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Future for telemedicine is a very bright one

The European telemedicine markets are at a critical growth phase where vendors need to capitalise on growing opportunities and gain the early-mover advantage over competitors.

23 Aug 2004

African-American women are less likely to be treated with breast reconstruction after mastectomy than women of other races

According to a new study published August 23, 2004 in the online edition of CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society, African-American women had significantly lower immediate breast reconstruction rates compared to Caucasian, Asian, and Hispanic women. The abstract of this article will be freely accessible via the CANCER Newsroom.

23 Aug 2004

Failing to disclose the results of clinical trials kills patients

Failing to disclose the results of clinical trials kills patients and wastes money, and government regulation is needed to put a stop to it, argues Sir Iain Chalmers in a letter to this week's BMJ.

20 Aug 2004

British patients will find new pharmacies easier to get to

British patients will find new pharmacies easier to get to, open longer and offering a wider range of services locally following new rules to control the location of pharmacies Health Minister Rosie Winterton announced today.

18 Aug 2004

Paracentesis performed in an outpatient setting by gastrointestinal endoscopy assistants is safe

Large-volume paracentesis is a treatment used to remove excess fluid in the abdominal cavity resulting from such conditions as cirrhosis of the liver or cardiac failure. It is normally performed as an inpatient procedure due to possible complications, which may include infection, bleeding, and bowel perforation.

18 Aug 2004

3-D technology to assist stroke patients and the disabled

For patients recovering from strokes or certain types of injuries, using repetitive and strength-building exercises to regain ranges of motion, grip and balance is an important part of the recovery process.

18 Aug 2004

In the fragmented European hospital information systems market, established vendors have a distinct advantage

New vendors are therefore finding it extremely difficult to break through the barriers and reach potential clients. While some cash-rich vendors have attempted to address this issue through the acquisitions route.

18 Aug 2004

Methods using preventive analgesia to treat pain after surgery before it develops

York University Professor Joel Katz is studying methods of preventing or significantly reducing pain after surgery by employing preemptive or preventive analgesia to treat pain before it develops.

17 Aug 2004

Wireless breakthrough for home health monitoring and remote disease management

The device provides immediate benefits to patients by utilizing advanced wireless and Internet technologies, carefully implemented for seamless and automated operation with a minimum need for patient interaction to improve patient quality of life, convenience and compliance in their daily monitoring.

17 Aug 2004

Initiative to develop medicines designed specifically for use in children welcomed by BNF

The use of medicines in children is particularly complex. Because many medicines are not licensed for use in children, healthcare professionals currently have to rely on a variety of non-standard resources".

17 Aug 2004

Public scandal - People with Alzheimer’s disease being denied essential drug treatments

People with Alzheimer’s disease will be denied essential drug treatments as part of a new cost-cutting exercise being considered by East Sussex County Healthcare Trust.

17 Aug 2004

Death rates for young children are related seasonal levels of particulate air pollution and cold temperatures

Seasonal variations in death rates for young children are related to high levels of particulate air pollution and cold temperatures during the winter months, and to high levels of particulate pollutants and nitrogen dioxide during the summer months

15 Aug 2004

Stroke research lags far behind funding for other major causes of death in Europe

Despite being the second leading cause of death worldwide, funding for stroke research lags far behind funding for other major causes of death in Europe, according to a study in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association.

13 Aug 2004

Drug interactions between prescription medication and herbal supplements can be extremely dangerous

Herbal supplements may be natural, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that they are safe.

11 Aug 2004

Dynamics between disposable and reusable segments affect expansion of disposable drapes and gowns markets

The market for disposable surgical drapes and gowns in Europe has seen steady growth in the recent past owing to the high standards of infection control enforced by the new European Union Medical Device Directive (MDD) and EU regulations.

11 Aug 2004

Underwater experiments using the latest remote surgical technologies

McMaster’s Mehran Anvari will conduct experiments using the latest remote surgical technologies and techniques during a 10-day underwater mission taking place this October.

11 Aug 2004

Significant number of pediatric physicians fail to diagnose Kawasaki disease

Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine report in the August 10 issue of Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal that a significant number of pediatric physicians fail to diagnose Kawasaki disease in children younger than six months and older than eight years.

11 Aug 2004

Choice Media acquires three health portals

Choice Media one of the largest healthcare information networks on the Internet, and its wholly owned subsidiary, MDChoice.com have acquired three health portals, reaching millions of additional health-minded consumers each year.

11 Aug 2004

New drive to recruit more NHS staff from underprivileged backgrounds

Research shows that 74% of the medical school population come from the highest three social classes, although just 38% of the working age population is from this background. Asian ethnic groups are under-represented in applicants to nursing courses, and there is evidence that black and ethnic minority applicants have difficulty in securing course places.

10 Aug 2004

Premature babies, better to delay where possible, to minimise brain damage

Findings from a UK-led international trial, funded by the Medical Research Council, confirm that premature babies across Europe are being delivered at the right time to save their lives, but preventing brain damage by optimising delivery time is still a challenge.

9 Aug 2004

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Latest Healthcare News and Research

Future for telemedicine is a very bright one

African-American women are less likely to be treated with breast reconstruction after mastectomy than women of other races

Failing to disclose the results of clinical trials kills patients

British patients will find new pharmacies easier to get to

Paracentesis performed in an outpatient setting by gastrointestinal endoscopy assistants is safe

3-D technology to assist stroke patients and the disabled

In the fragmented European hospital information systems market, established vendors have a distinct advantage

Methods using preventive analgesia to treat pain after surgery before it develops

Wireless breakthrough for home health monitoring and remote disease management

Initiative to develop medicines designed specifically for use in children welcomed by BNF

Public scandal - People with Alzheimer’s disease being denied essential drug treatments

Death rates for young children are related seasonal levels of particulate air pollution and cold temperatures

Stroke research lags far behind funding for other major causes of death in Europe

Drug interactions between prescription medication and herbal supplements can be extremely dangerous

Dynamics between disposable and reusable segments affect expansion of disposable drapes and gowns markets

Underwater experiments using the latest remote surgical technologies

Significant number of pediatric physicians fail to diagnose Kawasaki disease

Choice Media acquires three health portals

New drive to recruit more NHS staff from underprivileged backgrounds

Premature babies, better to delay where possible, to minimise brain damage

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