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07/25/2007

Siemens to acquire Dade Behring

With a merger agreement with the US-based Dade Behring, Inc., Siemens Medical Solutions again strengthens its in-vitro diagnostic division and becomes leader in the diagnostic …

07/22/2007

LA GESTIÓN CLÍNICA: UNA PRIORIDAD PARA LA SANIDAD EN ESPAÑA

1.INTRODUCCIÓN El sistema sanitario público en España tiene cobertura universal. Por ello, debe atender a una población que se incrementa con rapidez. …

07/20/2007

State governments unite to lower mortality

Australia - The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has reported a 26% decrease in the breast cancer mortality rate among women aged 50-69 years between 1990 and 2004. …

07/17/2007

Hospitalium offers new online hospital service for patients

Hospitalium is a new concept that will enable patients to have a direct dialogue with the leading healthcare providers worldwide. This will be achieved by enforcing free health …

06/28/2007

Medical Technologies Map of European Regions and Clusters

MediMap is an innovative Internet portal developed in the framework of an EU project with partners from eight countries. The aim is to encourage an exchange of experience between …

06/26/2007

A world-class radiotherapy service

An independent report that suggests better ways to use the UK's current radiotherapy resources, as well as predicting the needs of a radiotherapy service in the future, has been …

06/26/2007

MRI battle continues against EU Directive

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06/26/2007

Healthcare says farewell Prime Minister Tony Blair

]UK — Leading up to his June departure as Prime Minister, Tony Blair highlighted his government's achievements in the National Health Service (NHS), particularly in the way …

06/26/2007

Czech president signs new laws

Under a new law amendment, signed last month by Czech president Vaclav Klaus, patient will be able to see and copy their own medical records without restrictions. …

06/20/2007

Germany's early detection programme and research

In 2002, Germany implemented an early detection programme for breast cancer. The digital Reference Centre For Mammography at the University Hospital Münster is one of five such …

06/20/2007

Ireland Pulling into Europe's fast lane for digital screening

In Ireland, breast cancer is particularly virulent: 18.5% of all cancer related deaths among the women are due to breast cancer. …

06/18/2007

European Commission is open for amendment of the directive on the use of MRI

After a new study published by Professor Stuart Crozier has shown that the use of MR in the clinical practice will not be possible when realizing the EU Physical Agents Directive …

06/11/2007

Sectra will lead EU research-project to decrease mortality in breast cancer

The Swedish IT and medical-technology company Sectra, together with clinical and industrial partners from six European countries, has been awarded EUR 3.6 million from the …

05/16/2007

Guest patient boom is a fizzle

"The world at home in German hospitals" - that was the hope of many German hospitals which wanted to attract well-heeled foreign patients to bolster their budgets. The high …

05/14/2007

Screenings beneficial in common tuberculosis areas

In areas of the UK where tuberculosis has a high prevalence, screenings could increase diagnosis both of active and latent forms of the disease and therefore could help prevent …

05/02/2007

European Parliament opens door for advanced therapies

The European Parliament voted for an EU Regulation on advanced therapies like gene therapy, cell therapy and tissue engineering. The decision, if adopted by the council, could …

05/01/2007

Peter Loescher: The unknown famous manager

When the Siemens board of directors announced its decision for the new Siemens CEO on Sunday, the economic world was surprised: Not only that the name Peter Löscher was never …

05/01/2007

Cops hunt "cash for ops" surgeons

France - The country's health ministry is facing growing calls for a full public inquiry after allegations that surgeons have been demanding huge cash payments from patients keen …

05/01/2007

ICT improves patient safety

Improving patient safety and quality of care is of key importance for European citizens, and both the European Commission and Member States (MS) expect great benefits from new, …

05/01/2007

EU directive threatens use of MRI

A new, powerful alliance, comprised of leading politicians and healthcare groups (see box), aims to pressure EU Authorities to revise the controversial directive 2004/40/EC (EMF)*. …

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