutions has won new business, totalling about A $10 million (US $9.20m) in October. The new deals include two contracts worth
Wipro launches Next-Generation Remote Monitoring System
Wipro Technologies has launched a next-generation medical gateway solution that aims to improve coordination between patients and their healthcare providers.
