Quest Diagnostics, a provider of diagnostic testing, information and services, has confirmed its role as product provider at the InnovHealth 2010 summit in Abu Dhabi. Commenting on the company’s attendance, Quest Diagnostic’s…
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200 doctors from Dubai Health Authority complete first international diabetes course
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) yesterday announced the accreditation of 200 doctors from across Dubai following the Emirates’ First International Diabetes Course organized in collaboration with the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists…
Kaiser Permanente’s Health Connect EHR operational in 21 hospitals and 160 medical offices
Kaiser Permanente’s officials have announced that its HealthConnect electronic health record system is fully operational in its 21 hospitals and 160 medical offices nationwide, the Oakland Tribune reports. Kaiser says HealthConnect is the…
Skin Cells Could Soon Be Used to Repair Hearts
University of Houston biomedical scientist Robert Schwartz has recently presented his latest research, which promises to make treating heart conditions easier and more efficient than ever before. He argues that the future…
Study Uncovers Potential Mosquito Population Control Discovered
Swarms of mosquitoes may be a season away, but Cornell University researchers have discovered a new method of population control that could help dengue fever victims in developing countries as well as…
GE Healthcare brings decision support to patient bedside
GE Healthcare is taking the next step step beyond Electronic Medical Records (EMR) by integrating it with advice on what a doctor should do, at the patient’s bedside. GE has its new…
Inovio Biomedical unveils CELLECTRA-SP cordless electroporation device
DNA vaccines developer Inovio Biomedical Corp said on Wednesday that it has launched its new CELLECTRA-SP series of hand-held, cordless electroporation devices for delivering DNA vaccines. The new device, unveiled at the…
ECRI Institute Adds New Interactive Flash Courses to Online CME Program
Hala Abu DhabiPLYMOUTH MEETING, PA—ECRI Institute® (www.ecri.org), an independent nonprofit organization that researches the best approaches to improving patient care, announces the addition of interactive Flash-based courses to its online continuing medical…
Connect is a success
At the HIMSS10 Interoperability Showcase, the Federal Health Architecture (FHA) exhibited 40 kiosks of 23 scenarios involving 60 organizations, increasing its presence times eight as reported on the HIMSS official website. “This…
Hyland Software Inc. acquires eWebHealth
Document imaging and management vendor Hyland Software Inc. has acquired rival eWebHealth for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition increases Hyland presence in the health care market and brings enhanced expertise in the…
Implementation of ICD 10 Code Set not easy
Deadline for implementation of the ICD-10 code set is not until October 2013, but, Lisa Miller, CIO of Xeohealth and co-chair of the WEDI workgroup assigned to the ICD transition emphasized during…
ONC-Authorized Testing and Certification Body to be set for EHR’s
A proposed rule has been issued by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, United States , which recommends two certification programs for testing and certifying Electronic health Records….
Genetically engineered tobacco plant cleans up environmental toxin
Tobacco might become as well known for keeping us healthy as it is for causing illness thanks to researchers from the U.K. In a new research report appearing in the March 2010…
New standard in pipetting introduced at Arab Health by Eppendorf Research
Eppendorf a biotech company from Germany introduced a new standard in pipetting at the The ARAB LAB and ARAB HEALTH exhibitions 2010 The ultra light Eppendorf Research® Plus pipettes meet the highest…
ISO Certification for Hospitals
HOSPITALS, QUALITY AND ISO Delivering the right care at the right time in the right setting is the core mission of hospitals. This can be achieved only by quality. Ensuring the safety…