Abbott Labs (ABT) recent acquisition of Solvay is a lead indicator for a new wave of acquisitions of Biotech companies by Large Pharmaceutical companies like Pfizer (PFE), Bristol Myers (BMY) and Novartis…
Healthcare bill approved by House, moves to Senate
New York, November 8 2009 US House of Representatives Saturday approved the healthcare bill by a vote of 220-215 which is Mostly regarded as the landmark bill. After the discussions in the…
GE Sued Over MRI Contrasting Agent-Induced NSF
St. Louis, MO: Mary Crabtree is suing General Electric, GE Healthcare AS and other entities, alleging she developed Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF) as a result of being given gadolinium-based contrast agents –…
Is GE Global Research Developing a Portable Solar-Powered Ultrasound Device?
The recent announcement that GE has been awarded a $1.2 Million NIH-funded grant to develop a low-cost transducer for portable ultrasound systems is noteworthy — but not nearly as important as its…
The US Teleradiology Market Resists Large Corporation Control
The public trading of NightHawk Radiology Services in 2006 and Virtual Radiologic in 2007 put radiology in the limelight as the next big money spinner for venture capitalists. Industry observers predicted the…
India Alliance to extend Rs 624cr Fellowships
The Wellcome Trust-DBT India Alliance, a joint venture between the department of biotechnology and Wellcome Trust, a UK-based charity that funds biomedical research, has earmarked GBP 80 million (approximately Rs 624 crore)…
Entest Biomedical COPD Treatments
Entest Biomedical Inc (OTC:ENTB) announced that the Company’s unique treatments for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease also known as COPD, which is currently under development, can lead to substantial revenue opportunities in the…
Teleradiology latest for Radiologists
With the rate at which new radiologists enter the field being outpaced by a much larger increase in the number of images that any given radiologist is tasked to examine throughout his…
Medical accreditation courses available in the UAE
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: To remain certified in the country, doctors and nurses must regularly update their skills, knowledge and practical know-how to offer the best service to their patients. Dubai healthcare…
UAE campaigns to raise breastfeeding awareness
Abu Dhabi: Over 100 mothers and children in pushchairs will be talking part in a two-hour walkathon across the UAE’s capital city’s corniche area (Beach Area) to raise breastfeeding awareness among women…
Tea and Health Dubai World Congress December 3 – 4, 2009
The 3rd World Congress on Tea & Health: Nutraceutical and Pharmaceutical Applications. Last Advances, Controversies & Innovations will be held in Dubai from 3 to 4 December 2009. Tea World Congress plans…
Oman: Moving Forward
Having weathered the financial storm better than most, Oman’s banks are reassessing their strategies and looking for new sources of growth. Through the global financial crisis, Omani banks have proved remarkably resilient,…
Interview with Deo Onyango, GE’s Director GE Expands into East Africa through Nairobi Hub
Rachel Keeler speaks to Deo Onyango, GE’s Director for Commercial Development East Africa, about the company’s investment and CSR plans for the region. What is GE’s overarching strategy for East Africa? Let…
GE Healthcare and TeleHealth Services Brings Advanced Nurse Call Solution to Hospitals
GE Healthcare and TeleHealth Services Partner to Bring Advanced Nurse Call Solution to Hospitals Partnership brings together each organization’s unique expertise into one solution, helping facilities address patient care technology opportunities RALEIGH,…
More Girls than Boys – No Longer a Man’s World
(Article Written By Peter Litchfield for Biomed Middle East). If your two year old son is playing with dolls and his mum’s makeup, the fascination may not be as innocent as simple…