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Study finds chronic pain can affect every aspect of a person’s life

Coping with chronic pain can affect every aspect of a person's life and cause conflict between what their mind wants to achieve and what their body allows them to do, according to research in the December issue of the Journal of Nursing and Healthcare of Chronic Illness.

30 Nov 2010

HP, Clinton Health Access Initiative collaborate to improve HIV testing and treatment of infants in Kenya

HP today announced an alliance with the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) that will provide structural and systemic improvements in testing and treating more than 120,000 infants exposed to HIV in Kenya each year.

30 Nov 2010

Sante to break ground on second and third post hospital stay rehabilitation centers

Sante Partners announces that they will officially break ground on their second and third post hospital stay rehabilitation centers: Sante of Surprise and Sante of Chandler on Wednesday, December 1st at 9 a.m. and Wednesday, December 1st at 1 p.m. respectively. The facilities will be dedicated to servicing patients/guests in the prospective communities of Surprise, Sun City and Chandler with state-of-the-art physical, occupational and speech rehabilitation centers designed by Sante Partners.

30 Nov 2010

PositiveID to include new bio-sensor application in Wireless Body platform

PositiveID Corporation announced today that it has expanded its Wireless Body platform to include a new bio-sensor application for temperature.

30 Nov 2010

Exergen introduces Virtual Classroom for training on temporal artery thermometry

The Exergen Corporation has introduced The Virtual Classroom, a modern technological approach to training nursing and hospital staff on the clinical science and proper use of temporal artery thermometry. The Virtual Classroom is a computerized educational demonstration with avatars substituted for real people depicting familiar scenarios for clinicians.

30 Nov 2010

BCBSNC to implement Intelimedix's Tru:Insights employer group reporting tool

Intelimedix, a business intelligence company focused on multi-relational data mining and advanced analytics for faster, more accurate decision making, is partnering with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC). Representing over 3.7 million customers and handling more than $10 billion in medical claims annually, BCBSNC will initially implement Intelimedix's Tru:Insights employer group reporting tool.

30 Nov 2010

iNTERFACEWARE to develop HL7 interfaces for radiology, diagnostic imaging service providers

iNTERFACEWARE, a software provider committed to simplifying HL7 integration, today announced that leading radiology and diagnostic imaging service providers including Clinical Radiologists, Touch Stone Medical Imaging, Medical Imaging Northwest and Advance Technological Radiology have selected iNTERFACEWARE to develop their HL7 interfaces for seamless transfer of electronic medical data. Additionally, iNTERFACEWARE manages HL7 integration for healthcare providers including GE Healthcare and Fujifilm.

30 Nov 2010

Nine out of ten of all primary care centers in Sweden prescribe physical activity

Prescribing physical activity for the purpose of preventing and treating various conditions can now become a reality for healthcare professionals all over the world.

30 Nov 2010

Researchers conduct real-time metabolic imaging in human patient with prostate tumor

A UCSF research collaboration with GE Healthcare has produced the first results in humans of a new technology that promises to rapidly assess the presence and aggressiveness of prostate tumors in real time, by imaging the tumor's metabolism.

30 Nov 2010

RCSI researchers discover potential new target for diarrhoea associated intestinal diseases

A study by researchers in the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) has uncovered a potential new target for the treatment of a range of intestinal diseases that are associated with diarrhoea. Current medications are often ineffective and can have serious side effects so this discovery gives hope for the development of new treatments for sufferers of intestinal disease.

30 Nov 2010

Philips launches new Ingenuity CT platform for optimizing low-dose imaging

At the 96th annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) in Chicago, Royal Philips Electronics announced today the new Philips Ingenuity CT (computed tomography) platform, an innovative technology that will help redefine low dose imaging.

From Philips Healthcare 30 Nov 2010

Scientists discover a new method to produce gold nanoparticles

Gold nanoparticles, tiny pieces of gold so small that they can't be seen by the naked eye, are used in electronics, healthcare products and as pharmaceuticals to fight cancer. Despite their positive uses, the process to make the nanoparticles requires dangerous and extremely toxic chemicals. While the nanotechnology industry is expected to produce large quantities of nanoparticles in the near future, researchers have been worried about the environmental impact of the global nanotechnological revolution.

30 Nov 2010

Canon to demonstrate cutting-edge medical and imaging technologies at RSNA Annual Meeting

Showcasing its nearly 15-year history of digital radiography systems innovation, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, will demonstrate its cutting-edge medical and imaging technologies including the Canon CXDI-70C Wireless Digital Radiography System to the more than 50,000 medical professionals descending upon McCormick Place during the 2010 Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Annual Meeting (November 28 - December 2).

30 Nov 2010

GE announces 510k clearance for wireless, digital X-ray detector at 96th RSNA

GE Healthcare announced today the 510k clearance of its next generation wireless, digital X-ray detector at the 96TH annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) in Chicago. GE's FlashPad is a reliable, long-term investment for future Radiography and Fluoroscopy systems, compatible with a variety of GE X-ray products today and is the only wireless digital detector capable of supporting advanced applications.

30 Nov 2010

Hitachi showcases Oasis Bore-Less MR at RSNA Annual Meeting

Hitachi showcases Oasis Bore-Less MR at RSNA 2010, celebrating installations at premier healthcare providers and brand new clinical capabilities.

30 Nov 2010

SDI and CSD announce launch of oncology therapeutic market research service

SDI and Cegedim Strategic Data (CSD) announced today that they will jointly launch a new market research service that tracks selling activities in the oncology therapeutic market. The Oncology Selling Audit will be released in January 2011; 2 years of history will be available for reporting and analysis.

30 Nov 2010

Imaging Diagnostic Systems showcases CT Laser Breast imaging system at RSNA 2010

Imaging Diagnostic Systems, Inc.,, a pioneer in laser optical breast imaging, announced today that it is exhibiting its CTLM system at the 96th RSNA 2010 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, November 29th - December 2nd in Chicago, Illinois. The company is located at booth #4419 in Hall A of the North Building.

30 Nov 2010

Advanced Data Systems receives eHealthConnecticut REC Qualified Vendor status

Advanced Data Systems (ADS) has been designated an eHealthConnecticut REC Qualified Vendor. Qualified EHR Vendor status assures medical practices in CT that ADS and the MedicsDocAssistant EHR have met the REC's standards and criteria for inclusion in the eHealthConnecticut REC.

30 Nov 2010

HPIC announces new project to build Afghan healthcare system

Health Partners International of Canada (HPIC) and the Honourable Beverley J. Oda, Minister of International Cooperation, unveil a 5-year project to build the capacity of the Afghan healthcare system in the area of pharmaceutical management and to provide people in Afghanistan with $25 million in life-saving pharmaceuticals and medical supplies.

30 Nov 2010

Siemens to distribute Rcadia's COR Analyzer System

Rcadia Medical Imaging and Siemens Healthcare have entered into an agreement for Siemens to distribute Rcadia's COR Analyzer® System. The COR Analyzer's ability to identify stenotic lesions in Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography (cCTA) studies in combination with Siemens' Syngo®.via CT Cardio-Vascular Engine provides a comprehensive solution for evaluating suspected cardiac patients. The integration of both systems realizes a seamless workflow with enhanced productivity.

30 Nov 2010

Healthcare News and Research

Latest Healthcare News and Research

Study finds chronic pain can affect every aspect of a person’s life

HP, Clinton Health Access Initiative collaborate to improve HIV testing and treatment of infants in Kenya

Sante to break ground on second and third post hospital stay rehabilitation centers

PositiveID to include new bio-sensor application in Wireless Body platform

Exergen introduces Virtual Classroom for training on temporal artery thermometry

BCBSNC to implement Intelimedix's Tru:Insights employer group reporting tool

iNTERFACEWARE to develop HL7 interfaces for radiology, diagnostic imaging service providers

Nine out of ten of all primary care centers in Sweden prescribe physical activity

Researchers conduct real-time metabolic imaging in human patient with prostate tumor

RCSI researchers discover potential new target for diarrhoea associated intestinal diseases

Philips launches new Ingenuity CT platform for optimizing low-dose imaging

Scientists discover a new method to produce gold nanoparticles

Canon to demonstrate cutting-edge medical and imaging technologies at RSNA Annual Meeting

GE announces 510k clearance for wireless, digital X-ray detector at 96th RSNA

Hitachi showcases Oasis Bore-Less MR at RSNA Annual Meeting

SDI and CSD announce launch of oncology therapeutic market research service

Imaging Diagnostic Systems showcases CT Laser Breast imaging system at RSNA 2010

Advanced Data Systems receives eHealthConnecticut REC Qualified Vendor status

HPIC announces new project to build Afghan healthcare system

Siemens to distribute Rcadia's COR Analyzer System

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