DNA Electronics at the Forefront for Launch of UK Government "Life Sciences Blueprint"
DNA Electronics Ltd, a developer of disposable, real-time gene testing at the point-of-care, has been showcased as an exemplary healthcare technology innovator at the launch of the Governments Life Sciences Blueprint - a range of initiatives aimed at ensuring the UK remains a world-leading location to build and grow life science and biotechnology companies.
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North London Community Dermatology Service Reminding Patients of Appointments via Text Messaging
The North London Community Dermatology Service (NLCDS), which started 1st July 2008 and based at The Royal Free Hospital Hampstead, are now benefiting from receiving appointment reminders to their mobiles phones via text message on an ongoing basis. The NLCDS have started using the iPLATO Patient Care Messaging (PCM) system in line with an increasing trend to utilise mobile technology to efficiently communicate with out-patients.
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Carestream Health Reports European Orders For Affordable New Wireless, Cassette-Sized DRX-1 System
Carestream Health has reported broad-based interest in the industry's first wireless, cassette-size detector - the CARESTREAM DRX-1 System - scheduled to be available this summer. A number of European healthcare facilities have placed advance orders with the UK, Germany and Austria leading the way with orders from:
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Philips' Second Quarter and Semi-Anual Results 2009 - Healthcare Sector
Business highlights
Philips acquired Traxtal, a medical technology innovator in image-guided procedures, to strengthen its position as a leading provider of minimally invasive therapy solutions.
Philips introduced a major advancement for cardiac ultrasound imaging of newborn babies and infants with the launch of the micro TEE, the world's smallest transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) transducer.
iSOFT Secures Future in Northern Ireland with £8.4 Million Agreement
Australia's largest listed health information technology company today announced contract extensions in Northern Ireland totalling £8.4 million (A$17.4 million) for long-term support and maintenance services of its health information systems, including an option for one of the hospitals to progress to iSOFT's next-generation Lorenzo solution.
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Reach an Advanced European/International eHealth Audience Online
eHealthNews.EU Portal is a leading eHealth news web based platform with core competence and innovative strength in advancing the European eHealth Industrial and Research sectors, promoting awareness of the latest trends, achievements and technology in the field.
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Jersey Chooses InterSystems TrakCare for Island-Wide Integrated Care Record
InterSystems Corporation announced that the States of Jersey Health and Social Services Department has selected InterSystems TrakCare to facilitate an island-wide Integrated Care Record supporting its acute, community, mental health and social care services.
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