Search Tag: Technology
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
Rsna-2013-intelerad-blackford-analysis-partnership-to-automate-multi-study-image-comparisons
2013 26 Nov
Blackford’s advanced registration technology to be integrated with InteleViewer to facilitate the comparison of current and prior studies Intelerad Medical Systems™, a leader in medical imaging PACS, RIS and workflow solutions, has begun a technology partnership with Blackford Analysis, a provider of software products that...Read more
Icu-survival-rates-drastically-improved-with-philips-virtual-icu
2013 10 Dec
According to a recent study conducted by Dr. Craig Lilly, a professor at University of Massachusetts Medical School and Director of the eICU Program at UMass Memorial Medical Center, and published online in the journal CHEST, it was found that a virtual ICU, staffed by one specialist doctor and three critical care nurses at the service...Read more
First-us-contracts-for-agfa-healthcare-s-impax-agility-pacs-platform
2013 17 Dec
•Streamlined navigation and workflow deliver clinical productivity benefits for radiologists •Task managed workflows enhance the delivery of care •Advanced platform design leverages modern IT technologies to maximize performance and reduce costs Agfa HealthCare has announced the first two U.S. sales of IMPAX Agility, a brand new imaging platform...Read more
Hp-saves-data-centre-space-time-costs-for-belfast-trust
2014 20 Jan
Two 20-foot HP Performance Optimised Data Centres will meet Trust's compute requirements for the next seven to ten years HP has announced that the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust has improved its IT services while saving space, time and costs by installing two HP Performance Optimised Data Centres (PODs) at the Ulster Hospital, Belfast....Read more
Varian-medical-systems-s-probeam-proton-therapy-system-fda-approved
2014 22 Jan
Varian Medical Systems of Palo Alto, California, the world's leading manufacturer of medical devices and software for treating cancer and other medical conditions with radiotherapy, radiosurgery and brachytherapy, has received US FDA 510(k) clearance for its updated ProBeam proton therapy system. Varian's ProBeam system gives clinicians options...Read more
Philips-and-russia-s-medsi-enter-healthcare-technology-partnership
2014 27 Jan
Philips and Russia’s largest network of private clinics sign MOU for strategic partnership Royal Philips and MEDSI, Russia’s largest network of private clinics, have announced a strategic partnership to develop a clinical network aimed at providing efficient medical care in Russia. MEDSI president Alexey Chupin, and Peter Vullinghs, CEO...Read more
Himss-2014-improved-care-team-communications-through-mobile-heartbeat-cure
2014 30 Jan
Consolidating clinical communications, patient-centric workflow and a real-time clinical team directory, a secure smartphone application connects all members of a patient’s care team and enables better patient care at a lower cost. Mobile Heartbeat launches Mobile Heartbeat CURE (Clinical Urgent REsponse), a smartphone application enabling secure...Read more
The-role-of-teleradiology-in-emergency-radiology-provision
2014 08 Mar
Author Arjun Kalyanpur Chief Radiologist and Chief Executive Officer Teleradiology Solutions Bangalore, India [email protected] Key Points Teleradiology has had a major impact in decreasing report turnaround time, and in improving service levels in the emergency setting....Read more
Colon-camera-pill-receives-us-fda-approval
2014 05 Feb
Camera-in-a-pill manufacturer Given Imaging announced that it received US Food and Drug Administration clearance for a pill able to provide visualisation of the colon, making it available to a global market of 3 million procedures per year. The pill, a swallowed capsule endoscope entitled PillCam Colon, is designed for the detection of colon...Read more
Fluke-biomedical-acquires-unfors-raysafe
2014 06 Feb
Fluke Biomedical, the world's leading manufacturer of biomedical test instruments, has announced the acquisition of Unfors RaySafe. With this acquisition Fluke Biomedical adds industry leading quality assurance devices for diagnostic x-ray from Unfors RaySafe. With an enhanced portfolio especially in the fields of diagnostic x-ray, real-time...Read more
Himss-2014-carestream-showcases-new-upgraded-vue-pacs-platform
2014 07 Feb
Carestream’s Works-in-Progress PACS, Archive, Image Viewer, Patient Portal and Cloud Services Will Be Upgraded With New 64-Bit Windows/Intel Technology to Elevate Performance While Reducing Costs Carestream will showcase upgrades to its healthcare IT portfolio at HIMSS 2014 as works in progress that include a new CARESTREAM Vue PACS...Read more
Medica-2014-education-conference-where-medicine-and-technology-meet
2014 10 Feb
This year’s MEDICA Education Conference, part of the industry show MEDICA 2014 in Düsseldorf (November 12th through 15th) is dedicated to the interrelations between medicine and technology. The conference theme is “Medicine meets technology – technology meets medicine”. As an academic conference, the event addresses physicians and medical professionals,...Read more
Sectra-signs-major-agreement-with-healthcare-region-in-scandinavia
2014 11 Feb
A customer in Scandinavia has signed a four-year agreement with the IT and medical technology company Sectra. The order value amounts to SEK 32 million (approx. EUR 3.4 M). The agreement includes development, maintenance and support for the customer’s regional IT solution for managing medical images and patient information, the Sectra RIS and PACS....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
Drager-celebrates-125th-anniversary
2014 14 Feb
Germany based company marks “125 years of heartfelt dedication” Dräger is turning 125 in 2014. The medical and safety technology company has officially kicked off the anniversary year with a ceremony on February 6 which was attended by numerous guests from business, politics and science. A grand opening at Lübeck’s Holstentor has marked...Read more
Analytica-2014-greiner-bio-one-presents-innovative-cryo-s-biobanking-tubes
2014 14 Feb
At Analytica 2014 from 1 to 4 April in Munich, Greiner Bio-One, a technology partner for the diagnostic and pharmaceutical industry, will be presenting an innovative solution for storing biological samples in biorepositories. Greiner Bio-One has been developing and producing products for cryogenic storage for 30 years. With the new Cryo.s biobanking...Read more
Tiny-chip-device-to-transmit-3-d-images-from-inside-heart-arteries
2014 20 Feb
A team of researchers has developed the technology for a catheter-based device that would be able to provide real time, 3-D imaging from inside a persons’ heart, coronary arteries and peripheral blood vessels. This innovate device could offer better guidance during heart surgery and enable more clearing of clogged arteries to be done without...Read more
Innovative-home-medication-dispensing-service-introduced-by-philips
2014 21 Feb
Chronically ill patients living independently at home can now benefit from a new service combining automated dispensers and personalised pre-packed medication Royal Philips has announced the expansion of its focus on home healthcare by introducing an innovative home medication dispensing service created to offer support to chronically ill patients...Read more
Frost-sullivan-increasing-demand-for-medical-robots-in-surgical-disciplines
2014 27 Feb
Medical robots are set to revolutionise surgery with demand particularly high for prostatectomy and hysterectomy minimally invasive surgeries Surgical robots are becoming more acceptable globally, enhancing the surgeon’s abilities with regards to surgical imaging, planning, navigation, and instrument manipulation. Extensive research is...Read more
Ce-mark-approval-for-covidien-s-puritan-bennett-980-ventilator
2014 06 Mar
Innovative acute care ventilator provides progressive breath technology for improved patient comfort and ease of use for clinicians Covidien plc, a leading global provider of healthcare products and recognised innovator in patient monitoring and respiratory care devices, has announced its Puritan Bennett™ 980 ventilator has received European...Read more
Frost-sullivan-boom-in-smart-pills-to-peak-by-2018-2020
2014 10 Mar
Technological advances drive innovation in minimally invasive and remote controlled devices Increasing demand for easy-to-use diagnostic and precise therapeutic tools is proving to be a driving force for innovation in the development of smart pills. While the areas of imaging and sensing are benefiting from successfully commercialised smart...Read more
Esaote-enhances-ultrasound-with-crystaline-technology
2014 04 Apr
With the launch of CrystaLine technology at the European Congress of Radiology in March, Esaote is focusing on application of ultrasound through the chain of prevention, diagnosis, intervention and therapy. CrystaLine includes enhancements to hardware and software that build on Esaote's eHD ultrasound technology. Major technical improvements...Read more
New-beckman-coulter-workcell-solution-for-in-vitro-diagnostic-use
2014 11 Apr
Scalable and customized hematology workcells help move labs forward by streamlining workflow with first pass results accuracy Capitalising on the advanced technologies behind Beckman Coulter Diagnostics’ DxH 800 and DxH Slidemaker Stainer cellular analysis systems, the company has released the new UniCel DxH connected Workcell solution for in...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
Ukrc-2014-siemens-to-showcase-range-of-innovative-imaging-solutions
2014 16 Apr
Siemens Healthcare is set to display its growing range of diagnostic imaging solutions at the annual UK Radiological Congress (UKRC) on 9-11 June 2014 at Manchester Central. Under its theme “Answers for Life”, Siemens will provide delegates the chance to see cutting-edge and accessible technological innovations designed to advance human health on...Read more
Covidien-awarded-usfda-clearance-for-kangaroo-feeding-tube-with-iris-technology
2014 17 Apr
New feeding tube with integrated camera designed to deliver enhanced patient safety Covidien plc has announced US Food and Drug Administration 510(k) Clearance for the Kangaroo™ feeding tube with IRIS Technology. This first-of-its-kind camera-equipped disposable feeding tube is designed to enhance patient safety by providing visualisation for...Read more
Fda-clearance-awarded-to-calgary-scientific-for-mobile-diagnosis-on-all-modalities
2014 19 Apr
Calgary Scientific Inc., a company known for creating transformative technology for the medical industry and beyond, has announced their latest Class II clearance from the United States (US) Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The leading enterprise image-viewing solution, ResolutionMD® is now cleared for diagnosis on mobile devices, for all...Read more
Frost-sullivan-infectious-disease-diagnostics-redefined-by-emerging-technologies
2014 24 Apr
Developing regions, Asia, Africa and Latin America present the biggest opportunities. Due to the growth in the infectious diseases diagnostics market for tuberculosis (TB), hepatitis C virus, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and human papilloma virus, commercial opportunities, particularly in the developing economies of Asia, Africa and Latin...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