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Europe Should Aim to be the World's Leading 'Trusted Cloud Region'

Widespread adoption of cloud computing is essential for improving productivity levels in the European economy; but the spread of cloud could slow in light of recent revelations about PRISM and other surveillance programmes. These surveillance revelations have also led to calls for national or regional cloud computing initiatives. This challenge must be addressed and also turned into a Europe-wide opportunity: for companies operating in Europe to offer the trusted cloud services that more and more users are demanding globally.

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Royal Cornwall Transforms Night Handover Process with Hospitals at Night System

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is now able to manage clinical teams and medical tasks more efficiently and effectively throughout the night, leading to improved patient safety, following the deployment of a Hospital at Night system.

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Tunstall Highlights Telehealthcare Successes at the National Children & Adult Services Conference 2013

Tunstall Healthcare, the leading provider of telehealth and telecare solutions, will be highlighting results from some of its key telehealthcare programmes at this year's National Children and Adult Services Conference (NCASC) in Harrogate.

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Research on Alternative Testing Methods Contributes to Improving the Overall Welfare of Animals

One of the central demands of the animal activists is to abolish animal testing and to use alternative testing methods instead. In this context, the European Union has taken a huge step forward at the beginning of this year: On March 11 a full ban on the marketing of cosmetics and hygiene products tested on animals entered into force in the EU.

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Novel Algorithm Detects Early Signals of Alzheimer's Disease

The projected substantial increase in Alzheimer's disease due to the higher life expectancy in modern societies is one of the great future challenges of health care systems worldwide. Alzheimer's disease leads to significant changes in the temporal structure of activities that impair everyday activities. Abnormal motion behavior and degeneration of the sleep-waking cycle are among the most severe behavioral symptoms.

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Learn How Telemedicine is Transforming Healthcare

29 - 30 October 2013, Edinburgh, UK.
As the date for the Conference draws closer, not only Europe's but the world's leaders in telemedicine have confirmed their presence. It's not surprising, as this year's Conference presents one of the best telehealth learning programmes ever. With three tracks and multiple panel discussions, the European Telemedicine Conference offers thought- provoking professional education and inspiration.

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Expertise is Everything: Call for Papers Announced for conhIT Congress 2014

6 - 8 May 2014, Berlin, Germany.
Following the success of the conhIT Congress in 2013, under the supervision of its new president Prof Dr Paul Schmücker the 2014 Congress will feature 18 sessions instead of 12. From 7 to 31 October Healthcare IT professionals can apply to hold papers at six sessions. Details of the call for papers are now available online.

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Are You a Part of the Telemedicine Revolution?

29 - 30 October 2013, Edinburgh, UK.
Support for the first European Telemedicine Conference is gaining momentum with delegate sales exceeding expectations already. The Conference is the one place to meet health and social care managers and practitioners, independent sector care providers, IT professionals, government & regional decision makers, academics, researchers, innovators and vendors who are passionate about telemedicine. That's why IBM has chosen to sponsor the inaugural European Telemedicine Conference at the highest level.

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Philips Installs First Allura Centron Interventional X-ray System in Europe

Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) announces the first European installation of its new Allura Centron interventional X-ray (iXR) system - at the Clinique Pasteur in Toulouse, France. The Allura Centron system is designed for cardiac and electrophysiology procedures but can also be used effectively in neurological and vascular procedures. As part of the well-known Allura family of systems, it builds on proven technology to offer excellent image quality, ease of use and a familiar workflow.

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Global CIOs Converge on Amsterdam

31 October - 1 November 2013, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
HIMSS Europe has announced a world-class conference agenda at HIMSS Amsterdam 2013 on 31 October and 1 November. Join us and learn about the most up-to-date developments and gain insights into the critical issues facing HIT leaders today. Hear from global CIOs as they confront today's major challenges in health IT.

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