Keywords: Economics

04/08/2013

Orion Health and Caradigm expand partnership

Extensible, end-to-end solution will help healthcare communities use data to gain insight and transform care. The partnership will deliver integrated Electronic Health Records …

04/04/2013

EKF Diagnostics launches new molecular division

EKF Diagnostics, worldwide manufacturer of point-of-care diagnostic tools, organ injury biomarkers and assays, has announced the launch of a new division to focus on molecular and …

03/10/2013

Innovate, or go out of business

Management in Radiology (MIR): this ESR subcommittee is dedicated to management topics, developments in eHealth, and major trends in the discipline. …

03/05/2013

Technology, tracers and trends

The last decade saw PET and now PET/CT numbers expand rapidly in Europe. More recently the picture has been less rosy with public and private sectors delaying new projects and …

02/25/2013

Mindray is quick, flexible, highly international and open to all

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02/14/2013

Jordan struggles to serve refugee population

A high unemployment rate coupled with an influx of refugees from Iraq and Syria has compounded challenges faced by the Jordanian government to provide healthcare for all, states a …

02/08/2013

Aurelius acquires healthcare business of Tieto

The investment company Aurelius Group, based in Munich/Germany, has closed a deal to acquire Tieto’s divisions Healthcare, Systems Integration & Consulting, and Product …

02/01/2013

Endoscopy systems

Olympus has led the field in advancing endoscopic technology. Just when experts and users thought no further optimisation was possible, Olympus placed another major innovation in …

01/24/2013

The curious (and sad) tale of abandoned plans and dismantled hopes

A prototype for proton and ion therapy has been used clinically in Heidelberg since 2009. Built jointly by Siemens and GSI (Helmholtz Centre for Heavy Ion Research) in Darmstadt. …

01/18/2013

BVMed asks for immediate action

The German Medical Technology Association BVMed is asking the European Commission, the Council and the Parliament to take immediate action in bringing forward appropriate measures …

01/14/2013

‘Like a canary in a coal mine’

With a mission to help people avoid unnecessary radiation, and the continuing launch of related products, the Swedish company is now the world’s only provider of comprehensive …

11/28/2012

GE invests in technology to tackle challenges in healthcare

Times may be tough, but GE Healthcare takes a longer term view, believing innovative technologies can transform healthcare delivery and help improve patient care. …

11/28/2012

MRI powerhouse breaks new ground in medical research

At RSNA 2012, Siemens is launching its new MRI addressing academic research centres and university hospitals. According to Bernd Ohnesorge, the Magnetom Prisma 3.0 T enforces the …

11/20/2012

Medica + Compamed as a reflection of the market

The demand-side markets for medical technology and medicinal products are undergoing changes worldwide and the supply side is providing the right answers with its solutions for …

11/13/2012

GE introduces Giraffe Stand Alone Resuscitation System

GE Healthcare yesterday announced the availability of the Giraffe® Stand-Alone Infant Resuscitation (STAR) System, which integrates critical capabilities to enhance effective …

11/13/2012

Omron builds partnerships to expand personalised health lines

R&D is the core strength at Omron Healthcare, a leader in medical and home healthcare products with innovative technologies. At Medica the company is on the hunt for new partners …

11/02/2012

The 13th University Hospital Centres Conference

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10/30/2012

Dynamic technological change is transforming European CT markets

– The demand for multi-slice computed tomography (CT) systems will drive growth in the European CT market. …

10/12/2012

Global PACS, RIS & CVIS markets to exceed $4.5 billion by 2016

With decreasing budgets, healthcare providers are under increasing pressure to develop effective means of improving efficiency and reducing costs, whilst maintaining high levels …

10/09/2012

Mobile technologies potential in the field of public health

Over the last few decades healthcare costs have been skyrocketing, something often discussed on this blog as it has become a considerable problem for many different countries. …