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Next-Generation PET/CT Systems and Molecular Technology Platform by United Imaging
2023 20 Sep
Pioneering a new era of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging through new innovations United Imaging Healthcare (UIH), a global leader in advanced medical imaging and radiotherapy equipment, introduces its next-generation PET/CT systems, the uMI Panorama™ , and the integrated molecular technology platform named uExcel, at the European... Read more
Hospital Management Meets Elite Sports Teams in Virtual Roundtable
2023 19 Sep
Canon Medical proudly announces an insightful roundtable discussion on effective leadership and team management. Titled "Management in Motion: Exploring Synergies Between Hospital Management and Elite Level Sports Teams," this dynamic event is scheduled for October 3, at 8 pm CEST, offering invaluable insights for C-suite executives, decision-makers,... Read more
Innovative Diagnostics and the Use of AI Allow Individualised Approaches in Performance Medicine
2023 18 Sep
High calibre speakers at the MEDICA MEDICINE + SPORTS CONFERENCE illuminate new methods and their practical uses Top athletes are constantly being measured and analysed, and this includes the use of innovative technologies and methods in diagnostics. The evaluation of the resulting data increasingly uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) which delivers... Read more
Canon Medical Systems Opens New European Headquarters and Launches Canon Medical Academy Europe
2023 18 Sep
From the left: Mr. Prinsze (Head of CENV & SVP Business Operations of CENV), Mr. Kawagishi (President and CEO of CMSE), Mr. Takiguchi (President and CEO of CMSC), Mr. Ishizuka (President and CEO of Canon Europe Ltd.), and Mr. Poppens (the Mayor of Amstelveen). Canon Medical Systems Europe is thrilled to announce the move of its European headquarters... Read more
Cleveland Clinic London Becomes First Private Hospital in the UK to Achieve EMRAM Stage 6
2023 15 Sep
Cleveland Clinic London has earned Stage 6 validation on the HIMSS EMRAM Maturity Model, becoming the first private hospital in the UK to receive this achievement and one of eight hospitals in the UK to Stage 6 and above. EMRAM, the Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model , measures clinical outcomes, patient engagement and clinician use... Read more
ESR Abstract Submission - Be part of the Next Generation of Radiology
2023 14 Sep
Thank you for your interest in submitting your abstract to ECR 2024. Your contribution to the congress is valuable and helps enrich the field of radiology. All abstracts must be submitted online through myESR.org/abstractsubmission . The abstract submission is open from September 1 st to October 10 th 2023. Before embarking on your... Read more
Johnson & Johnson Marks New Era as Global Healthcare Company with Updated Visual Identity
2023 14 Sep
Brand and visual identity demonstrate the best of Johnson & Johnson’s care and humanity, while capturing the Company’s passion and determination to improve the health of people worldwide For more than 135 years, Johnson & Johnson has provided health care products and solutions to people worldwide. Now, with its exclusive focus on healthcare... Read more
Sectra’s Medical Education Portal to be Used in Italian Simulation Eenter
2023 14 Sep
International medical imaging IT and cybersecurity company Sectra has signed a contract with a simulation center in Italy—SIMNOVA. They will integrate Sectra's medical education platform, the Sectra Education Portal, into their simulation training program, which recreates the clinical process from start to finish. Practicing in simulated clinical environments... Read more
ECRI Chief Executive Calls for Patient Safety Changes at OR Manager Conference
2023 13 Sep
Marcus Schabacker, MD, PhD, president and CEO of ECRI, the nation’s largest independent patient safety organization, will speak to perioperative leadership about “Where Are We Now with Patient Safety and Quality” in a keynote address at the OR Manager Conference on September 18, 2023. Preventable medical errors are the leading cause of death... Read more
Red Alert! Stop the German Hospital Closures!
2023 13 Sep
VKD - Vereinigung der Krankenhausdirektoren Deutschlands (German Association of Hospital Managers) is calling for protests on September 20th! Is it deliberate or simply ignorance? The German comprehensive hospital care is in grave danger, yet it appears the coalition government (SPD, FDP, Bündnis90/Die Grünen) is entirely unconcerned.... Read more
Health and Social Care Sector-Highest Growing Industry in UK, Report Reveals
2023 12 Sep
The business experts at Forbes Advisor have analysed the most recent UK business demography statistics to reveal the most thriving industries in 2023 so far. Findings indicate a notable improvement in business survival rates on the Inter-Departmental Business Register (IDBR) in Quarter 2 (April to June) 2023, compared to the same period in 2023. However,... Read more
Reproductive Factors Associated with Higher Risk of Lung Cancer in Women
2023 11 Sep
A study presented at the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer 2023 World Conference on Lung Cancer revealed that key reproductive factors such as early menopause, shortened reproductive span, and early age at first birth are associated with elevated risks of lung cancer in women. Researchers from Xiangya Hospital, Changsha,... Read more
World Sepsis Day: Understanding Symptoms Better
2023 08 Sep
World Sepsis Day falls on September 13. Sepsis, which kills more people in Austria each year than heart attacks, is caused by an infection which spreads through the body and damages our organs. A lot of people in the general public still do not know very much about this issue. Sepsis is one of the most common causes of death around the world.... Read more
Advancing Cancer Care: Maria Skłodowska-Curie Institute Adopts uMI780 PET/CT Technology
2023 07 Sep
Located in Warsaw, the capital of Poland, the Maria Skłodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology is a leading centre for cancer research and treatment with over 85 years of distinguished tradition. A beacon of modern oncological care, the centre comprises 13 highly specialised departments, each dedicated to providing the highest level of... Read more
Health In Tech Introduces New Ancillary Products to Expand Healthcare Solutions
2023 06 Sep
Expands Health Care offerings with Critical Illness, Accident, Dental, Vision, Term Life, and GAP coverage options. Health In Tech, an industry-leading insurtech company that delivers disruptive innovation and re-imagines self-funded health plans, is excited to introduce additional Healthcare products to address customers’ needs holistically.... Read more
Debiopharm Joins With International Health Organisations to Fight Anti-Microbial Resistance
2023 06 Sep
The rapid growth of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is staggering, particularly when considering the slow rate at which new antibiotics are being developed and made available to patients 1 International health authorities, including the World Health Organization (WHO) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), continue... Read more
MEDICA LABMED FORUM: Four Exciting Topic Days in Laboratory Medicine
2023 05 Sep
Cancer and coronary diseases, infections and new anti-bacterial active substances, digitalisation and artificial intelligence – these are some of the top issues discussed this year at the MEDICA LABMED FORUM, which is part of the MEDICA 2023 trade fair in Düsseldorf. Over the last years, the forum has developed into an especially noted part of the... Read more
Healthcare Studies More Affordable as Financial Support Increased
2023 01 Sep
Travel and accommodation support for healthcare students to be raised by 50% as part of government efforts to boost training Uplift will mean students are appropriately reimbursed for cost of travelling for clinical placements Follows publication of NHS Long Term Workforce Plan which committed to huge expansion of education and training places... Read more
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Designated ACR Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence
2023 01 Sep
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital has been designated a Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence ® (DICOE) by the American College of Radiology (ACR). The DICOE program, which represents the pinnacle of medical imaging care, is an achievement that goes beyond accreditation to recognize best-quality imaging practices and diagnostic care. This includes... Read more
Finalists announced for IHF Awards 2023
2023 30 Aug
The International Hospital Federation (IHF) has announced the finalists of the IHF Awards 2023 after scoring entries in all 7 Award categories. This year, more than 500 entries were submitted by hospitals and healthcare organizations from 43 countries/territories – a record number since the Awards commenced in 2015. The projects and programmes... Read more