Health and Symptom Checker in mobile device format
The NHS Direct online initial assessment Health and Symptom Checker (HaSC) is now available in mobile device format.
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Anti-bacterial Synthetic Surface Developed
Singapore consortium has developed a synthetic surface that will be chemical-free and anti-bacterial.
TrakCare went Live
NHS Borders- a new electronic patient management system TrakCare went live.
Trial of Retinal Implant in UK
According to media reports, King’s College Hospital in the UK will initiate clinical trials of a retinal implant for people with retinitis pigmentosa, one of the most common forms of inherited blindness, from March 2011.
Electronic Nose to Detect Ovarian Cancer
Scientists at the University of Gavle and KTH Royal Institute of Technology, University of Gothenburg, are developing an electronic nose that can screen blood samples to detect ovarian cancer in its early stages.
Now IPhone App Instantly Translates Words as You Watch
An incredible new apparatus has been developed for iPhone users that will instantly translate words viewed through the phone’s camera.
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.
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.
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.
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
Instant TB test gets WHO nod
The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently endorsed a new rapid test to detect tuberculosis, saying it could revolutionise treatment. This test, which is also getting uated at the Christian Medical College in Vellore, is a boost for the fight against tuberculosis in India, where 1.98 million new cases are reported every year.
Siemens FAST CARE
FAST CARE from Siemens Healthcare is the new technology platform for CT (computed tomography) scanners which helps hospital staff to perform CT examinations faster and more efficiently than before as well as keeping the dose as low as possible.
True Whole-Body Field View PET/CT Better at Staging Cancer
Using true whole-body field view during PET/CT scanning can result in more accurate cancer staging than using a limited whole-body field of view, a study published in the American Journal of Roentgenology has found.
