Philips acquires India-based Meditronics
Fifth consecutive acquisition of Philips Healthcare in emerging markets
since mid-2007 and the second acquisition in India within the last three months.
Tags: healthcare, India, Meditronics, Philips, Royal Philips Electronics, X ray
Merge Healthcare provides apps for iPhone
Merge Healthcare, a leading medical imaging solutions provider, announced mobile technology that enables patients and healthcare professionals to view digital medical images such as CT, MRI, X-ray and other images on an Apple iPhone or iPod touch.
Professional acquisition software for X-ray images
OR Technology has developed a professional acquisition software for images from flat panel (DR) and imaging plate (CR) systems of any manufacturer. The software can also control X-ray generators and motorised X-ray systems, enabling an ideal work process.
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[This article was published in the November 2008 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]
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BT in Hungary healthcare IT project
Communications solutions provider BT has successfully completed the first phase of a pilot project to improve the exchange of information between hospitals, outpatient clinics and general practitioners in the three least developed regions of Hungary.
Spearheading Innovation : Dr. Biswadip Mitra, Texas Instruments (India), India
Dr. Biswadip (Bobby) Mitra has been with Texas Instruments for over 20 years and is the Managing Director of Texas Instruments (India).
Trivitron Healthcare launches Pride series
Chennai-based Trivitron Healthcare has announced the launch of its Pride Series, an array of “innovative” products researched and designed for the Indian health industry.
JJ Hospital upgradation plan runs into trouble
The mass purchase of medical equipment for JJ Hospital’s INR 120-crore upgradation plan has run into trouble, with some companies questioning the tender process followed by the state government.
Rural areas reap benefits of telemedicine
Quicker access to cardiologists, neurologists or radiologists even in remote places in Karnataka is now a possibility, thanks to advances in telecommunication. Cardiac emergencies like thrombosis are now being attended to by trained doctors at the Chamarajanagar district hospital and at 19 public health centres (PHCs) under the Karuna Trust.
Siemens launches South Asia’s most compact 3 Tesla MRI
Magnetom Verio, a worldwide innovation on the MRI high-field market that optimizes parallel imaging, improves visualization and allows exceptional patient comfort.
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[This article was published in the August 2008 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]
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