Frost & Sullivan Hosts A Web Conference For Healthcare Digital Technology Industry

According to a recent report, prepared by Frost & Sullivan, financial conditions affecting healthcare organizations have resulted in reduction in the number of purchases of new Digital Radiography (DR) and Computed Radiography (CR) units. Medical imaging industries are currently facing a major challenge, which is the lack of available capital for developing technologies that need high initial investments, such as digital solutions. Yet, the recovering of economy and the available funds will continue to improve in 2011.

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CT Brain Perfusion And High Radiation Doses

CT scans have been one of the most important diagnostic tools. They generate high detailed images that aid doctors while they detect diseases and disorders. However, CT is associated with delivering high doses of radiation to patients, which raised many concerns about the safety profile of the technique. Doctors in the Uinted States have been asking for guidelines to manage the radiation doses delivered during CT procedures.

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Pleasant Valley Hospital Offers Digital Mammography Imaging

Pleasant Valley Hospital (PVH) announced that it is now offering digital mammography scans. The newly-provided service will help in early detection of several breast diseases such as breast cancer. Digital mammography is one of the medical imaging techniques that uses reduced doses of radiation to generate high-detailed images of the breast tissues. Al Lawson, president and CEO of PVH, mentioned that he was very pleased that digital mammography service is now available at the hospital. He said “Pleasant Valley Hospital now has digital mammography technology which is one of the most recent advances in x-ray mammography,” while the director of radiology services at PVH, Connie Davis, agreed with Lawson. Davis said “Digital mammography allows faster and more accurate testing. This advantage results in shorter examination times and significantly improved patient comfort and convenience,”

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Mallow General Hospital Is Delaying X-ray Files

A leading hospital is currently at risk of repeating the Tallaght X-ray scandal after it was reported that the hospital is not sending vital medical documents to GPs. It was noted that Mallow General Hospital has failed in sending completed X-ray files since last April. However, HSE officials are denying.

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Hampton Roads Have New Low-dose CT system

Hampton Roads is going to make use of a new low-dose CT imaging system. The new 64-slice CT unit is supported with advanced software that helps technicians in reducing radiation exposure by almost 40%, with enhanced image clarity. The first hospital to use the new CT system in the area is Bon Secours DePaul in Norfolk. The new unit costs $1.2 million.

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Prostate Cancer Screening Campaigns Should Change Their Message

According to a new study, campaigns that address the low screening rates for prostate cancer have another unintended effect; which is discouraging men from having prostate examinations. The study was carried out by researchers from University of Heidelberg, Germany and was highlighted in the current issue of Psychological Science.

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Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign Took Place In Jeddah

A breast cancer awareness campaign took place in Jeddah aiming to break a Guinness World Record for the largest human awareness ribbon.  The theme of the campaign this year is "A Woman's Stand". The event was held under the patronage of the Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud Foundation, while Princess Reema bint Bandar and the Al-Bidayah Breast Feeding Resource and Women's Awareness Center at the Zahra Breast Cancer Association organized the initiative.


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Basal Cells Are The Origin Of Prostate Cancer

According to a new study, the basal cells of the prostate were identified as the cell of origin for human prostate cancer for the first time. This recent discovery will help in further development of diagnostic tools and effective treatment for the prostate cancer patients. The study was carried out by researchers from Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, UCLA. The study was highlighted in the July 30, peer-reviewed journal Science.

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Family History Of Male Breast Cancer Increases The Risk Of Developing The Disease

According to a new study, individuals with family history of male breast cancer are having higher risk of developing breast cancer themselves. Such individuals are at higher risk of the disease more than individuals with a family history of breast cancer. The study was conducted by researchers from James Graham Brown Cancer Center, University of Louisville. The study was published in the August issue of the journal The American Surgeon.

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Cegedim To Purchase Pulse Systems

Cegedim, a leading company providing healthcare IT solutions, announced that it has purchased Pulse Systems, Inc., a major company offering healthcare software and solutions in the United States. Pulse System is based in Wichita, Kan. Following the purchase, Cegedim will gain access to the U.S. market of electronic health records (EHR) and practice management (PM). Alain Missoffe, chairman of Cegedim Healthcare Software, commented "Pulse provides Cegedim an optimal entry and platform into the rapidly growing U.S. healthcare computerization market. We expect to capitalize on their superior healthcare software, vast market knowledge, excellent customer service and technological prowess to deliver EHR and PM solutions to healthcare professionals with the best possible chances of success." Moreover, the purchase will enhance the presence of Cegedim and its solutions in North America. The European Cegedim Healthcare Software division will extended in order to use Pulse solutions for further expansion in the US market.

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