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1961

Many rectal STIs in women missed by genital testing only

Testing women for the presence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) only at the urogenital site will miss approximately 20% of STIs in women who report having receptive anal intercourse, a STD surveillance network study indicates.“As an obstetrician-gynecologist, I thought it would be interesting to analyse data from women who report having receptive anal intercourse and […]

1962

Brachytherapy for cervical cancer a net loss for hospitals, study finds

The evidence is clear: Cervical cancer is best treated with brachytherapy, a form of radiation therapy. Yet the use of this potentially lifesaving treatment has been declining, and a new study from the University of Virginia School of Medicine may explain why.UVA researchers have determined that offering brachytherapy for locally advanced cervical cancer ends up […]

1963

Novel technique may significantly reduce breast biopsies

An innovative technique that uses mammography to determine the biological tissue composition of a tumour could help reduce unnecessary breast biopsies, according to a new study.Mammography has been effective at reducing deaths from breast cancer by detecting cancers in their earliest, most treatable stages. However, many women are called back for additional diagnostic imaging and, […]

1964

MUSC and Siemens Healthineers form strategic partnership to reshape healthcare delivery

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Siemens Healthineers have formed a first-of-its-kind strategic partnership with the mutual goal of advancing the quality of healthcare in South Carolina. The partnership will capitalize on the coupling of MUSC’s clinical care, research and education expertise with Siemens Healthineers’ engineering innovations and workflow-improvement capabilities.  “We are leveraging […]

1965

New Antimicrobial Resistance Accelerator Programme launched by the Innovative Medicines Initiative (IMI)

A new Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Accelerator Programme as part of new Calls for proposals was launched in July by the Innovative Medicines Initiative (IMI). Of the other topics launched in the Calls, many address brain disorders (e.g. Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, major depression) and immune-mediated diseases (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis and lupus as well […]

1966

Hologic Announces European CE Mark for LOCalizer Wireless Breast Lesion Localization System

Latest addition to growing portfolio of breast and skeletal health innovations to be featured at ECR 2019 Hologic, Inc. (Nasdaq: HOLX) today announced the granting of a CE Mark to the LOCalizer™ wireless radio frequency identification (RFID) breast lesion localization system. This system is designed for precise and easy marking and targeting of lesions for […]

1967

Health leaders from around the world gather in Brisbane for the 42nd World Hospital Congress

The 42nd IHF World Hospital Congress returns to Australia October 10th after more than 20 years with health leaders from more than 40 countries joining together at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre for three days of discussions, hosted by the Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association (AHHA), with support from Queensland Health’s Clinical Excellence Division. […]

1968

Increased safety in diagnosing cardiac infarction with more sensitive analytical method

Five percent more cardiac infarctions detected and 11 percent fewer patients suffering a relapse. That is the result of a study of more than 80,000 patients in which two cardiac damage markers (conventional troponin and the newer, high-sensitive troponin T) were compared with each other. “This can serve to motivate hospitals that have not yet […]

1969

IHF Awards nominations close on 17 May

Nominations for the International Hospital Federation Awards are due on 17 May 2019. All hospitals and health service providers that want their outstanding projects and programs recognized internationally are encouraged to submit their entries now for a chance to bag one of the four awards. IHF/Dr Kwang Tae Kim Grand Award Open to IHF Full and […]

1970

Human images from world’s 1st total-body scanner unveiled

EXPLORER, the world’s first medical imaging scanner that can capture a 3D picture of the whole human body at once, has produced its first scans. The brainchild of UC Davis scientists Simon Cherry and Ramsey Badawi, EXPLORER is a combined positron emission tomography (PET) and X-ray computed tomography (CT) scanner that can image the entire […]