Date: 28 May 2010, 11.00-13.00 GMT Invitation to register for this unique interactive webinar! The potential of nanotechnology to support biomedical applications – including techniques for intelligent diagnostics and therapeutics, probing and…
Japan’s Fujitsu Opens First Bio-medical Facility In Singapore
SINGAPORE, May 19 Japan’s Fujitsu on Wednesday officially opened a new bio-medical research facility in Singapore that will use an aptamer technology for diagnosis of diseases commonly found in Asia, making it…
World’s smallest telemedicine microscope developed
AUSTIN: World’s smallest and lightest telemedicine microscope, of the size of a large egg, has been developed, which may help improve healthcare in developing countries. “This is a very capable and yet…
GE Aisys and Avance anesthesia systems Recall announced
GE Healthcare and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have notified healthcare professionals of a Class I recall of certain lots of the Aisys and Avance Anesthesia Systems. The control board wiring…
Biomarkers research in Qatar to help early cancer detection
DOHA: Promising the “earliest detection” of diseases, the Qatar Biomedical Research Institute (QBRI) under Qatar Foundation is going ahead with a biomarker research programme. With cancer being a major issue here, the…
Saudi Arabia – Dr. Erfan says doctors are not guilty of malpractice in patient’s death case
JEDDAH: The director general of Dr. Erfan & Bagedo General Hospital in Jeddah has denied nine doctors at his hospital have been found guilty of malpractice in the case of a dentist,…
Government Spending to Drive Saudi Healthcare Market
May 14, 2010 – Saudi Arabia represents one of the most lucrative healthcare markets in the world. The kingdom’s healthcare market has recorded steady growth over the past few years. And the…
Middle East for new technologies to lower healthcare delivery costs
Dubai, UAE – May 13, 2010: The application of technology in healthcare is nothing new. However, now, more than ever, it is a driver for change for patient care delivery. How healthcare…
US tissue engineers develop new way to assemble artificial tissues
Washington, May 14 (ANI): American tissue engineers have developed a new way to assemble artificial tissues. Although tissue engineering holds promise for building new organs to replace damaged livers, blood vessels and…
Cure for deafness may be possible new stem cell research
Scientists have artificially grown stem cells that can sense sound in the ear in a break through that could pave the way to a cure for deafness. The research, which involves regenerating…
Cadila Healthcare may gain on licensing pact with Abbott
India’s second largest two-wheeler maker by sales Bajaj Auto will declare its January-March 2010 quarter results today, 12 May 2010. Bajaj Holdings & Investments, Thermax, Mahindra Forgings, Blue Star, DB Realty, Welspun…
Director General of Dubai Health Authority inaugurates the 11th Dubai Spine Conference
Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Minister of Finance, President of Dubai Health Authority, the Neuro Spinal Hospital in cooperation with Emirates Neuroscience…
HCAC signs MOU with Teeba Care
HCAC, the Health Care Accreditation Council based in Amman, signed last week an agreement with Teeba Care which is a healthcare provider company associated with the ministry of health in Saudi Arabia….
GE Healthcare teams with West Wireless Health Institute
West Wireless Health Institute announced a partnership today with GE Healthcare to jointly work on a variety of educational, technical and research initiatives related to wireless health. The WWHI noted that its…
Biomedical study for cancer treament with stem cells ‘still at early stage’
A study concerning the possible impact of a chemical known as sulforaphane on cancer stem cells is still at an early stage, it has been claimed. The research suggests that the substance…