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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
02 - 04 December 2013, Manchester, United Kingdom.
The 4th Healthcare IT Exchange will once again bring together CIOs, IM&T Directors, CCIOs, government representatives and leading solution providers to discuss how public and private organisations can drive greater efficiencies and improve quality of care in times of restrained budgets and change for the healthcare sector.
The more accurately we can diagnose a disease, the greater the chance that the patient will survive. That is why many researchers are working to improve the quality of the diagnostic process. Researchers at the Nano-Science Center, University of Copenhagen have discovered a method that will make the process faster, cheaper and more accurate. This is possible, because they are combining advanced tools used in physics for research in biology at nanoscale, two scientific disciplines usually very distant from each other.
Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG AEX: PHIA) and Accenture (NYSE: CAN) announced the creation of a proof-of-concept demonstration that uses a Google Glass™ head-mounted display for researching ways to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of performing surgical procedures. The demonstration connects Google Glass to Philips IntelliVue Solutions and proves the concept of seamless transfer of patient vital signs into Google Glass, potentially providing clinicians with hands-free access to critical clinical information.