GE Healthcare brings web-based imaging solutions to Asia
GE Healthcare, a leading provider of information technology, recently unveiled a suite of Centricity solutions targeted for hospitals and outpatient imaging centers.
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Siemens Healthcare introduces unique technology in cancer detection
Siemens Healthcare has introduced a unique technology called Breast Elasticity to address the issue of early diagnosis of breast cancer. By a software called eSie TouchTM, the breast elasticity technique can be used to supplement regular ultrasound examinations to differentiate the relative stiffness of tissue.
Microsoft and HIMSS launch Health Users Group in APAC
Microsoft Corp and the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) today announced the launch of the Microsoft Health Users Group (MS-HUG) in Asia-Pacific, providing regional healthcare organisations and technology partners with access to an online forum to facilitate the development of healthcare solutions.
Information Technology advances in healthcare
By 2012, it is estimated that healthcare spending will almost double, with developing economies such as India, China and the Southeast Asian countries showing the highest growth potential with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.0 to 14.0 percent.
Hosmac opens new office in Guwahati
Mumbai based Hosmac has announced the opening up of a new branch office in Guwahati, which is a part of the broader plans of the company to expand it
New partnership to meet the needs of eHealth market
careon, Germany
Asia-Pac sees strong SAP adoption
SAP Asia Pacific Japan recently announced strong adoption of its SAP for Healthcare solution portfolio. Despite the current economic downturn, the company continues to see strong momentum in the healthcare sector.
SaaS healthcare solution for Singapore
Singapore General Hospital (SGH) will introduce an e-health record and management system by the end of 2009. The Community Care Management Solution (CCMS) will be accessible to all wards and polyclinics.
Scottish NHS to invest
Online scanning to allow remote diagnosis for island-based patients and Scotland’s biggest telehealth system are among a range of hi-tech projects to help more patients to be treated quicker and closer to home.
Philips announces breakthrough in medical imaging technology
Royal Philips Electronics recently announced the first 3D imaging results obtained with a new imaging technology called Magnetic Particle Imaging (MPI).
Clinical Solutions launches web-based health tools
Clinical software specialist Clinical Solutions is launching a group of web-based tools for symptom assessment, health information and public health incident management.
Wikipedia-plus launched for medics
The Medpedia Project has launched a beta version of what it hopes will become the world
Temerloh hospital implements new Microsoft Amalga HIS
Hospital Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah (HoSHAS), a 498-bed hospital located in Temerloh, Malaysia, will implement Microsoft’s new Amalga Hospital Information System (HIS) and the Microsoft Amalga RIS/PACS to help realize its goal to become a model “e-hospital” in Malaysia.
