Digital pen supports breast screening in France
Anoto Group is helping breast cancer screening centres in France to speed up mammogram analysis using its digital pen and paper technology, as part of a national screening programme. Anoto launched its new software package, Anoto Forms Solution, designed specifically for the European health market earlier this year. The technology is being used to aid implementation […]
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Wales completes satellite diabetic retinopathy deployment
Diabetic patients in Wales can now receive satellite-controlled diabetic retinopathy screening, following the successful implementation of Digital Healthcare’s OptoMize iP digital imaging system across the country. The Service has progressively extended from a local area service into a nationwide programme that now covers the whole of Wales, with over 78,000 diabetes patients now being offered […]
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Growth predicted in cardiology information systems
The next big growth area for IT systems in radiology departments across Europe is predicted to be dedicated cardiology information systems. A new report sizes the cardiology information systems market in Europe at €18.7 million in 2006, and predict it will grow to €58 million by 2013. Analysts Frost and Sullivan claim that after the […]
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PDA software lets nursing assistants review drugs
Providing mobile drug management tools and web-based training on drugs management to nursing assistants can help cut prescribing problems among the elderly, according to a new Swedish pilot presented in Austria yesterday. The pilot was based on providing community nursing assistants with PDAs carrying mobile drug management software, provided by Pharmtech, that links in real […]
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Amsterdam to launch STD clinic online
The Amsterdam Health Service will launch a web based out patient clinic offering anonymous screening to those at risk of sexually transmitted diseases.
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Telephone depression treatment helps employees
Telephone cognitive behavioural therapy for depressed employees could have beneficial effects on not only clinical outcomes, but also workplace outcomes, according to research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Philip Wang of the Division of Services and Intervention Research at the National Institute of Mental Health, along with seven other researchers, held a randomised […]
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Finnish screening service instals Directview CR
Clinicians at the private Suomen Terveystalo OOyj screening service in Finland are benefiting from improved workflow efficiency and image quality after installing Kodak’s Directview CR systems with mammography from Carestream Health. The installation, in 40 of the private clinics, has led to a 50% reduction in referral to treatment time at the centres. Around ten […]
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NHS Breast Screening Programme consolidates systems
The NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) has replaced four different systems it previously used with a single National Breast Screening System (NBSS). Benefits of the new system include making it easier for NHS staff to making and change appointments and clinicians are able to enter data directly using the software. The new system, provided by […]
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Siemens signs major contract for electronic patient records
In one of the largest European private electronic patient record (EPR) deals to date Siemens and German private hospital group Rhoen Klinikum AG have agreed to implement up to one million web-based EPRs per year for the customers of Rhoen’s medical facilities. The whole project covers at least 46 Rhoen hospitals as well as a […]
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Finalists named for BT e-Health Insider Awards
After careful deliberation finalists for five of the categories in the prestigious BT e-Health Insider Awards were chosen last week following presentations over two days to the judges. The winners’ names remain strictly under wraps, however. The 15 finalists – three in each category – will be invited to the glittering awards ceremony in London […]
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