Abbott Introduces NeuroSphere™ Virtual Clinic, First-of-its-Kind Remote Neuromodulation Patient-Care Technology in the U.S.
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Abbott (NYSE: ABT) announced the U.S. launch of NeuroSphere™ Virtual Clinic, a first-of-its-kind technology that allows patients to communicate with physicians, ensure proper settings and functionality, and receive new treatment settings remotely as needed. Approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the NeuroSphere Virtual Clinic has the potential to
Europe's Digital Decade: Commission Sets the Course Towards a Digitally Empowered Europe by 2030
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Today the Commission presents a vision, targets and avenues for a successful digital transformation of Europe by 2030. This is also critical to achieve the transition towards a climate neutral, circular and resilient economy. The EU's ambition is to be digitally sovereign in an open and interconnected world, and to pursue digital policies that empower people and businesses to seize a human centred, sustainable and more prosperous digital future.
Vaccine Development Software Shows Promise in Influenza Effort, could Help Defeat Coronavirus
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Automatic Adverse Drug Reaction Extraction from Electronic Health Records
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Siemens Healthineers Introduces New Solutions for Breast Image Reading and Mammography Workflow Optimization
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Siemens Healthineers has introduced a new software solution that speeds up the entire reading workflow for breast imaging: Mammovista B.smart. Also new is the Teamplay Mammo Dashboard, a tool for dashboard-based visualization of key performance indicators (KPIs) in the breast imaging process that serves to optimize workflows.
DMEA 2021 goes Digital
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7 - 11 June 2021, Berlin, Germany.This year, Messe Berlin and the German Association of Health IT Vendors (bvitg) are holding DMEA - Connecting Digital Health as an entirely virtual event. This is due to the continuing uncertainty of the situation regarding the coronavirus pandemic.
Philips and Disney Join Forces to Improve the Healthcare Experience of Children
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Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, and The Walt Disney Company EMEA today announced they are teaming up to test the effects of custom-made animation, including specially-made Disney stories, within Philips Ambient Experience, a solution that integrates architecture, design and enabling technologies, such as dynamic lighting, video projections and sound, to allow patients and staff to personalize their environment to create a relaxing atmosphere.
FDA Authorizes First Robotically-Assisted Surgical Device for Performing Transvaginal Hysterectomy
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized marketing of the Hominis Surgical System, a new robotically-assisted surgical device (RASD) that can help facilitate transvaginal hysterectomy in certain patients. The Hominis Surgical System is intended for benign hysterectomy (removal of the uterus for non-cancerous conditions) with salpingo-oophorectomy (removal of one or both fallopian tubes and ovaries).
Joined Up Care Derbyshire Starts Shared Care Record Journey with Orion Health
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Health and social care organisations in Derbyshire are working with Orion Health to meet the government's target to have a shared care record in place by September - known in the contract jargon as the 'minimum viable solution'.
Joined Up Care Derbyshire, an integrated care system covering Derby, Chesterfield, and surrounding areas, has signed a ten-year contract with Orion for its shared care record technology and Discover analytics platform, following a rapid procurement using the London Procurement Partnership framework.
New Tool Reveals Security and Privacy Issues with Contact Tracing Apps
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COVIDGuardian, the first automated security and privacy assessment tool, tests contact tracing apps for potential threats such as malware, embedded trackers and private information leakage.