IBM significantly advanced its already large presence in the health IT services industry with the acquisition of Initiate Systems, a major provider of software that helps improve information sharing between organizations. Initiate…
‘Activin B’- A Protein Cue To Diagnose Ectopic Pregnancy
A study conducted by researchers at the University of Edinburgh’s Centre for Reproductive Biology claimed that blood levels of a particular protein could provide early diagnosis of ectopic pregnancies. Scientists found that…
IBA SELECTS ELEKTA SOFTWARE FOR KEY PROTON THERAPY SITE IN PRAGUE
Elekta will provide treatment planning and information management systems for a major Proton Therapy facility in Prague, Czech Republic. The software solutions will facilitate the highest quality of patient care and lead…
Diagnosis Of Prostate Cancer Raises Suicides And Heart Related Deaths
Latest advances in technology may have made the diagnosis of prostate cancer feasible, however, a new study suggests that its diagnosis itself may pose a risk to cancer stricken individuals. A latest…
Elekta wins world class manufacturing Award
Elekta, the world-leading manufacturer of treatment solutions for cancer and brain disorders, has been awarded the prestigious World Class Manufacturing award by The Manufacturer magazine. The award was given in recognition of…
Heart Drugs And Herbal Medicines – A Dangerous Concoction
A recent medical study reported that taking herbal supplements like gingko biloba, St John’s Wort etc while on prescription medication for heart disease could be dangerous, especially in the elderly. The elderly…
McKesson introduces Health Interoperability Platform
McKesson has introduced an interoperability platform that will enable physician practices to securely exchange information with other doctors, patients, hospitals, and insurance companies. The new messaging platform is part of version 9.3.3…
HIMSS and ASQ select 16 real-world case studies
Emphasizing the link between improvements in healthcare quality and patient safety and health IT – HIMSS and ASQ (American Society for Quality) announce the selection of 16 real-world and peer-reviewed case study…
DoD-VA seek $2.8 billion for health IT in 2011
Health IT programs figure prominently in the proposed fiscal year 2011 budgets of the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs released yesterday, including some notable increases over last year. DoD has requested…
Sunlight- The Universal Healer
The sun has always been seen as the source of life and healing. The birth of every organism in scientific literature has been traced back to its exposure to the rays of…
Common Fibre- A ‘Super Food’ That Is Body’s Shield Against Cancer
An ongoing study by the Institute of Food Research revealed that a very common fibre found in most fruits and vegetables helps prevent cancer. Lead researcher Professor Vic Morris suggested that ‘pectin’…
IBM’s Smart Systems To Modernize Healthcare
In the regional healthcare industry at the Arab Health Exhibition 2010, IBM- the world leader in developing groundbreaking technology to cater to a multitude of industries- showcased their latest innovative and smart…
A novel mechanism for regulating the hormone prolactin
Researchers at the Karolinska revealed a novel mechanism for regulating the hormone prolactin. Prolactin is a hormone released from the pituitary gland. The release of prolactin is the signal that triggers breast…
Fish Oil Supplements Stave Off Psychosis
A new study revealed that early intervention with fish oil supplements in those vulnerable to psychosis is potentially the safest way to prevent and treat this condition. This new study published in…
US Unveils Standards to Boost e-Health Records
US health officials have released standards for electronic medical records to spur the development of the technology, with hopes of cutting health costs and reducing medical errors. The Centers for Medicare &…