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Paragon 28 launches BEAST Cortical Fibers for bone remodelling

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Researchers regenerate cardiac muscle in mice and restore cardiac function after infarction

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After birth, the human heart loses its regenerative capacity almost completely. Damage to the heart muscle, e.g. due to a heart attack, therefore usually leads to a permanent loss of function in adults. However, scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research have now shown for the first time in mice that […]

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Photodisinfection shows promise in combatting antimicrobial resistance

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Canadian life sciences company Ondine Biomedical has presented new research showing that their Steriwave photodisinfection device reduced antibiotic-resistant bacteria by more than 99.9%. The in vitro study, presented at the IP2023 annual conference in Liverpool in October, shows that photodisinfection can play an important role in strategies for combatting antimicrobial resistance.  

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WHO signs MoU with European Geriatric Medicine Society to improve care of ageing citizens

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On 14 October 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO), through its Department of Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health and Ageing (MCA), and the European Geriatric Medicine Society (EuGMS) signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalize a close collaboration and exchange aimed at improving care for healthy ageing.

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Philips receives funding for AI-powered ultrasound to expand access to maternal health in LMICs

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Philips has received a second round of funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to accelerate global adoption of AI algorithms on the Philips Lumify handheld ultrasound. By using AI to simplify key measurements to identify abnormalities during pregnancy, training time to use the ultrasound system can be reduced from weeks to just hours, […]

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Large study shows climate change aggravates more than 58% of all known pathogenic human diseases

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Researchers warn there are too many diseases and pathways of transmission to adapt to climate change     A comprehensive assessment of scientific literature has uncovered empirical evidence that more than 58% of human diseases caused by pathogens, such as dengue, hepatitis, pneumonia, malaria, Zika and more, have been – at some point – aggravated […]

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UK company to develop world’s first graphene-based rapid in-vitro diagnostic test

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  Cambridgeshire, UK-based Paragraf, the first company in the world to deliver a scalable approach to graphene electronic device manufacturing, has announced a plan to develop a new generation of graphene-based, in-vitro diagnostic products that will give results within a few minutes. With the support of a £550,000 Biomedical Catalyst grant award from Innovate UK, […]

In major breakthrough, scientists complete first gapless sequence of a human genome, reveal hidden regions

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  The first truly complete sequence of a human genome, covering each chromosome from end to end with no gaps and unprecedented accuracy, is now accessible through the UCSC Genome Browser and is described in six papers published March 31 in Science. Since the first working draft of a human genome sequence was assembled at […]

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Interview: International Hospital speaks to PENTAX Medical about their new focus on ‘Power of Choice’

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International Hospital’s Twan Heesakkers speaks to Harald Huber, Global VP for Product and Category Management at PENTAX Medical, about the company’s new single-use bronchoscope, what they are focusing on this year and the ‘Power of Choice’. Twan Heesakkers: What new products are you bringing to the market this year? Harald Huber: This year we will […]

The International Hospital Federation issues statement in support of Ukraine

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The IHF stands with hospitals during conflict, calls on members to provide support   The situation in Ukraine is a major concern for all of us, and the escalation of violence that has been reported on many different channels is alarming. On 25 February, we released a message of solidarity with the people and the healthcare community […]

We need a people’s vaccine

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As vaccine nationalism and inequitable distribution continue to plague the global rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, epidemiologists from leading academic institutes around world have issued a stark warning that so-called ‘variants of concern’ to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, could render current vaccines ineffective in less than a year. Callan Emery reports.

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Reducing costs, improving outcomes with AI in a radiology practice

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A study published in the Journal of Digital Imaging (2019) [1] looked at whether Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based, computer-aided detection (CAD) software can be used to reduce false positives per image (FPPI) on mammograms as compared to an FDA-approved conventional CAD. The study showed a 69% decrease in FPPI which, the researchers said, could also potentially […]

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Superbugs and failing drugs

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Bacteria that develop resistance to antibiotic drugs – superbugs – pose a major global health threat to humanity. In a concerted effort to stave off this threat, several global programmes have been established and numerous new research initiatives are being carried out. Whether they are successful is yet to be seen. International Hospital reports. Antimicrobial […]

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Philips Visual Patient Avatar pioneers at-a-glance patient data and improves situational awareness in the OR

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Siemens Healthineers’ new Mammomat B.brilliant is the fastest wide-angle tomosynthesis 3D mammography system on the market

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BioEcho launches EchoLUTION Buccal Swab DNA Kit

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Lifespin launches amino acid profiler – a comprehensive amino acid panel based on Lifespin’s AI-driven metabolic profiling platform

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ulrich medical presents the new CT motion Spicy

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Philips and Masimo expand partnership to improve telehealth for patients and clinicians with Masimo W1 Watch

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JVCKENWOOD monitors get tech upgrade

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RQM+ launches clinical trial services

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Mindray defibrillators amongst the world’s first to receive EU Medical Device Regulation certification

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Visage announces support of Amazon HealthLake Imaging

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Philips launches new compact ultrasound system

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Owlstone Medical introduces Breath Biopsy VOC Atlas

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GE Healthcare introduces SIGNA Experience:

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ION Science introduces Tiger XT range of VOC detectors

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Solvay develops industry-first specialized UV-C stabilizers for protection of polyolefin surfaces in ORs and patient rooms

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Sectra Education Portal

Sectra launches next generation cloud portal to enhance clinical learning in medical education

  International medical imaging IT and cybersecurity company Sectra has launched a new generation of its cloud-based teaching platform Sectra Education Portal. It will greatly enhance students’…
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Clarius receives CE Mark for 7 new handle-held, wireless ultrasound scanners for Apple and Android devices

  Clarius Mobile Health is first to introduce a third-generation product line of high-performance wireless ultrasound scanners in the European Union and United Kingdom. Now 30% lighter and…
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ASSURE Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillator shows low false alarm rates, high patient compliance in clinical study

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CARESTREAM’s Smart Noise Cancellation receives FDA clearance

CARESTREAM’s Smart Noise Cancellation receives FDA clearance for dose reduction capability

  Carestream Health’s groundbreaking Smart Noise Cancellation (SNC) technology has received FDA 510(k) Clearance for its dose reduction capability. The artificial intelligence (AI)-based…
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Philips expands ultrasound portfolio

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Owen Mumford’s novel UniSafe 1mL safety device for pre-filled syringes approved as a combination product in Asia

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TRU-Vu launches rugged new 21.5” monitor

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Fujifilm launches new Velocity MRI system

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NeuroLogica unveils new V8 high-end ultrasound system

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Philips introduces IntelliSite, a next-gen Digital Pathology Suite

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Xyall's Tissector High Throughput automated tissue dissector system

Xyall launches Tissector High Throughput system, a world-first automated tissue dissector

  Xyall BV, a leading MedTech innovator in molecular pathology, has launched its Tissector High Throughput (HT) system for greater diagnostic precision. The Netherlands-based company says this…
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oxair

Oxygen: Tragic incidents highlight safety dilemma for hospitals

Recent tragic events in India and Iraq have focused minds on the safety measures in place at hospitals for the storage of oxygen supplies. Now gas processing systems specialist Oxair is urging medical…
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Vacuette Evoprotect

Greiner Bio-One introduces VACUETTE EVOPROTECT to prevent needlestick injuries during blood collection

  Needlestick injuries are one of the most frequent accidents in hospitals and they can be particularly dangerous for healthworkers if there are contaminants involved, such as HBV, HCV or HIV. Greiner…
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Pilatus PC-24 with EpiShuttle

Pilatus now offers medevac PC-24 aircraft with the EpiShuttle

  Swiss aircraft manufacturer Pilatus, with its development partner Aerolite AG, now offers integration of the EpiShuttle in their medevac PC-24 aircraft. The global COVID-19 pandemic situation…
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Philips HealthSuite

Philips introduces new HealthSuite solutions to support digital transformation

  Philips showcased the Philips Patient Flow Capacity Suite and Philips Acute Care Telehealth at HIMSS21 in Las Vegas this week. These two new HealthSuite solutions allow health systems to…
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Endologix CheVAS

Endologix receives FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for ChEVAS system for sealing endovascular aneurysm

Endologix, a California-based, global medical device company focussed on the treatment of vascular disease, says the company’s ChEVAS (Chimney EndoVascular Aneurysm Sealing) System has been granted…
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Lumen-i

Smartbox launches Lumin-i, a new eye tracking solution to assist people with disabilities to communicate

Lumin-i, a unique and advanced eye tracking product has been developed to assist people with disabilities to communicate without barriers. Lumin-i was launched globally on July 19, 2021. The device…
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Lumenis

Lumenis surgical lasers used in all hospitals on U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals Honor Roll

Lumenis, a medical device company renowned for developing and commercializing innovative energy-based technologies, including laser, intense pulsed light (IPL) and radio frequency (RF), for surgical,…
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dexcom

FDA clears Dexcom real-time diabetes monitoring APIs for third-party Apps and devices

DexCom, a global leader in real-time continuous glucose monitoring for people with diabetes, has received US FDA clearance of the Dexcom Partner Web APIs, enabling invited third-party developers to…
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Cognoa’s autism spectrum disorder diagnosis aid approved by US FDA

The U.S. FDA  has authorized marketing of a device to help diagnose autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The Cognoa ASD Diagnosis Aid is a machine learning-based software intended to help healthcare providers…
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Carestream SNC

Carestream advances X-ray image quality with Smart Noise Cancellation

Carestream Health has released Smart Noise Cancellation (SNC), a groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI)-based technology that significantly improves image quality – producing images that are…
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OR Technology unveils motorised X-ray system for efficient, smooth workflow

  German company OR Technology has released their versatile Amadeo R motorised X-ray system, expanding their product range for the inpatient sector. The X-ray system, consisting of a bucky…
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medK needle-free extension-line

medK launches needle-free extension lines for vascular access

medK, a German company specialising in interventional products, has launched a needle-free solution for vascular access. The needle-free connection offers secure and fast access to fluid lines eliminating…
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Greiner Bio-One introduces MiniCollect PIXIE for gentle capillary blood collection from infants

    MiniCollect® PIXIE is a safety lancet for the heel designed to enhance safety during capillary blood collection from the heel of the youngest patients. With a shallow penetration…
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Carestream offers new floor-mount option for DRX-Compass X-ray system

Carestream offers new floor-mount option for DRX-Compass X-ray system

  Carestream Health is providing healthcare facilities with a new floor-mount option for the DRX-Compass X-ray System. This option delivers an innovative, flexible and efficient medical imaging…
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Yosi Health - virtual waiting room

Yosi Health’s patient intake solution selected by Henry Schein Medical Systems to create virtual waiting room

  Yosi Health, a provider of digital patient scheduling, registration, payment, and communication cloud-based software solutions, has been selected by Henry Schein Medical Systems. Henry…
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Double Black Imaging unveils Gemini 12MP display

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PSA Systems safeguard oxygen supplies during crisis

  The coronavirus pandemic has revealed flaws in the global supply chain for oxygen that can put virus patients’ lives at risk. David Cheeseman, Chief Engineer of Oxair Gas Systems, a leading…
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Carestream-Ziehm Imaging Vision RFD C-Arm

Ziehm Imaging Americas partners with Carestream to distribute Ziehm Vision RFD

In partnership with Ziehm Imaging, Carestream Health has added a mobile C-arm into its product portfolio. Known as the Ziehm Vision RFD C-arm, this surgical imaging system will further enhance Carestream’s…
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iCare HOME2

New iCare HOME2 self-tonometer enables easy, accurate eye pressure measurement by glaucoma patients

Icare Finland, a specilist in providing fast, easy-to-use, and reliable tools for ophthalmic diagnostics, is launching their next generation self-tonometer, the iCare HOME2. iCare HOME2 provides…
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Horiba receives CE Mark for Microsemi CRP LC-767G

HORIBA Medical receives CE Mark for new generation Microsemi CRP haematology analyser

HORIBA Medical, specialists in automated in vitro diagnostic systems for haematology, haemostasis and clinical chemistry analysis, has obtained the CE Mark certification for its new generation of the Microsemi…
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Canon Medical unveils mobile digital X-ray system

Canon Medical Systems USA recently launched SOLTUS 500 Mobile Digital X-ray, giving facilities access to a portable X-ray system that is equipped with enhancements that can streamline bedside exams to…
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Sony launches new 4K HDR medical monitorsystem

Sony has introduced the LMD-X3200MD 32-inch medical grade LCD monitor with 4K HDR colour imaging. Its sleek design is optimized for hospital operating rooms, surgical centres and clinics. It is designed…
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GE Healthcare introduces Serena Bright in the U.S.

GE Healthcare says its Serena Bright is now available in the United States following U.S. FDA 510(k) clearance. Serena Bright is the industry’s first contrast-enhanced guided biopsy solution allowing…
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Masimo receives FDA clearance of Rad-G Pulse Oximeter

Masimo has received FDA clearance of the Rad-G Pulse Oximeter, a rugged handheld device that provides clinically proven SET pulse oximetry, respiration rate from the pleth (RRp), and other vital parameters…
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Siemens Healthineers introduces Biograph Vision Quadra Extended Axial FoV PET/CT scanner

Siemens Healthineers has introduced the Biograph Vision Quadra, a CE-marked positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) scanner that is designed for clinical use as well as translational…
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Hologic announces CE Mark for Faxitron Path+ specimen radiography system

Hologic has received CE Mark for the Faxitron Path+ specimen radiography system, the latest addition to the Company’s growing portfolio of digital specimen radiography solutions. The Faxitron Path+ system…
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Anomet offers custom composite medical clad wire

US-based Anomet is offering a custom composite medical clad wire that can combine up to three different materials for use with CRM, neurostimulation, vascular, and related devices. By using different materials…
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Fujifilm introduces Mouthpiece “B1” to prevent viral infection during peroral endoscopic procedures

Fujifilm has launched the Mouthpiece “B1” developed to catch and reduce the droplets emitted by the patient during endoscopic examination of the upper gastrointestinal tract. The device helps to minimize…
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Stryker launches industry’s first completely wireless hospital bed

Stryker has launched globally the industry’s first completely wireless hospital bed, ProCuity. This intelligent bed was designed to help reduce in-hospital patient falls at all acuity levels, improve…
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LMT Medical Systems introduces advanced MR Diagnostics Incubator

LMT Medical Systems is where MRI meets Neonatology; the MR Diagnostics Incubator System nomag® IC ADVANCED allows newborns and premature babies to be transported directly from the NICU into the MR suite…
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JUNE Medical launches solution for hazardous surgical plume

JUNE Medical has launched the eVeck Colposcopy Plume Evacuation Kit for the safe and efficient removal of surgical plume. Surgical plume is an unavoidable result of interventional procedures where diathermy,…
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A safer alternative to piped vacuum systems

Medela Healthcare mobile suction devices – a safer alternative to wall vacuum – can help expand critical care capacity and support UK hospitals in the fight against COVID-19. Used worldwide, the company’s…
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Biotronik’s a new injectable cardiac monitor reduces false positive readings

Biotronik has introduced a new injectable cardiac monitor (ICM). The BIOMONITOR IIIm is equipped with a unique algorithm that significantly reduces false positive atrial fibrillation (AF) detections due…
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New biorubber glue can bond blood vessels, close wounds

Materials scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore have invented a new type of surgical glue that can bond blood vessels and close wounds, even when their surfaces are wet. Named CaproGlu,…
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Philips introduces OmniWire, the world’s first solid core pressure guide wire for coronary artery interventional procedures

Philips has introduced OmniWire, the world’s first solid core pressure wire for coronary artery interventional procedures. Its breakthrough solid core construction enables physicians to more easily manoeuvre…
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Scientists develop new heart valve with improved biocompatibility and durability

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Biotech scientists have developed a new polymeric heart valve, called the PoliValve, with a life span potentially longer than current artificial valves. The PoliValve will also prevent the need for the…
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VeinViewer makes veins visible

The VeinViewer® from Greiner Bio-One helps doctors and healthcare workers with venous access for venipunture by providing a visualization of the veins beneath the skin. The VeinViewer uses harmless near-infrared…
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Telemis releases new version of its medical platform

Telemis, the medical imaging, archiving and transmission specialist, has released a new version of the company’s widely-deployed Telemis-Medical platform. The company says that through the tech advances…
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Fujifilm Sonosite introduces Sonosite PX ultrasound system

Fujifilm Sonosite has recently introduced the new Sonosite PX ultrasound system – a next generation point-of-care ultrasound with the most advanced image clarity ever seen in a Sonosite system, a suite…
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Siemens Healthineers introduces new fluoroscopy system

Siemens Healthineers showed their new fluoroscopy system, the Luminos Lotus Max, at the annual French JFR 2020 in early October. The system offers advanced technology in radiography and fluoroscopy. The…
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HelpMeSee launches ground-breaking Eye Surgery Simulator

HelpMeSee, a not-for-profit global campaign to end cataract blindness, has introduced an Eye Surgery Simulator, representing a landmark achievement in medical simulation training. Equipped with sensory…
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Patient monitor

A multi-parameter bedside monitor, the FX 3000 enables monitoring and supervision of patient's vital signs in ICUs, operating rooms and at pre- and post-operative wards as well as in neonatal units. The…
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CT scanner

The new computed tomography (CT) scanner, the Somatom Perspective, is particularly efficient in operation. This scanner is the first to offer eMode functionality. It determines the best correlation between…
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Diagnostic ultrasound system

A state-of-the-art ultrasound system, the DC-8 performs well for a wide range of physical examinations, from deep abdominal sites to small superficial areas or from minute vessels to large muscular structures,…
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Ventilation masks

The V2 ventilation mask is available in both disposable and reusable formats. The seal of the mask has been completely redesigned to maximise the mask's ability to seal to many different types of faces,…
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Phthalate free medical gas hose

Recent directives have significantly limited the use of materials containing phthalates in items such as food tubing, infant feed bottles and teats as phthalates are perceived as a potential carcinogen.…
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Body-worn patient monitor

Incorporating a miniaturised body-worn sensor designed on a Supplier: Hidalgo Limited Website: Mail the supplier
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Mammography system

An exciting innovation to facilitate the diagnosis of breast diseases, SenoBright provides two images in the same orientation for each of the standard CC and MLO views. The first image exposure uses standard…
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Mounting solution

The next-generation VHM-25 support arm is a small-profile version of the best-selling VHM series of variable height mounting solutions from GCX. With its space-saving, easy-to-clean design, combined with…
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Clinical information systems

With a combination of the Infinity Acute Care System (IACS) and the Integrated Care Manager (ICM) clinical information system, clinical staff can record patients'vital signs without interruption, before,…
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Portable ultrasound system

A portable ultrasound system equipped with the latest real-time technologies such as TEI, XView and M-Vie, MyLabFive provides clear and detailed images even in difficult patient cases, as well as calculations…
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DRX detector

The second generation of Carestream's wireless, cassette-size DRX detector is now available. This lighter detector displays a preview image in less than four seconds to streamline radiology workflow. An…
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Robotic laparoscopic instrument

Minimally invasive surgery offers many benefits for the patient but also creates new challenges for surgeons, who no longer have direct visual access to the organs, and the use of long instruments through…
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Endotracheal cuff pressure control system

The leakage of oral secretions past the endotracheal tube (ETT) has been a causative risk factor in the development of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) and tracheal injuries for many years. Existing…
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Digital mammography solution

By intelligently recognising cassette types, Konica Minolta's Xpress CR system now delivers digital imaging solutions for both general radiography and mammography applications with one easy-to-use, cost-effective…
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Cart-based ultrasound system

A cost-effective cart-based colour Doppler diagnostic ultrasound system, the new U2 offers an ergonomic design and user-friendly workflow, providing truly rewarding operation. The advanced digital technological…
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Fully digital radiography/fluoroscopy system

With portable dynamic flat panel detector (FPD), the new fully digital FLEXAVISION F3 is suitable for fluoroscopic as well as radiographic applications. The FPD has a large field of view measuring 35 x…
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Portable therapeutic hypothermia solution

Therapeutic hypothermia is gaining increasing acceptance following cardiac arrest in both the pre-hospital and hospital environments. Landmark clinical studies demonstrating that mild hypothermia lowers…
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Ergonomic ultrasound system

A groundbreaking ultrasound system, Accuvix A30 supports more accurate, easier and effortless diagnosis. The world-first 21.5-inch full HD LED monitor with touch controls offers state of the art imaging.…
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Notebook-based ultrasound scanners

A new generation of ultrasound imaging systems, notebook-based scanners, are available. The range includes Echo Blaster black-and-white scanners, and LogicScan and ClarUs colour doppler scanners. The flexibility…
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Bedside glucose monitor for the ICU

An automated, plasma-based bedside glucose monitoring system, the OptiScanner assists healthcare providers to manage the glucose level of critically ill patients within an optimum target range. The system…
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Vital signs documentation system

Electronically capturing and transmiting patient data to the EMR, the Connex Electronic Vitals Documentation (EVD) System provides clinicians in non-critical care settings with immediate access to accurate…
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Oral care range to minimise VAP

The performance of a basic patient oral hygiene routine can significantly reduce Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP). OroCare Select is a flexible solution designed with a small atraumatic brush head…
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Air disinfection unit

A revolutionary air disinfection unit, the AD 2.0 has been specifically designed and proven to c ont i nuous l y eliminate airborne Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI), including MRSA, C.difficile…
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