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LAB conference shifts to 2011

The second LAB, the European Trade Fair and Conference for Analysis, Bio and Laboratory Equipment in the UK is now to be held in 2011 following the announcement by Leipziger Messe (Germany) that the event for 2009 has been cancelled.

10 July 2009: Leipziger Messe

 

Adoption of pharmacomechanical thrombectomy looks set to accelerate in next five years

Market intelligence specialist, Millennium Research Group (MRG) sees pharmacomechanical thrombectomy (PMT) procedure adoption accelerating over the next five years due to growing physician interest in treating deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

26 June 2009: Millennium Research Group

 

Mountway introduces new adjustable multi-functional shower, toilet and commode chair

Mountway is introducing the new Etac Swift Mobil Tilt which is a multi-functional shower, toilet and commode chair which is both height and angle adjustable.

25 June 2009: Mountway

 

Adept Scientific releases upgrade to EndNote for Windows bibliographic management software

Adept Scientific releases a major upgrade to EndNote for Windows, the bibliographic management software used by millions of researchers, librarians and students worldwide, from the Healthcare and Science business of Thomson Reuters.

19 June 2009: Adept Scientific

 

ConvaTec unveils new online resource for ostomy healthcare providers

ConvaTec is unveiling an online, interactive community and resource, ConvaTecLINK, which is a resource dedicated to practice solutions for ostomy healthcare providers.

08 June 2009: ConvaTec

 

Positive clinical trial results fuel growth in PV devices in Europe

A report published by Millennium Research Group highlights that rapid growth in the number of endovascular procedures that treat lower extremity peripheral artery disease in Europe is being fuelled by positive clinical trial results, increased competitor focus, and the release of new drug-eluting devices for these indications.

02 June 2009: Millennium Research Group

 

Bradford Council’s Occupational Therapy service adopts lean working practices

Bradford Council’s Occupational Therapy service is adopting lean strategies through a public and private sector partnership designed to streamline working practices and improve across-the-board service delivery.

01 June 2009: Virtual College (Lean Healthcare Academy)

 

IVD market in China looks to grow to more than $1.5 billion in 2009

Diagnostic companies looking for growth in a tough economy can still find a vibrant market for their products in China, suggests a report from leading healthcare market research publisher, Kalorama Information.

26 May 2009: Kalorama Information

 

Bupa selects Vivisimo Velocity Search Platform to power website search facilities

Bupa has selected the Vivisimo Velocity Search Platform to power enhanced site search capabilities for its websites.

21 May 2009: Vivisimo

 

Hospital industry downturn looks set to impact IVD sector

A new market report from Kalorama Information says that hospital industry woes may be a concern for the $47 billion in vitro diagnostic industry.

15 May 2009: Kalorama Information

 

Cancer biotherapeutics market is predicted double within five years

The market for innovative biotherapies in cancer treatment will nearly double in the next five years and reach $60 billion in the next ten years, states a new report from life science market research publisher Kalorama Information.

13 May 2009: Kalorama Information

 

Simbionix USA partners with B-Line Medical to offer simulation solutions

Simbionix USA and B-Line Medical reaches a strategic agreement enabling the data integration of Simbionix Mentor simulation systems with B-Line Medical's SimCapture product.

06 May 2009: Simbionix USA

 

Maplecroft releases flu pandemic maps that reveal countries most at risk

Global risks specialist, Maplecroft releases three new maps and indices revealing the countries most at risk from an influenza pandemic.

05 May 2009: Maplecroft

 

Sales of In Vitro Diagnostics tests set to receive boost from Swine Flu outbreak

The outbreak of swine flu is highlighting the public health importance of improved testing techniques and providing market opportunities for manufacturers of diagnostic tests and other products related to the disease states a new report released from market research specialists, Kalorama Information.

04 May 2009: Kalorama Information

 

Biological wound dressings offer recession proof growth

A new report from market research publisher Kalorama Information says new biologic techniques might be able to speed recovery and shorten hospital stays for patients undergoing the 100,000-plus surgical procedures performed each day in the USA.

01 May 2009: Kalorama Information

 

Bakare Beds clinch New Product of the Year Award at Naidex 09

Following two days of voting by visitors and exhibitors, the Volker Vis-a-Vis Care Bed from Bakare Beds wins most innovative disability product on show this year and has been awarded the New Product of the Year Award on the second day of Naidex'09 (28-30th April, NEC, Birmingham, UK).

01 May 2009: Naidex

 

IT AND COMMUNICATIONS IN HEALTHCARE – CHALLENGES IN THE USA

FOCUS ZONE REPORT – Findings released recently from the 20th annual HIMSS leadership survey shows that commitment to Healthcare IT remains a concern with electronic medical record, computerised provider order entry, security and financial issues being the main areas of consternation.

30 April 2009: Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS)

 

Mountway unveils new range of independent living solutions for Arthritis patients

Mountway is offering a comprehensive range of products that are developed to make a real difference to the lives of people living with Arthritis.

28 April 2009: Mountway

 

Airedale NHS Trust is reaping the rewards of new 'Lean' approach

Sue Speak, Head of Lean Improvement at Airedale General Hospital, Steeton, reports that Lean principles - similar to those used widely in industry to simplify operational procedures and boost productivity - are paying major dividends and having a big impact on patient care.

27 April 2009: Virtual College (Lean Healthcare Academy)

 

Diagnostic companies need new business models for personalized medicine solutions

A new report ‘Pharmacodiagnostics and Personalized Medicine 2009’ from healthcare market research publisher Kalorama Information suggests that new business models will be required to enable personalized medicine to improve healthcare and reap large profits for diagnostic companies.

24 April 2009: Kalorama Information

 

Malaria risk is higher in Nigeria and Ghana cautions the Health Protection Agency

The Health Protection Agency releases new figures that indicate UK travellers visiting friends and family abroad, particularly in Nigeria and Ghana, continue to be the group of people most likely to acquire malaria.

23 April 2009: Health Protection Agency

 

Health Protection Agency updates C difficile figures

The Health Protection Agency’s latest reported C difficile figures show that between October to December 2008 there were 6,257 cases recorded in patients aged 65 years and over.

17 April 2009: Health Protection Agency

 

Additional funds boost breastfeeding awareness initiative in Liverpool

The Department of Health is awarding an additional £100,000 to the Liverpool PCT to implement a programme to raise breastfeeding rates across the city.

17 April 2009: Liverpool Primary Care Trust

 

World market for point of care IVD tests reaches $13 billion

A new report from market analysts, Kalorama Information, indicates that the 2008 worldwide market for POC in vitro diagnostic tests (IVD) designed for self-testing and professional use reached more than $13 billion, according to ‘World Markets for Point of Care Diagnostics 2009-13’.

17 April 2009: Kalorama Information

 

Market study pinpoints neurologists attitudes to oral agents for MS treatment

Decision Resources finds that surveyed neurologists anticipate that less than 30 percent of their use of emerging oral agents will be used for first line treatment of multiple sclerosis.

16 April 2009: Decision Resources

 
 
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