Agfa HealthCare Introduces Next Generation Computed Radiography Solutions
Agfa HealthCare, a leading provider of diagnostic imaging and healthcare IT solutions, will be launching its next-generation CR systems at ECR 2010. From March 5th to March 8th, the company will be introducing both its DX-M, a CR solution for Mammography and all general radiology needs, and the DX-G, a CR system with outstanding flexibility for general radiography.
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Siemens Showcases Advanced Ultrasound Solutions
At the European Congress of Radiology (ECR) 2010 in Vienna, Siemens Healthcare presented its innovative ultrasound solutions. The highlight this year was the new release of its premium Acuson S2000 ultrasound system featuring significant advancements in ARFI technology (Acoustic Radiation Force Imaging) for the detection and quantification of tissue.
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NHS Hammersmith and Fulham Launches iPLATO Smartphone Services
iPLATO Healthcare, the leader in mobile health announced the launch of mSite - a new module of iPLATO Patient Care Messaging. mSite, provided free of charge to licensed GP surgeries, will enable each surgery to create their own mobile internet site to inform patients about opening hours, contacts details, access maps and out of hours services.
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Clinical Pathways Aim to Improve Patient Care
The Royal College of Physicians and Map of Medicine are working together to deliver evidence-based, practice-informed pathways to improve the quality of patient care.
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New President of International to Further Orion Health's Global Footprint and Continue Success
Orion Health, Ltd., a market leader in providing clinical workflow and integration technology for electronic health record solutions, today announced the appointment of Charles Scatchard as the new President of International - covering the EMEA, India, and North Asia regions and assisting in Latin America.
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Telemedicine Can Enhance Lives of Chronically Ill Patients
CARME (Catalan Remote Management Evaluation) study's preliminar results, conducted by Philips Healthcare and the Catalonian Health Service (ICS) show significant benefits in the management of certain chronic diseases, thanks to telemedicine, an innovative technique that allows the continuous monitoring and a higher patient's implication in the disease treatment.
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Philips Strengthens Sleep Diagnostic Portfolio through the Acquisition of Auto-Scoring Business
Royal Philips Electronics (AEX: PHI, NYSE: PHG) has acquired the Somnolyzer 24 x 7 automated scoring solutions business of the Siesta Group in Vienna. This FDA-cleared solution will help improve the productivity of sleep centers and is based on the most advanced and clinically validated automated-scoring technology on the market. The Siesta Group is a research and clinical software company specializing in polysomnography scoring* solutions for sleep centers.
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