The First European eHealth News Portal. http://www.ehealthnews.eu/business-and-industry Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:35:27 +0000 Joomla! 1.5 - Open Source Content Management en-gb http://www.ehealthnews.euhttp://www.ehealthnews.eu/images/ehealthnews_n_b.gifehealthnewseu-industryhttp://feedburner.google.comSubscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with My AOLSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with PageflakesSubscribe with PlusmoSubscribe with The Free DictionarySubscribe with Bitty BrowserSubscribe with NewsAlloySubscribe with Live.comSubscribe with Excite MIXSubscribe with Yourminis.comSubscribe with Attensa for OutlookSubscribe with WebwagSubscribe with netomat HubSubscribe with Podcast ReadySubscribe with FlurrySubscribe with WikioSubscribe with Daily Rotation http://www.ehealthnews.eu/philips/3533-philips-mri-scanner-to-be-used-in-prestigious-6-year-project http://www.ehealthnews.eu/philips/3533-philips-mri-scanner-to-be-used-in-prestigious-6-year-project Scientists from Guys' and St Thomas', King's College, London, Imperial College, London and University of Oxford will use a Philips state-of-the-art MRI scanner combined with specially developed imaging techniques to investigate the wombs of pregnant women and image their babies' brains, even while the fetuses are moving.]]> ruslan.david@gmail.com (Administrator) Philips Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:00:00 +0000 http://www.ehealthnews.eu/industry/3531-nhs-foundation-trust-hospital-to-deliver-coordinated-care-with-sunrise-clinical-manager http://www.ehealthnews.eu/industry/3531-nhs-foundation-trust-hospital-to-deliver-coordinated-care-with-sunrise-clinical-manager ruslan.david@gmail.com (Administrator) Industry Thu, 13 Jun 2013 21:00:00 +0000 http://www.ehealthnews.eu/industry/3530-anoto-digital-writing-technology-used-by-almost-half-of-scottish-nhs-boards http://www.ehealthnews.eu/industry/3530-anoto-digital-writing-technology-used-by-almost-half-of-scottish-nhs-boards Anoto, leader in digital writing technologies, announced that almost half of NHS Boards across Scotland are using its digital writing technologies. The digital pens have been deployed across the Scottish NHS Health Boards in order to achieve the Government's target of making the NHS fully digitised by 2018, as well as deliver more time dedicated to patient care.]]> ruslan.david@gmail.com (Administrator) Industry Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:00:01 +0000 http://www.ehealthnews.eu/iplato/3529-iplato-experiences-strong-support-from-clinical-commissioning-groups http://www.ehealthnews.eu/iplato/3529-iplato-experiences-strong-support-from-clinical-commissioning-groups iPLATO, a leader in mHealth and Analytics, reports strong support from CCGs - the new healthcare commissioners in England. Following explosive growth in new patients and primary care practices over the last year the company reports 100% renewal rates for CCGs on iPLATO Enterprise in 2012/13.]]> ruslan.david@gmail.com (Administrator) iPLATO Healthcare Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:00:00 +0000 http://www.ehealthnews.eu/tunstall/3527-tunstall-demonstrates-latest-innovations-in-telehealthcare-at-commissioning-2013 http://www.ehealthnews.eu/tunstall/3527-tunstall-demonstrates-latest-innovations-in-telehealthcare-at-commissioning-2013 Tunstall Healthcare, the leading provider of telehealth and telecare solutions, is showcasing its latest innovations to transform healthcare by supporting patient self-management and successfully delivering telehealth at scale at Commissioning 2013.]]> ruslan.david@gmail.com (Administrator) Tunstall Healthcare Tue, 11 Jun 2013 21:00:00 +0000 http://www.ehealthnews.eu/carestream/3526-strong-performance-positions-carestream-health-for-future-growth http://www.ehealthnews.eu/carestream/3526-strong-performance-positions-carestream-health-for-future-growth Carestream announced today that it has recapitalized its balance sheet and is well positioned for future growth. Carestream evaluated various strategic alternatives earlier this year. Due to the company's strong performance and attractive future prospects, Onex (TSX: OCX) and Carestream's Board of Directors chose to refinance the company's debt and continue to invest in long-term growth.]]> ruslan.david@gmail.com (Administrator) Carestream Mon, 10 Jun 2013 21:00:00 +0000 http://www.ehealthnews.eu/agfa/3524-agfa-healthcare-expands-enterprise-imaging-platform-with-release-of-icis-view-30 http://www.ehealthnews.eu/agfa/3524-agfa-healthcare-expands-enterprise-imaging-platform-with-release-of-icis-view-30 Agfa HealthCare, a leading provider of enterprise clinical imaging and IT solutions, announces the global release for sale of ICIS(TM) View 3.0, the medical images and results viewer for the comprehensive ICIS enterprise imaging solution. The ICIS patient imaging data platform is a fundamental part of the company's global e-health strategy.]]> ruslan.david@gmail.com (Administrator) Agfa HealthCare Thu, 06 Jun 2013 21:00:00 +0000 http://www.ehealthnews.eu/carestream/3523-healthcare-providers-rate-carestream-drx-evolution-x-ray-system-highest-for-overall-performance http://www.ehealthnews.eu/carestream/3523-healthcare-providers-rate-carestream-drx-evolution-x-ray-system-highest-for-overall-performance Carestream has again earned a top rating against major competitors for its digital X-ray systems that are based on its proven wireless DRX technology. As reported by KLAS in its just published "Digital X-Ray Performance 2013 - Impact of a Wireless Workflow," the company's CARESTREAM DRX-Evolution scored highest for overall performance.]]> ruslan.david@gmail.com (Administrator) Carestream Wed, 05 Jun 2013 21:00:01 +0000 http://www.ehealthnews.eu/industry/3522-warrington-ccg-and-warrington-a-halton-nhs-foundation-trust-select-hcs-and-netorange http://www.ehealthnews.eu/industry/3522-warrington-ccg-and-warrington-a-halton-nhs-foundation-trust-select-hcs-and-netorange ruslan.david@gmail.com (Administrator) Industry Wed, 05 Jun 2013 21:00:00 +0000 http://www.ehealthnews.eu/agfa/3521-agfa-healthcare-gains-top-10-ranking-in-prestigious-german-luenendonk-listing http://www.ehealthnews.eu/agfa/3521-agfa-healthcare-gains-top-10-ranking-in-prestigious-german-luenendonk-listing Agfa HealthCare announces that its German operations, Agfa HealthCare GmbH, have been ranked 8th in the 2012 edition of the well-known Lünendonk Listing of the top 25 software companies in Germany. The increased ranking is partly based on the company's annual revenue. In the same timeframe, the number of employees at Agfa HealthCare GmbH increased from 701 to 742.]]> ruslan.david@gmail.com (Administrator) Agfa HealthCare Tue, 04 Jun 2013 21:00:00 +0000 http://www.ehealthnews.eu/carestream/3520-new-agreement-with-dutch-business-partner-leads-to-increased-sales-of-drx-portfolio http://www.ehealthnews.eu/carestream/3520-new-agreement-with-dutch-business-partner-leads-to-increased-sales-of-drx-portfolio The appointment in 2012 of Tromp Medical as distributor of Carestream Digital Capture Products across The Netherlands has led to an explosion in sales of Carestream's DRX-portfolio of digital radiography solutions. Over the past six months Tromp Medical has secured sales of 26 CARESTREAM DRX-Revolution Mobile X-ray Systems, 7 CARESTREAM DRX-Mobile Retrofit Kits, 2 CARESTREAM DRX-Ascend Systems and 5 of the new smaller format CARESTREAM DRX 2530C Detector for paediatric X-ray imaging.]]> ruslan.david@gmail.com (Administrator) Carestream Mon, 03 Jun 2013 21:00:00 +0000 http://www.ehealthnews.eu/ibm/3519-analytics-and-big-data-improve-cancer-treatment-at-italian-institute http://www.ehealthnews.eu/ibm/3519-analytics-and-big-data-improve-cancer-treatment-at-italian-institute A collaboration between IBM and the National Cancer Institute of Milan has been using genomics and analytics technology to improve the treatment of rare tumors, sarcomas and cancers of the head and neck. The research, which is already showing signs of success, was awarded a prestigious prize by the Politecnico di Milan University in Lombardy, Italy.]]> ruslan.david@gmail.com (Administrator) IBM Healthcare Mon, 03 Jun 2013 10:00:00 +0000 http://www.ehealthnews.eu/industry/3517-himss-europe-governing-council-call-for-nominations-for-three-vacancies http://www.ehealthnews.eu/industry/3517-himss-europe-governing-council-call-for-nominations-for-three-vacancies The HIMSS Europe Governing Council invites nominations for three vacancies (FY2014-FY2016 Term) on the HIMSS Governance Council for a three year term to begin on 1 July, 2013 and end 30 June, 2016. Submissions must be submitted no later than 7 June 2013.]]> ruslan.david@gmail.com (Administrator) Industry Thu, 30 May 2013 21:00:01 +0000 http://www.ehealthnews.eu/ibm/3514-transforming-systems-of-care-to-achieve-greater-health-and-economic-vitality http://www.ehealthnews.eu/ibm/3514-transforming-systems-of-care-to-achieve-greater-health-and-economic-vitality Communities thrive and grow economically with healthy and productive citizens. When it comes to health and wellness, driving toward better outcomes at a lower cost continues to push our systems of care - hospitals, primary care, payers, social services, home health agencies, etc. - to the breaking point. From a consumer perspective, costs are up, quality is inadequate and outcomes are uncertain.]]> ruslan.david@gmail.com (Administrator) IBM Healthcare Wed, 29 May 2013 21:00:00 +0000 http://www.ehealthnews.eu/industry/3511-homemonitor-enhances-safety-and-security-for-older-and-vulnerable-people http://www.ehealthnews.eu/industry/3511-homemonitor-enhances-safety-and-security-for-older-and-vulnerable-people ruslan.david@gmail.com (Administrator) Industry Mon, 27 May 2013 21:00:00 +0000 http://www.ehealthnews.eu/philips/3508-philips-cx50-xmatrix-offers-world-class-interventional-and-diagnostic-features-on-single-portable-system http://www.ehealthnews.eu/philips/3508-philips-cx50-xmatrix-offers-world-class-interventional-and-diagnostic-features-on-single-portable-system Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) announced that CX50 xMATRIX, the world's first portable ultrasound with Philips' industry leading Live 3D TEE, now offers 2-D Intracardiac Echo (ICE) capability. The CX50 xMATRIX with available Live 3D TEE and ICE is shown in Paris at the EuroPCR, official meeting for the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Inventions (EAPCI), May 21-24.]]> ruslan.david@gmail.com (Administrator) Philips Thu, 23 May 2013 21:00:01 +0000 http://www.ehealthnews.eu/industry/3507-cumbria-partnership-trust-selects-fairwarningr-solution-to-strengthen-patient-privacy-in-paperless-nhs http://www.ehealthnews.eu/industry/3507-cumbria-partnership-trust-selects-fairwarningr-solution-to-strengthen-patient-privacy-in-paperless-nhs Cumbria Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has selected FairWarning® Patient Privacy Monitoring solution. This is part of the trust's strategy to become a leader in meeting the government's target for a 'paperless NHS' by 2018. It will also help to emphasise its reputation as a trusted provider of care.]]> ruslan.david@gmail.com (Administrator) Industry Thu, 23 May 2013 21:00:00 +0000 http://www.ehealthnews.eu/industry/3506-finnish-health-innovation-team-in-northern-ireland-for-telemonitoring-ni-learning-visit http://www.ehealthnews.eu/industry/3506-finnish-health-innovation-team-in-northern-ireland-for-telemonitoring-ni-learning-visit ruslan.david@gmail.com (Administrator) Industry Wed, 22 May 2013 21:00:00 +0000 http://www.ehealthnews.eu/tunstall/3505-birmingham-telecare-service-celebrates-first-anniversary http://www.ehealthnews.eu/tunstall/3505-birmingham-telecare-service-celebrates-first-anniversary Birmingham City Council has celebrated the first anniversary of their joint city-wide telecare service, which has to date benefitted 7,000 people across the city. The Birmingham Telecare Service, which aims to support 27,000 people by 2015, enables residents with a wide range of support-needs to remain living independently in their own homes.]]> ruslan.david@gmail.com (Administrator) Tunstall Healthcare Wed, 22 May 2013 12:52:31 +0000 http://www.ehealthnews.eu/industry/3504-ims-maxims-aims-to-reduce-25000-preventable-deaths-a-year http://www.ehealthnews.eu/industry/3504-ims-maxims-aims-to-reduce-25000-preventable-deaths-a-year IMS MAXIMS, a leading provider of clinical information systems, is implementing software into NHS trusts that will ensure risk assessments take place that will help to significantly reduce the number of preventable deaths caused by VTE in UK hospitals every year.]]> ruslan.david@gmail.com (Administrator) Industry Tue, 21 May 2013 21:00:00 +0000 nonadult