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Research highlights importance of controlling hospital and nursing home infection

A Rhode Island Hospital and The Miriam Hospital study found that a small percentage of nursing home patients carrying multi drug-resistant bacteria are admitted to hospitals without showing symptoms caused by the bacteria. The research, published in the American Journal of Infection Control, highlights the importance of hospital and nursing home infection control practices.

1 Dec 2015

Combination of antiviral medications can eradicate HCV infection in patients with advanced liver disease

A large multi-center clinical trial has found that a combination of antiviral medications can eradicate hepatitis C infection in more than 90 percent of patients with advanced liver disease. Known as the ASTRAL-4 trial, the study was co-led by investigators at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Intermountain Medical Center and published online Nov. 17 in The New England Journal of Medicine.

1 Dec 2015

Philips’ new MRI guided user interface simplifies scanning of patients with MR Conditional implants

Royal Philips today introduced ScanWise Implant, the industry's first MRI guided user interface and automatic scan parameter selection to help simplify the scanning of patients with MR Conditional implants, such as knee and hip replacements, spine implants and pacemakers, at the 2015 Radiological Society of North America Annual Meeting.

1 Dec 2015

Philips unveils complete range of data driven radiology solutions at RSNA 2015

Royal Philips revealed a portfolio of data driven radiology solutions at the 2015 Radiological Society of North America Annual Meeting, beginning today through December 4 at McCormick Place in Chicago.

1 Dec 2015

Philips launches IntelliSpace Portal 8.0 platform for diagnosis and treatment of cancer

Strengthening its leadership in connected healthcare informatics, Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) today announced IntelliSpace Portal 8.0 , the latest edition of its advanced data sharing, analytics and visualization platform that helps radiologists detect, diagnose and follow-up on treatment of diseases.

1 Dec 2015

Innovative compound with anti-MRSA qualities may help develop new class of antibiotics

With global health services increasingly worried about the rise of antibiotic resistant diseases, researchers at Maynooth University have discovered a compound whose anti-MRSA qualities pave the way for the development of a new class of antibiotics.

1 Dec 2015

Scientists can accurately measure microbial growth rates inside gastrointestinal tracts

For the first time, scientists can accurately measure population growth rates of the microbes that live inside mammalian gastrointestinal tracts, according to a new method reported in Nature Communications by a team at the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University and Harvard Medical School.

1 Dec 2015

Boston Scientific obtains FDA approval, CE Mark for AngioJet ZelanteDVT catheter to treat DVT

Boston Scientific has received United States (U.S.) Food and Drug Administration approval and CE Mark for the AngioJet ZelanteDVT thrombectomy catheter to treat deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in large-diameter upper and lower limb peripheral veins.

30 Nov 2015

New study: Are GPs over prescribing sleeping tablets?

The team at SleepCogni are dedicated to changing the nations’ sleep habits and conducted an independent study in October 2015 to give a snapshot view of current sleep behaviour.

30 Nov 2015

Human Longevity announces acquisition of Cypher Genomics

Human Longevity, Inc., the genomics-based, technology-driven company, announced today that the company has acquired Cypher Genomics, Inc., a leading genome informatics company offering highly accurate, rapid and robust human genomic interpretation software solutions.

30 Nov 2015

Premera Blue Cross, Express Scripts renew pharmacy benefit agreement

Premera Blue Cross and Express Scripts today announced an early renewal of the companies' long-standing pharmacy benefit agreement. The partnership, which began in 1999, will now extend through at least 2019.

30 Nov 2015

Olympus introduces EZDilate balloon dilator for improved control in endoscopic balloon dilation procedures

Olympus, a global technology leader in designing and delivering innovative solutions for medical and surgical procedures, among other core businesses, announced today its new 510(k) cleared EZDilate multi-stage endoscopic balloon dilator for improved precision and control in endoscopic balloon dilation procedures.

30 Nov 2015

SuperCom awarded $8 million in new contracts

SuperCom Ltd., a leading provider of secure solutions for the e-Government, Public Safety, HealthCare, and Finance sectors, today announced that it has been awarded new contracts, totaling approximately $8 million. The Company expects to deliver and recognize the full value of the orders during the first half of 2016.

30 Nov 2015

Mexico Healthcare and Life Sciences Report 2015 released by Pharmaboardroom

Pharmaboardroom releases its new 98-page Mexico Healthcare and Life Sciences Report 2015. It offers companies, investors, policymakers, and stakeholders with an interest in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, or life sciences insights into the second largest pharma and healthcare market in Latin America, a country of over 122 million people.

30 Nov 2015

Establishing supervised injection facilities in Toronto and Ottawa would be cost-effective, say researchers

Researchers say it is highly likely that establishing up to three supervised injection facilities in Toronto and up to two facilities in Ottawa would be cost-effective.

30 Nov 2015

Sectra provides Breast Imaging PACS to Kentucky Breast Care

International medical imaging IT company Sectra announces that Kentucky Breast Care has entered into a multi-year agreement to provide Breast Imaging PACS for their women's healthcare practice. This will allow Kentucky Breast Care to increase collaboration with sub-specialists around the US and offer exceptional care for their patients.

30 Nov 2015

Creatinc launches new angle-adjustable pen for hospital staff and patients

Creatinc has launched the Bendy Pen, specifically designed to let you write from all angles: up, down and sideways. This way, bedridden patients can write while lying back and medical staff can make notes on the fly.

28 Nov 2015

Seaweed extract shows promise in treating H. pylori-related diseases, gastric cancer

A unique seaweed extract shows promise for the treatment of Helicobacter pylori-related diseases and gastric cancer, according to new research undertaken at the University of Western Australia.

28 Nov 2015

Mallinckrodt sells CMDS business to Guerbet for $270 million

Mallinckrodt plc, a leading specialty biopharmaceutical company, announced today that it has closed the sale of its global contrast media and delivery systems (CMDS) business to Guerbet in a transaction valued at approximately $270 million.

28 Nov 2015

ClinicAll's innovative software solution provides flexible access to patient health records

The health system is set to go online. The potential to save costs, improve treatment quality and accelerate procedures and processes is vast and far from fully exploited as yet. Here, particular emphasis is placed on flexible access to patient health records, either via mobile tablet or directly at the patients' bedside.

28 Nov 2015

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Latest Healthcare News and Research

Research highlights importance of controlling hospital and nursing home infection

Combination of antiviral medications can eradicate HCV infection in patients with advanced liver disease

Philips’ new MRI guided user interface simplifies scanning of patients with MR Conditional implants

Philips unveils complete range of data driven radiology solutions at RSNA 2015

Philips launches IntelliSpace Portal 8.0 platform for diagnosis and treatment of cancer

Innovative compound with anti-MRSA qualities may help develop new class of antibiotics

Scientists can accurately measure microbial growth rates inside gastrointestinal tracts

Boston Scientific obtains FDA approval, CE Mark for AngioJet ZelanteDVT catheter to treat DVT

New study: Are GPs over prescribing sleeping tablets?

Human Longevity announces acquisition of Cypher Genomics

Premera Blue Cross, Express Scripts renew pharmacy benefit agreement

Olympus introduces EZDilate balloon dilator for improved control in endoscopic balloon dilation procedures

SuperCom awarded $8 million in new contracts

Mexico Healthcare and Life Sciences Report 2015 released by Pharmaboardroom

Establishing supervised injection facilities in Toronto and Ottawa would be cost-effective, say researchers

Sectra provides Breast Imaging PACS to Kentucky Breast Care

Creatinc launches new angle-adjustable pen for hospital staff and patients

Seaweed extract shows promise in treating H. pylori-related diseases, gastric cancer

Mallinckrodt sells CMDS business to Guerbet for $270 million

ClinicAll's innovative software solution provides flexible access to patient health records

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