New Age Diagnostics
[This article was published in the February 2011 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org) ] Cutting-edge Radiology research is creating a revolution in the diagnosis of a range of ailments
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New medical imager detects ultra small breast tumors
A new medical imager with the potential to spot ultra small breast tumors have been developed by the research teams of the West Virginia University School of Medicine and the Maryland School of Medicine. The imager is adept in not only detecting tumors but also in guiding the biopsy of suspicious-looking breast cancer lesions.
Imaging Procedure to Diagnose Alzheimer’s
A new type of molecular imaging procedure may be capable of detecting the presence of beta-amyloid, a protein linked to Alzheimer’s disease.
Philips collaborates with radiographers to extend healthcare education
Royal Philips Electronics and the International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists (ISRRT) announced a unique program to extend healthcare education in Europe, Asia and the South Pacific.
Research to improve early diagnosis of breast cancer
HAMAM – consisting 9 project partners from 7 countries with leading expertise in the field of breast imaging diagnosis are working toward resolving the problem of nnecessary biopsies and tumours that frequently go undetected until a stage where therapy is costly or unsuccessful.
Development of Magnetic Particle Imaging Technology
Royal Philips Electronics is working towards the development of whole-body Magnetic Particle Imaging (MPI) systems and preclinical hybrid systems that combine MPI with Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).
Novel imaging techniques reduce lymphedema in breast cancer patients
In a research, radiation oncologists at Mayo Clinic were able to reduce by 55 percent the number of lymph nodes, critical for removing fluid from the arm, that received damaging radiation doses.
Philips and Spinemark sign global partnership to improve patients
Royal Philips Electronics and SpineMark Corporation, a leader in developing specialised centers for spine care, announced today a long-term partnership to build centers for spine care globally.
IT plays important role in healthcare management, Raja
Union Minister for IT and Communications A Raja has recently spoke on the varied ways in which Information Technology can provide the common man with easy access to healthcare.
Nova Medical Centers-Establishing Concept of Day Care Surgeries
[This article was published in the July 2010 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]
Day care surgery or Ambulatory Surgery is a concept that is heralding change in ways of thinking and performing surgeries in the field of medicine.
MANAGING SUGAR
[This article was published in the July 2010 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]
MV Hospital is India�s First Hospital for Diabetes, situated at Royapuram, Chennai. It was established by late Prof. M. Viswanathan, Doyen of Diabetology in India, in 1954 as a general hospital.
SoftLink International implements information system to major hospitals in Pune
SoftLink International has recently released a .Net version of Panacea HIS, which is an instant hit with three major hospitals in Pune and another international hospital in Zambia deciding to implement it for their respective Hospitals.
Medtronic launches PoleStar MRI System in USA
Medtronic has launched its PoleStar N30 Surgical MRI system in the USA as a device to help optimise tumour procedures during neurosurgery after getting US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) 510(K) clearance.
