Analog Devices’ new data
acquisition chip gives faster, clearer images for CT scanners
The new current-to-digital converter chip that enables high
slice count CT systems to capture real-time moving images with a
high degree of accuracy and detail. 16 February 2009
Website for patients to share
diagnostic-quality medical images
US company Heart Imaging Technologies (HeartIT) has launched a
free website allowing patients to upload and share
diagnostic-quality medical images using just a standard web
browser. 16 February 2009
Computerised brain exercises
improve memory and attention
Computerised brain exercises can improve memory and lead to
faster thinking according to a new study of commercial brain
training software. 14 February 2009
Anvita Health launches mobile
viewer for Google Health
Anvita Health, formerly known as SafeMed, an integrated partner
of Google Health, has released a new mobile viewer for Google
Health that is built on the Android mobile device platform. 12
February 2009
New online resource to support
children with type 1 diabetes
Sanofi-aventis US has announced the availability of the diabetes
KidCare Kit, a multimedia resource that will provide children
and their families with valuable tools and information to help
guide them through the difficult but crucial first 30 days
following a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes. 12 February 2009
Bluegiga provides health
device profile for Bluetooth OEM modules
The Bluetooth Health Device Profile (HDP) significantly
simplifies and reducing the need for engineering and testing
time for any type of health or medical device. 11 February 2009
Navigenics launches portal to
give doctors access to patients' genomic information
For patients choosing to receive a Navigenics service through
their physician, this portal allows the physician to integrate
patients’ genetic information into personalized health plans
designed to help diagnose early or prevent a number of health
conditions. 10 February 2009
Ontario grants Agfa Healthcare
$29.6-million to create jobs for developing radiology software
The award is to help create 100 new jobs and support existing
jobs by supporting Agfa in the development of new software that
allows radiologists to share digital images across a regional
network. 31 January 2009
Under-skin sensor to monitor
blood glucose of Type 1 diabetics
Diabetes experts based at Southampton General Hospital will fit
the tiny devices to participants' stomachs and use them in
conjunction with watch-like armbands, which will check
participants' physical activity. 31 January 2009
Medusa Siren ePCR Suite
integrates with Philips HeartStart MRx monitor/ defibrillator
Medusa Medical Technologies Inc. has announced that its
electronic patient care reporting software, the Siren ePCR
Suite, now has an interface with the Philips HeartStart MRx
monitor/defibrillator. 31 January 2009
Sigma-Aldrich launches
bioscience web portal
Sigma-Aldrich
and Ingenuity Systems have launched Your Favorite Gene
powered by Ingenuity, a web-based biological search portal
for exploring dynamic gene-based content. 31 January 2009
ICON launches electronic
system for clinical trial adjudication
ICON plc has announced the launch of a new electronic
system that will accelerate the adjudication of cardiovascular
events in diabetes studies. 31 January 2009
iPhone used to provide therapy
for stutterers
Scientists at the US Hollins Communications Research Institute
(HCRI) have completed successful trials using Apple's iPhone as
a stuttering therapy tool to enhance the transfer of new fluency
skills from the clinical setting into real-life situations. 31
January 2009
Telehealth users forecast to
exceed 55m worldwide by 2016
A new report from InMedica forecasts exceptional growth in the
number of telehealth subscribers over the next decade due to the
increased use of telehealth services for chronic disease
management. 31 January 2009
Iris BioTechnologies launches
Health Passport for personalized and targeted medicine
BioWindows is a HIPAA compliant, web based, medical information
storage system that allows participants to grant selective or
full sharing capabilities of their confidential medical and
lifestyle information to physicians or family members anywhere
in the world. 28 January 2009
Haptic devices deliver more
realistic, and safer medical training
SensAble Technologies, Inc highlighted novel touch-enabled
applications for medical training and simulation using the
company’s haptic devices and software at the Medicine Meets
Virtual Reality conference in Long Beach California last week.
28 January 2009
New Venture Partners and
Unilever Ventures invest in personalised weight management
system
New Venture Partners LLC, the global venture capital firm
dedicated to corporate technology spinouts, and Unilever
Ventures, the early stage venture arm of Unilever, have jointly
invested in MiLife, a company focused on providing technology
solutions for personalised weight management. 25 January 2009
Elsevier launches SciTopics,
expert-generated web resource for researchers
Elsevier has launched SciTopics, a free online expert-generated
knowledge sharing service for the research community to quickly
offer scientific, technical and medical knowledge on a variety
of subjects. 25 January 2009
Interactive report maps out
useful technology for the aging
The US Center for Aging Services Technologies (CAST) has
released an interactive version of its State of Technology
in Aging Services Report that lays out the categories of
technologies that exist and are under development to meet the
needs of aging consumers and highlights what companies are doing
to serve this growing market segment. 13 January 2009
UK NanoKTN supports EC's €1.8bn investment in ICT research
The UK Nanotechnology Knowledge Transfer Network (NanoKTN) has announced its support for the €1.8bn that has been made available
for research projects by
the European Commission, through their Information Communications
Technology (ICT) fund. 9 January 2009
EU agency issues position
paper on security for Web 2.0
The European Network & Information Security Agency (ENISA) has
issued a new report that explains the risk of Web 2.0 — photo
sharing, wikis, social bookmarking and social networking — and
'malware 2.0', a new breed of web-borne infections. 9 January
2008
CMPMedica signs global
contract with iSOFT for drug information decision support tools
CMPMedica's information solution will power iSOFT's suite of
decision-support tools. These tools enable healthcare
professionals to make better informed decisions at the point of
care and thus improve patient outcomes. 9 January 2008
Visage Imaging receives US
clearance for medical imaging software
Visage Imaging has received FDA 510(k) clearance to market its
latest thin-client product release, Visage CS 3.1, which has
cardiac neuroradiology and oncology applications. 6 January 2009
Mathematical breakthrough could remove donuts from MRI scanners
Researchers in Ohio and France have solved a longstanding scientific
mystery involving magnetic resonance — the physical phenomenon that
allows the MRI scanners used by hospitals to take images of tissues deep
within the human body. Their discovery, a new mathematical algorithm,
should lead to new MRI techniques with more informative and sharper
images. 8 December 2008
IBM breaks new ground with open-standard medical imaging and
archiving solutions
IBM has unveiled a powerful combination of advanced imaging and
information archiving technologies that provides healthcare and medical
research organisations with complete and timely access to critical
imaging and diagnostic information at the point of care — regardless of
the source, age or location of the information. 8 December 2008
Computer model improves design
of ultrasound transducer
Researcher Koos Huijssen of the Delft University of Technology
has developed a computer model that can predict the sound
transmission of improved designs for ultrasound transducers. It
will lead to better imaging for ultrasound scanners. 4 December
2008
Max Planck Institute of
Biochemistry uses MathWorks parallel computing tools for cancer
research
The Institute studies the relationship between the structure and
activity of macromolecular protein complexes, which requires
processing of vast amounts of data. 24 November 2008
Violent video games have
physiological effects on teenage boys
Swedish Researchers studying heart rate and other parameters in
boys playing video games found heart rate variability was
affected to a higher degree when the boys were playing games
focusing on violence. 18 November 2008
Elsevier expands eclinical
solutions in Europe
Elsevier is increasing its efforts to provide interactive
clinical reference and clinical decision support (CDS) tools to
new markets in Europe. It has launched DoctorConsult — the
German language version of MD Consult. 5 November 2008
Sectra and DIPS co-operate to
provide IT systems for Norwegian hospitals. 1 Nov 2008
Google awards $14 million for
research using its disease prediction technology
Google.org, the philanthropic arm of Google has awarded the
grants to support partners working in Southeast Asia and Africa
to help prevent the next pandemic. Google.org's Predict and
Prevent initiative is supporting efforts to identify hot spots
where diseases may emerge, detect new pathogens circulating in
animal and human populations, and respond to outbreaks before
they become global crises. 27 October 2008
Philips adds Respironics to
Moore microprocessor patent license. 27 October 2008
iMDsoft wins clinical data
management contract in Norway
iMDsoft and ErgoGroup have signed a framework agreement with
Helse Sør-Øst RHF (South-Eastern Norway Regional Health
Authority) to provide integrated clinical data management
services to the Health Trusts and related hospitals in southeast
Norway. The value of the project is estimated to be up to
€29 million. 20 October 2008
Pandemic
flu models help determine food distribution and school closing
strategies
The 1918 flu pandemic killed more than 40 million people
worldwide and affected persons of all age groups. While it is
difficult to predict when the next influenza pandemic will occur
or how severe it will be, researchers at the Georgia Institute
of Technology have developed models to help organisations such
as emergency services and education authorities prepare
emergency response plans. 16 October 2008
LIFE Biosystems to deploy
TEMIS' clinical text analysis solution Luxid
LIFE Biosystems has entered into a strategic software and
services agreement with TEMIS to use TEMIS' Luxid for Life
Sciences solution to expedite the analysis of clinical and
molecular data from diverse textual information sources. 14
October 2008
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NextBio search engine for life sciences shows rapid growth in users
NextBio, a life sciences search engine that enables researchers and
clinicians to search and correlate public scientific data and
literature, share their own research findings and collaborate with
colleagues, achieved 150,000 unique monthly visitors to its website in
September 2008.
Bluetooth system orients blind and sighted pedestrians
in urban environments
A new system based on Bluetooth wireless technology places a
layer of information technology over the real world to tell pedestrians
about points of interest along their path as they pass them. 5 October 2008
Kit to design your own
bio-feedback clothing
Textronics is offering a developer’s kit that includes the
company’s textile electrodes for use by designers, researchers
and product developers interested in creating their own
interactive wearable prototypes. 1 October 2008
SCM Microsystems' ehealth
terminal approved for German eHealth card program
SCM Microsystems, Inc. has announced that its ehealth200 BCS
terminal has been approved by the gematik, the German healthcare
organization overseeing the implementation of Germany's ehealth
card program. 29 September 2008
Computer modelling provides
breakthrough in psoriasis management
LEO Pharma has unveiled a ground-breaking computer-modelling
tool designed to help those involved in the assessment, planning
and provision of psoriasis treatment in primary care to balance
optimum outcomes with the growing need for cost control. 23
September 2008
Online health record of
limited use for diabetic patients
An online personal health record system that allowed people with
diabetes to check their lab results and get guidance about
medication proved to be of only limited use in improving their
health outcomes, according to a new American study published in
the Archives of Internal Medicine. 23 September 2008
Picis launches critical care information system
Picis has launched eView for Critical Care Manager, part of the
company's CareSuite family of software for intensive care units. The new
product is designed to consolidate clinical information for the entire
intensive care unit (ICU) patient census and present it in a concise,
web-based view to help clinicians identify patients requiring attention.
23 September 2008
Early
warning system for cardiac patients
Latvian company Integris Ltd, has developed an inexpensive,
real-time heart activity monitor for personal use. The device is
small enough to be worn continuously and can monitor both heart
activity and the patient's physical activity and alerts the
patient of abnormalities. 9 September 2008
Data analysis methods for classification of patient samples shown to
be worthless
Computer-based methods that have been used for 25 years for
classifying patient samples are worthless, according to
researchers at Uppsala University, Sweden. 9 September 2008
Medicsight's colonography
analysis software receives Brazilian regulatory approval
Medicsight PLC, the London-based developer of computer-aided
detection and medical image analysis software has received
approval from the Brazilian regulatory agency, Agencia Nacional
de Vigilancia Sanitaria (ANVISA), for its ColonCAD software. 3
September 2008
Handys werden zu
Gesundheitsberatern für Kids (Mobile phones as health
advisers for children. Article is in German — you can
translate text online). 27 August
2008
Online resource for diabetes self management
A complete online diabetes self-management education program, has
been launched by the University of California, San Francisco
Diabetes Teaching Center. 27 August 2008
St Jude Medical wireless
transmitter for implanted cardiac devices gains FDA approval
The Merlin@home transmitter is a wireless system that transmits
data from implanted cardiac devices and enables remote
monitoring of patients by medical staff. 2 August 2008
iCAD records revenue growth of
73%
Computer-aided cancer detection systems supplier iCAD, Inc. has
announced announced record revenue of $10.5 million for the
second, quarter of 2008 up 73% over last year. 1 August 2008
Agfa and GE demonstrate
interoperability of globally distributed PACS
CT scans were shared over the internet, at the UK Radiological
Congress (UKRC) In Birmingham, between Agfa and GE PACS with
interaction with systems in France and the US. 30 July 2008
Devlin launches
infection-control keyboard in multiple languages
UK company Devlin has responded to growing demand in Europe for
infection-control products with the launch of its CleanKey
infection- control keyboard in six European languages. 29 July
2008
Agfa HealthCare integrates
OrthoView into IMPAX
Agfa HealthCare and Southampton, UK based Meridian Technique Ltd
have signed an agreement to integrate Meridian's orthopaedic
digital planning solution, OrthoView, into Agfa HealthCare's
IMPAX for Orthopaedics solution. 17 July 2008
Varian ranked first in
oncology IT vendors
Varian Medical Systems was ranked the leading supplier in its
class in an independent study released by KLAS, a research firm
that specialises in monitoring and reporting on the performance
of healthcare vendors. 16 July 2008
Intel
receives FDA clearance for personal health system
The Intel Health Guide combines an in-home patient device that
has interactive tools for personalised care management and can
integrate patient-monitoring devices, and an online interface
allowing clinicians to monitor patients and remotely manage
care. 14 July 2008
RFID tags could cause medical
device malfunction
Radio frequency identification devices have the potential to
cause critical care medical equipment to malfunction, according
to a study of the effects on medical devices that included,
external pacemakers, mechanical ventilators, infusion/syringe
pumps, dialysis devices, defibrillators, monitors and
anaesthesia devices. 29 June 2008
Location technology enables people with dementia to go out safely
The Keeping In Touch Everyday (KITE) project in northeast
England is developing technology
that allows people with dementia (PWD) to take part in the activities
they enjoy with the knowledge that their family can track their
whereabouts if they require assistance.
Wavelets speed up diagnosis of
brain tumours
Researchers at the University of Warwick have devised an
automated technique that can give a preliminary analysis of a
precise brain tumour type within seconds. 17 June 2008
Quest Diagnostics collaborates
with Google to provide diagnostic test results online
Doctors can securely provide diagnostic data with a brief
explanation of test results to a patient's Google Health
account. The system is expected to empower patients and
physicians to collaborate more closely in making more
well-informed healthcare decisions. 3 June 2008
US verification program for
Internet pharmacies
LegitScript LLC has launched an Internet pharmacy verification
and information service. The service, which is free to consumers
and pharmacies in the US, includes information on whether an
online pharmacy meets standards of quality and safe business
practices. 2 June 2008
Airedale hospital uses Wi-Fi-based location system to track IV pumps
Airedale NHS Trust in West Yorkshire, England, is deploying a
real-time location system using from Ekahau to streamline
the workflow and improve availability of intravenous pumps. 23 May
GE Healthcare adds M*Modal's
speech understanding technology to radiology reporting
GE Healthcare has announced a partnership agreement with M*Modal
to integrate its advanced speech understanding solutions into
GE's Centricity radiology information system reporting module.
21 May 2008
Remote monitoring of pacemaker
patients improves detection of serious events
Remote monitoring of pacemaker patients via the Medtronic
CareLink Network detected clinically actionable events more
quickly than routine follow-up care of transtelephonic
monitoring and in-office visit, according to a study presented
last week at the Heart Rhythm 2008 congress. 21 May 2008
NDS Surgical Imaging
introduces new visualisation technologies for endoscopic surgery
NDS Surgical Imaging (NDSsi) has introduced new visualisation
technologies for surgical and endoscopy suites, including a new
touch-screen display and backlit surgical display. 21 May 2008
Computer simulation of surgery to reduce implant complications
A computer simulation breakthrough could mean fewer medical
complications and better surgical outcomes for patients undergoing hip,
knee or spinal implant surgery. The EU-funded OrthoSim project has
developed a platform that could significantly reduce the risk of post-op
complications, as well as provide a means for testing new implant
devices. 8 May 2008
Picis launches total perioperative
automation solution in Europe
Picis has announced the European launch of Picis Total Perioperative
Automation suite of products for managing care through every aspect of
surgery. 8 May 2008
First
3-D image of antibody gene
Scientists at the University of California, San Diego have shown for the
first time how a genome is organized in three-dimensional space. They used a
multidisciplinary mix of geometry, biological research and techniques
developed to solve problems on supercomputers. 29 April 2008
LynuxWorks expands into embedded software
for medical devices
LynuxWorks, Inc., developer of embedded software for aerospace and military
systems, has announced plans to target medical device manufacturers, and
broaden its ecosystem of products to help support these devices. 29 April
2008
Multimedia
PACS networks healthcare services on the Balearic Islands
All public hospitals and about 80 primary health centres in the Spanish
region Islas Baleares are building the foundation of a health service
network which is unique in Europe for its scope and depth of integration. 8
April 2008
Implanted wireless medical devices are
potential security risk for patients
Implanted medical devices with wireless technology have a potential risk of
unauthorised access to patient data and reprogramming of the device. 2 April
2008
Breakthrough in medical device
interoperability with Vena wireless platform
Cambridge Consultants has announced the first demonstration of the emerging
industry standards for medical device interoperability. The 'Vena' platform
is a breakthrough software solution on a single chip that allows medical
devices such as blood pressure monitors to transmit data wirelessly. 31
March 2008
Mercury introduces new applications for
Visage clinical imaging solutions
Mercury Computer Systems introduced the enhanced Visage product family with
integrated clinical applications at the European Congress of Radiology (ECR)
in Vienna last week. 19 March 2008
Axellis announces 'global expansion' with
three acquisitions
Axellis Ltd, a UK and US based medical technology company, has announced
three acquisitions, which it says are part of a strategy to become a
leading, global provider of specialist hardware and software solutions to
optimise treatments in oncology and cardiology. 19 March 2008
EQ2 signs UK distribution agreement with
BCAS Biomedical Engineering
Medical equipment information systems software company EQ2 has signed an
exclusive distribution agreement with BCAS Biomedical Engineering Ltd, a UK
provider of clinical equipment services. 19 March 2008
Egyptian Children’s Cancer Hospital
chooses Cerner for health record system
The Children’s Cancer Hospital Foundation 57357 (CCHF) in Egypt has selected
Cerner Corporation's Millennium solutions to create a unified,
patient-centric health record throughout the various hospital venues. 7
March 2007
Google and Quest Diagnostics collaborate
to provide online access to diagnostic test results
Quest Diagnostics, a leading provider of diagnostic testing, information and
services in the US, and Google have agreed to collaborate to facilitate
communications between doctors and patients using Google's online health
record system, Google Health. 6 March 2008
iCAD introduces mammography film digitizer
Medical imaging solutions company iCAD, Inc. (NASDAQ:ICAD), has launched the
TotalLook MammoAdvantage system that converts prior mammography films to
digital images for comparative review on a single digital review
workstation. 6 March 2008
3mensio receives US clearance for vascular
imaging software
3mensio Medical Imaging BV of the Netherlands has received US FDA 510(k)
clearance to market its 3surgery vascular imaging software in the US.
29 February 2008
Microsoft launches US fund to promote
development of HealthVault applications
Microsoft Corp has launched the $3 million Microsoft HealthVault Be Well
Fund to stimulate the research and development of online tools for its
health application platform, HealthVault. The fund is aimed at stimulating
solution development across a broad range of health disciplines. 28 February
2008
Agfa, InterComponentWare and Sun form Open
eHealth Foundation to boost interoperability
The ehealth market is set for explosive growth, driven by growing challenges
to healthcare systems in industrialized societies, as well as new medical
information and communication technologies. The Open eHealth Foundation will
provide software components under an Open Source license that will boost the
open standards-based exchange of medical information. 27 February 2008
Philips re-structures healthcare
informatics business
Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG; AEX: PHI) has restructured its
healthcare informatics businesses to include its entire portfolio of
clinical information solutions, including patient monitoring, enterprise and
clinical image management, anaesthesia information, women’s health
information, and cardiology information systems. 27 February 2008
Radiologists feel virtual organs with 3D
mouse
Researchers at Uppsala University have developed a method of analysing
images of organs and 'feeling' the resulting virtual organs with a 3D mouse.
This can help construct three-dimensional models of organs when surgery or
radiation treatment is being planned. 20 February 2008
Unilever extends collaboration with
Transinsight in biomedical semantic searching
Unilever, one of the world’s largest consumer products companies, will
continue working with German search technology company Transinsight in
developing a semantic search solution to integrate internet and intranet
searching. 15 February 2008
iPods cleared of interfering with cardiac
pacemakers
A study by the US Food and Drug Administration has refuted claims that
portable music players, such as Apple's iPod, interfere with cardiac
pacemakers. The study is reported in the open access journal BioMedical
Engineering OnLine. 1 February 2008
US oncology group aims to revolutionise
cancer care with free online service
A website set up by Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) in the US aims to
change the way oncology professionals prescribe chemotherapy to cancer
patients. 30 January 2008
Medical Simulation Corporation sets up
medical skills training suite in Germany
MSC has parnered with CardioSkills Company of Frankfurt to provide an
interventional skills training experience for physicians and their staff. 30
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