Breast Imaging Workstation Streamlines Digital Workflow, Improves Radiologist Productivity
European healthcare facilities are turning to vendor-neutral, multi-modality breast imaging workstations to streamline reading of digital breast exams. The KODAK CARESTREAM Mammography Workstation enables diagnostic review of all breast imaging exams (FFDM, ultrasound, MR, CR and others) as well as all general radiology exams.
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GPs and Clinicians Report on Success of Telehealth
Over 17.5 million people in the UK live with a long-term condition, and there is a growing acceptance of telehealth to enhance quality of life for people with conditions such as COPD, chronic heart failure and diabetes.
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iSOFT Launches New Diagnostic Imaging PACS Solution
iSOFT Group Limited (ASX: ISF) - Australia's largest listed health information technology company introduced its new iSOFT PACS (Picture Archiving and Communications) solution, enhancing its global portfolio of IT products designed to create a seamless Electronic Health Record.
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Demand for User-friendly Healthcare IT Professional Services Increasing Across Europe
The demand for more user-friendly healthcare IT professional services has been increasing across Europe. Companies that have delivered the right blend of 360 degree consulting, easier and shorter training sessions and exceptional operational services along with round-the-clock support and maintenance services have been displaying market leadership in terms of revenues and number of installed bases.
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IBM and EU Partners Create a Better Way to Fight AIDS Virus
IBM (NYSE: IBM) was selected for its contributions to the EuResist research project for AIDS treatment as a Computerworld Honors Program Laureate for 2008. In addition to the Laureate Medal, EuResist also won the 21st Century Achievement award, establishing this technology contribution as top of its class among the Healthcare Laureates.
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Sleep Deprivation: a Health Hazard Yet to be Taken Seriously
A new survey released by Royal Philips Electronics (AEX: PHI, NYSE: PHG) shows that the average manager is sleeping 19% less than the recommended amount of eight hours a night. The survey, conducted in five countries around the globe, showed that 40% of those questioned blame the state of the world economy as the major reason for their lack of sleep.
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SCM Microsystems' Upgradable Mobile Terminal eHealth500 Receives Certification
SCM Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCMM; Prime Standard, SMY), a leading provider of solutions that open the Digital World, today announced that its eHeatlh500 mobile terminal is one of the first upgradeable mobile devices to receive the required certification for use with the new eHealth cards in stage 2 of the introduction of the electronic health card in Germany.
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