Search Tag: Healthcare
Frost-sullivan-presents-new-mega-trends-for-britain-in-healthcare-and-beyond
2013 11 Apr
In future 81 percent of people in the UK will be living in urban areas, there will be 200 million connected devices and one in four British citizens will be shopping online the highest number in the world, per capita. The over 65s will represent one fifth of the population, becoming one of the largest consumer groups with increasing healthcare needs....Read more
Frost-sullivan-the-50-most-innovative-technologies-in-2013
2013 09 May
Up to 85% of technologies developed globally never make it to the commercial world. Business and investors need to closely assess the potential of a given technology platform to understand the true market prospects it holds and to evaluate the risk-reward elements. 50 of the most innovative technologies in the world identified by Frost & Sullivan...Read more
Accenture-survey-reveals-english-patients-interest-in-digital-medical-records
2013 08 Nov
A recent Accenture survey of over 9,000 consumers in nine countries shows that only 16% of consumers residing in England say they have full access to their electronic medical records. By stating they would be willing to switch doctors in order to gain access to their electronic medical records (EMR), 42% of English support the growing trend toward...Read more
Almost-one-third-of-all-nursing-care-activities-omitted-in-european-hospitals
2013 12 Nov
A recent study conducted by the Institute of Nursing Sciences at the University of Basel and published in the journal "BMJ Quality & Safety", surveyed the conditions in which registered nurses practice their profession. The lack of time for nursing care activities in hospitals across Europe has a severely negative impact, though variability...Read more
New-health-it-apprenticeship-launched-at-liverpool-college
2013 18 Dec
Working in partnership with Health Academy North West The City of Liverpool College is launching the first Health Informatics Cadet Apprenticeship. An emerging field in the UK, Health Informatics involves managing electronic health data to ensure patients get the most appropriate care and the apprenticeship scheme will give young people a stepping...Read more
Kimal-to-celebrate-golden-anniversary
2014 14 Jan
Kimal are an innovative and trusted developer, manufacturer and supplier of customised procedure packs and vascular access devices for use across a range of clinical departments. 2014 will see the company’s Golden Anniversary, and Kimal will be celebrating this year as they reach 50 years of delivering healthcare innovation. To acknowledge...Read more
Who-child-shock-guidelines-dangerous
2014 15 Jan
UK researchers warned that thousands of children could be dying since the World Health Organization has not updated guidelines for treating children going into shock. Critics claimed the advice to give large quantities of fluid was deadly, and found it "disappointing and puzzling” that the last update published in 2013 did not recommend a...Read more
Arab-health-2014-blackford-analysis-introduces-image-comparison-acceleration-portfolio
2014 28 Jan
Blackford enhances any image viewer to accelerate the comparison of medical images Blackford Analysis, a provider of software products that accelerate comparison of medical images, has announced it will be introducing its products to the Middle Eastern market at the Arab Health Congress 2014 in Dubai. Designed to be integrated directly into...Read more
Agfa-healthcare-from-small-acorns-big-trees-grow
2014 31 Jan
Susan Boulanger, Director of Imaging Services at Signature Healthcare Brockton, Massachusetts, explains how replacements to its 25+ year old technology have been heavily influenced by its trial of Agfa HealthCare’s DX-D 100 mobile solution. As the oldest and largest in-patient hospital within its area, Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital...Read more
Pharmacy-and-health-it
2014 08 Mar
Author John Chave Secretary General Pharmaceutical Group of the European Union A patient walks into a European pharmacy. She hands a paper prescription to the pharmacist. The pharmacist is unfamiliar with the prescriber, and struggles at first with the handwriting, but after a call to the physician, the medicine and its dosage are...Read more
Building-a-culture-of-excellence-from-the-ground-up
2014 08 Mar
Author Alicia Campbell Facility Director CMC-Waxhaw North Carolina USA [email protected] This article discusses the key steps taken to hire and create a team at a new facility and details the education and onboarding that was used, as well as the foundations required...Read more
Zoll-achieves-platinum-status-as-american-heart-association-fit-friendly-company
2014 06 Feb
ZOLL Medical Corporation, a manufacturer of resuscitation devices and related software solutions, has been recognised for the third consecutive year as a Platinum-Level company by the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Fit-Friendly initiative for helping employees to eat better and move more. “Physical activity and employee wellness are important...Read more
Hospitals-face-new-superbug-liabilities
2014 12 Feb
Vision-Sciences' EndoSheath Technology Offers Patented Solution Superbugs. Nightmare Bacteria. Antibiotic Resistant Strains. No matter what you call it, it is bad news for hospitals, which face increasingly stringent financial penalties under the Affordable Care Act. Specifically, patient readmissions and follow-up diagnostics due to hospital-acquired...Read more
Patients-vote-for-a-healthier-europe
2014 08 Mar
Author Anders Olauson President The European Patients’ Forum 31, rue du commerce B-1000 Brussels [email protected] +32 (0)2 280 23 34 Links You are invited to sign the EPF Manifesto to support this campaign and therefore commit to include a patients’ perspective in your work:...Read more
Ecri-top-10-health-hazards
2014 08 Mar
Author ECRI ECRI Institute 29 Broadwater Road Suite 104 Welwyn Garden City AL7 3BQ United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 1707 831001 Fax +44 (0)1707 393138 [email protected] www.ecri.org.uk The Top 10 Health Technology Hazards for 2014 will be published in HealthManagement...Read more
Ecr-2014-a-joint-radiologist-industry-initiative-on-integrity
2014 07 Mar
COCIR, the non-profit voice of the European Radiological, Electromedical and Healthcare IT Industry, and ESR held a Joint Session at 2014 European Congress of Radiology (ECR) entitled “How does integrity affect our daily lives? A joint radiologist/industry initiative”. The aim was to share information on integrity relating to the everyday activities...Read more
Critical-care-in-the-emergency-department-1
2014 08 Mar
Interviewee Dr. Emanuel Rivers Vice Chairman and Director of Research Department of Emergency Medicine, Senior Staff Attending, Departments of Emergency Medicine and Surgery (Surgical Critical Care) Henry Ford Hospital Detroit, Michigan, Clinical Professor of Emergency, Medicine and Surgery, Wayne State University,...Read more
Agfa-healthcare-inaugurates-new-office-in-riyadh-saudi-arabia
2014 20 Mar
Increased presence and cutting-edge solutions support local healthcare sector and digitisation plans HRH Astrid of Belgium spearheaded the inauguration of the offices, in the presence of other Belgian and Saudi Arabian dignitaries. Agfa HealthCare is committed to contributing to the local healthcare sector with cutting-edge solutions...Read more
Frost-sullivan-s-gil-2014-europe-a-new-healthcare-sustainable-and-affordable
2014 03 Apr
A new concept of ‘frugal innovation’ will be crucial to address the market challenges of the next few years Frost & Sullivan's annual congress ‘GIL 2014: Europe’, will examine new emerging trends in the Healthcare industry with a specific focus on the decisive market drivers over the coming years, both in Europe and beyond. Held in London for...Read more
Wohit-2014-diamond-sponsor-agfa-healthcare-offers-360deg-view-of-the-patient
2014 03 Apr
Company will showcase how health IT can meet today’s quality/price and regional healthcare needs, supported by European and Middle Eastern customers Agfa HealthCare will demonstrate how its products deliver solutions for both regional care and enterprise acute care Agfa HealthCare is a committed healthcare IT provider, with proven IT...Read more
Wohit-2014-cocir-launches-4th-edition-of-ehealth-toolkit
2014 03 Apr
COCIR, the non-profit trade association of the European Radiological, Electromedical and Healthcare IT Industry launches the 4th edition of its eHealth Toolkit which focuses on how modern data-driven approaches can improve healthcare quality in a cost-effective manner. The Toolkit also highlights Big Data’s societal value and the contribution of eHealth...Read more
Fuel3d-wins-1-1-million-contract-for-medical-imaging-system-development
2014 11 Apr
SBRI contract to explore potential of low-cost commercial 3D scanner in healthcare applications Fuel 3D Technologies Ltd., developer of 3D scanning solutions, has announced it has secured a £685,831 ($1.1 million) SBRI Healthcare development contract for the development of a 3D medical imaging system. SBRI Healthcare is an NHS England initiative,...Read more
Northern-ireland-expands-sectra-pacs-contract-to-include-digital-breast-imaging
2014 19 Apr
The department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety in Northern Ireland has expanded its PACS contract with Sectra to include digital breast imaging. The breast screening centres in the region will benefit immediately from the existing centralised PACS facilitating efficient image handling and information sharing across all of Northern Ireland. ...Read more
International-research-on-quality-in-healthcare-spend-no-more-but-smarter
2014 25 Apr
Closing Conference of the InterQuality Project: Since December 2010, the InterQuality project investigates the effects of financing systems on the quality of healthcare. The knowledge gained from the 4-year research provides input for European countries to choose the right financing mechanisms in different areas of their healthcare systems, according...Read more
Siim-2014-agfa-healthcare-spearheads-evolution-of-visual-healthcare
2014 09 May
Agfa HealthCare unites with forward-thinking CIOs, imaging informatics specialists, and technology developers to embrace “document + image EHRs” as the gold standard in healthcare IT and patient information management Agfa HealthCare’s “gold standard” ICIS enterprise imaging platform to be featured in numerous SIIM 2014 educational sessions...Read more
Eahp-votes-on-new-charter-of-care
2014 14 May
Hospital pharmacists from 34 European countries gather for a unique Summit to tackle current diversities in health provision and set out the future services to be delivered by the profession. Alongside representatives from over 25 European patient organisations and associations representing other healthcare professionals, the Summit will deliver...Read more
Women-s-heart-disease-strongly-linked-to-physical-inactivity-past-age-30
2014 15 May
Women looking to lower their chances of developing cardiovascular disease have heard it before: maintain a healthy weight, keep blood pressure in check and quit smoking cigarettes. A study from the British Journal of Sports Medicine reveals that while smoking most strongly influenced disease development up to age 30, the most significant risk for...Read more
Telemedicine-guidelines-to-address-icu-and-patient-safety
2014 15 May
Telemedicine still surrounded by confusion, industry organisations aim to clarify matters The Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) and the American Telemedicine Association have drafted policies and guidelines aimed at clarifying the confusion which currently surrounds telemedicine. This demonstrates the challenge many healthcare providers...Read more
American-healthcare-forecast-cloudy-with-a-chance-of-innovation
2014 16 May
The National Healthcare Innovation Summit began in Boston on May 14 with a keynote speech by author and consultant Ian Morrison. A specialist in the future of healthcare and its changing business environment, Morrison foresees some storms ahead for American hospital administrators and the people they serve. The Triple Aim...Read more
Toshiba-s-innovation-industry-s-only-scalable-premium-ct-solution
2014 03 Jun
Unmatched Flexibility and Clinical Capabilities Designed for the New Healthcare Environment Leading healthcare providers now have a scalable top-tier CT solution with the launch of Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc.’s Aquilion ONE Family. As healthcare providers strive for more efficient, accurate and safe patient care, the Aquilion ONE...Read more