EU to Adopt Medical Device Database
In an effort to improve public safety, the European Union will adopt a pan-Europe online database for medical device products by next year, the EU’s utive body announced this week.
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Varian Unveils High-Precision Radiotherapy Device
A new line of “super” accelerators for image-guided radiotherapy and radiosurgery have been launched to enable new approaches to advance the treatment of lung, breast, prostate, head and neck, and other types of cancer.
“Carestream is the only company in India offering a complete range of medical imaging products” : Prabir Chatterjee, Carestream Health India Pvt. Ltd.
In conversation with eHEALTH, Prabir Chatterjee, MD of Carestream Health India Pvt. Ltd., provides insight into the company’s business operations in India and provides an overview of the overall medical imaging market.
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.
Challenges in Current Medico- Legal Environment in India : D. Samuel Abraham, Legal Offi cer, Directorate, CMC Hospital, Vellore
[This article was published in the December 2009 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]
The article focuses on the laws pertaining to the health services in India and discusses certain cases that put light on the various issues and challenges faced by the medical industry.
Siemens: 3D Images for Cardiovascular Imaging
A demonstration is to be given by Siemens at Siemens HealthcareAt the ESC (European Society of Cardiology) Congress 2009.
The Operating Theatre of the Future
[This article was published in the August 2009 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]
Medical robotics and computer-assisted surgery systems, support the surgeons in performing tedious surgeries with complete recision. This is one of the newer technologies that has completely taken the surgical profession by a storm.
Acceptance of Dual-Source Technology
The Somatom Definition, the world’s first CT scanner with two X-ray tubes, has the sales figures to prove that being venturesome in business pays off.
Nuclear medicine and radiation oncology innovations by Philips Electronics
A new BrightView X, a scalable SPECT camera that can be easily upgraded with CT when physicians are ready for the full capabilities of BrightView XCT has been introduced by Royal Philips Electronics.
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.
“the human (health) network effect” : Vishal Gupta, Healthcare Practice (APAC & Emerging Markets)
Considered as the global leader in IT network solutions and products, Cisco has developed an array of innovative and futuristic solutions that promises to transform the way healthcare is delivered and received.
The human (health) network effect
Considered as the global leader in IT network solutions and products, Cisco has developed an array of innovative and futuristic solutions that […]
Advances in Detection of Breast Cancer : Dr. K. L. Chakraborti, Head, Department of Radiological Imaging Institure of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Science
[This article was published in the June 2009 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]
Advances in diagnostic imaging, like Infrared Thermography, which helps in detecting signs of cancer at an extremely early stage is improving survival rates.
