Singapore: Vaccines and drugs developed and tested in Singapore have been accepted into the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Mutual Acceptance of Data framework. This means they have faster access…
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Qatar set to become bio-medical research hub
DOHA: Qatar has embarked on the development of a world-class bio-medical research hub that addresses significant health challenges in the region. Focusing to address some of the most significant diseases and disorders…
Neoprobe 3rd Quarter and Business Update Conference Call Invitation
Conference Call Scheduled for 11:00 AM ET, Tuesday, November 3rd DUBLIN, Ohio–(Business Wire) Neoprobe Corporation (OTCBB: NEOP), a diversified developer of innovative oncology surgical and diagnostic products, today announced it would report…
Merit Medical Systems Announces Three-Part Deal With Vysera Biomedical
SOUTH JORDAN, Utah, Oct. 27, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:MMSI), a leading manufacturer and marketer of proprietary disposable devices used primarily in cardiology, radiology and gastroenterology procedures, announced…
DSM Unveils VitroStealth Coating Technology
DSM Biomedical, a global leader in biomedical materials, today announced the development of VitroStealth, a breakthrough non-biofouling (NBF) coating technology. Specifically developed to combine state of the art non-biofouling properties with high…
Scientists: ‘Scaffold’ Key to Regrowing Human Limbs
(MYFOX NATIONAL) – Scientists have developed a new biologically active “scaffold” made from soluble fibers, which may help humans replace lost or missing bone similar to how lizards regrow their tails when…
Dubai Wins Bid To Host 21st World Diabetes Congress In 2011
Dubai has won the bid to host the International Diabetes Federation’s 21st World Diabetes Congress that will take place in December 2011. The prestigious congress is a platform where the global healthcare…
AECOM acquires Ellerbe Becket, plans no job cuts
AECOM Technology Corp., a Los Angeles-based design firm known for its work on the largest LEED certified building in China and other international projects, has acquired Minneapolis-based Ellerbe Becket. The two companies…
Senior Vice President of Dubai Healthcare City wins Leading Woman CEO Award
Dr. Ayesha M Abdullah, Senior Vice President of Dubai Healthcare City, a member of TECOM Investments, today received the prestigious ‘Leading Woman CEO’ Award, from Her Royal Highness Princess Haya Bint Al…
Healthcare costs puts Bahrain’s free service in jeopardy
Kingdom of Bahrain’s free healthcare system is in jeopardy from rapidly rising costs of healthcare in the country, the Health Minister Dr Faisal Al Hamer said on Monday. The kingdom’s annual health…
Cost-Saving Improvements
The general principles of ‘Business Process Re-engineering’ can be applied in a logical and systematic way to achieve cost saving and service improvements. It is possible to design a simple single improvement…
EBME Service & Maintenance Contract Evaluation Process
Evaluation and management of equipment maintenance contracts is a very important part of the services provided by EBME. Equipment is first evaluated to determine whether it requires planned maintenance. If equipment is…
Being an EBME Manager in the 21st Century
The past In the 1950’s there were no Electronic and Biomedical engineering departments (EBME) in the National Health Service (NHS). In the 1960’s, the Department of Health and Social Security published Hospital…
Acceptance Testing of Medical Equipment
The medical equipment department should ensure processes are in place for acceptance testing. These processes will check that equipment meets safety standards, meets clinical requirements, and the procurement requirements of the Hospital…
Phenomenon of Smoking Haunts the Society Saudi Health Ministry
Translated from Article by Sulaiman Al-boy Secretary-General of the Anti-Smoking Society Become obsessed with the phenomenon of smoking haunts the society, caused by the effects of health, economic and social studies confirmed…