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Griffith University student explores impact of computer games on older adults

Griffith University PhD student, Milton Nyawata, is looking for people over the age of 60 to take part in a study into the effects of computer games on older Australians.

1 Dec 2014

Sanovas's endoscopic imaging platform recognized by Frost & Sullivan

Based on its recent analysis of the endoscopic imaging market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Sanovas Inc. with the 2014 Global Frost & Sullivan Award for New Product Innovation Leadership. In a market where spiralling healthcare costs impact the entire spectrum of stakeholders, Sanovas's ground-breaking endoscopic platform, MicroCam, provides the functionality of a high-end, flexible endoscope without the accompanying cost and maintenance burden.

1 Dec 2014

Special JACR issue provides guidance on implementing radiology quality improvement projects

To be published online Dec. 1, 2014, a special issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology (JACR®) provides practical guidance on implementing radiology quality improvement projects.

1 Dec 2014

DTI may play role in assessing brain damage in early Alzheimer's disease

Changes in brain connections visible on MRI could represent an imaging biomarker of Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

1 Dec 2014

3-D printed models assist in face transplantation procedures

Researchers are using computed tomography (CT) and 3-D printing technology to recreate life-size models of patients' heads to assist in face transplantation surgery, according to a study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

1 Dec 2014

BioNano Genomics' IrysChip V2 named Top 10 Innovations of 2014

BioNano Genomics, the leader in genome mapping, announced today that The Scientist named the Company's IrysChip™ V2 one of the Top 10 Innovations of 2014.

1 Dec 2014

PET/CT may improve differentiation of PTSD from MTBI

Hybrid imaging with positron emission tomography and computed tomography (PET/CT) in the pituitary region of the brain is a promising tool for differentiating military veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from those with mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI), according to a new study presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

1 Dec 2014

Health Canada updates Canadians regarding sale of unlicensed HIV test kits via Amazon.ca.

Health Canada is informing Canadians that multiple distributors (Positive Health, dailySupply, BestDealCA, eshopic, Urban Inspirations, grabthesale, and dealkings) are selling the unlicensed "OraQuick in Home HIV Test" kit via Amazon.ca.

29 Nov 2014

Philips launches Ambient Experience patient in-bore solution to reduce patient anxiety during MRI scans

Royal Philips announced the launch of the Ambient Experience patient in-bore solution designed to reduce patient anxiety and movement during magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examinations.

29 Nov 2014

Dicom Systems releases DCMSYS Interface WebBridge at RSNA 2014

Dicom Systems today announced the release of its newest product, DCMSYS Interface WebBridge, at the 100th annual RSNA Meeting held November 30th through December 5th at McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois.

29 Nov 2014

eHealth Technologies to provide imaging sites access to RSNA Image Share network

eHealth Technologies announced today it has concluded an agreement with the Radiological Society of North America that will increase standards-based interoperability between image sharing providers in New York State.

29 Nov 2014

ImaCor releases all-in-one platform for advanced hemodynamic management

ImaCor, Inc, the developer of the world’s first and only hemodynamic transesophageal echocardiography (hTEE) technology, today announced the release of its all-in-one platform for advanced hemodynamic management.

29 Nov 2014

New eye test objectively measures level of fatigue that doctors may feel after long shifts

An international team of scientists which includes researchers from the U. of Granada has demonstrated for the first time that it is possible to establish in an objective way the level of fatigue in physicians after long shifts through their eye movement.

28 Nov 2014

China's healthcare IT market estimated to reach $3.97 billion in 2020

Healthcare in China varies markedly across regions in terms of quality of care, distribution of resources, and depth of insurance coverage.

28 Nov 2014

FEI releases software development framework for interactive remote 2D and 3D visualization

FEI announced the release of RemoteViz for Open Inventor, a software development framework for interactive remote 2D and 3D visualization.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific – Electron Microscopy Solutions 27 Nov 2014

Dresden scientists get access to the World's second-fastest computer for cancer research

For their calculations, researchers at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf will now, starting in 2015, have access to the World's second-fastest computer. The Dresden research initiative is one of 56 projects the US Department of Energy has granted access to Titan as part of their INCITE program.

27 Nov 2014

New smartphone app may help improve prescribing of antibiotics within RCSI Hospitals Group

A new smartphone app has been developed by the RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland) Hospitals Group, in association with the Dublin North East Healthcare-Associated Infection (HCAI) Committee, which will provide healthcare professionals in hospitals within the RCSI Hospitals Group with immediate access to guidelines for antimicrobial prescribing.

27 Nov 2014

Calcivis announces completion of first clinical study of Caries Activity Imaging System

Calcivis, a medical devices company focused on revolutionising the management of tooth decay, today announces that it has completed a first clinical study of its Calcivis® Caries Activity Imaging System.

27 Nov 2014

Good Samaritan Hospital receives $417,560 grant to implement telemedicine program

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development awards Good Samaritan Hospital, a prominent downtown Los Angeles hospital, a $417,560 grant to implement a telemedicine program that will connect members of the medical staff at Good Samaritan Hospital with public health and primary care providers and their patients at six Public Health sites on the island of Guam.

27 Nov 2014

FDA issues Complete Response letter for Avanir’s AVP-825 NDA

Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Complete Response letter to its New Drug Application (NDA) for AVP-825.

27 Nov 2014

Device / Technology News

Griffith University student explores impact of computer games on older adults

Sanovas's endoscopic imaging platform recognized by Frost & Sullivan

Special JACR issue provides guidance on implementing radiology quality improvement projects

DTI may play role in assessing brain damage in early Alzheimer's disease

3-D printed models assist in face transplantation procedures

BioNano Genomics' IrysChip V2 named Top 10 Innovations of 2014

PET/CT may improve differentiation of PTSD from MTBI

Health Canada updates Canadians regarding sale of unlicensed HIV test kits via Amazon.ca.

Philips launches Ambient Experience patient in-bore solution to reduce patient anxiety during MRI scans

Dicom Systems releases DCMSYS Interface WebBridge at RSNA 2014

eHealth Technologies to provide imaging sites access to RSNA Image Share network

ImaCor releases all-in-one platform for advanced hemodynamic management

New eye test objectively measures level of fatigue that doctors may feel after long shifts

China's healthcare IT market estimated to reach $3.97 billion in 2020

FEI releases software development framework for interactive remote 2D and 3D visualization

Dresden scientists get access to the World's second-fastest computer for cancer research

New smartphone app may help improve prescribing of antibiotics within RCSI Hospitals Group

Calcivis announces completion of first clinical study of Caries Activity Imaging System

Good Samaritan Hospital receives $417,560 grant to implement telemedicine program

FDA issues Complete Response letter for Avanir’s AVP-825 NDA

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