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NHS National Services Scotland Selects Lumension to Protect Vital Information

Lumension®, the global leader in operational endpoint security, has been selected by NHS National Services Scotland to enforce security policies governing the storage of data on portable storage devices such as laptops, USB sticks and CDs or DVDs. NHS National Services Scotland procures IT software on behalf of the 22 Scottish Health Boards.

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The Virtual Human Healthcare Model

A revolution in healthcare treatment and diagnosis may be imminent with a pan-European personalised healthcare project, the Virtual Physiological Human (VPH), a Network of Excellence (NoE). Funded with EUR 72 million under the Information and communication technologies Theme of the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7), the VPH aims to create an entire framework to deliver personalised patient computer models for the predictive healthcare of the future.

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gematik Certifies ICW Healthcare Connector

gematik, the Society for Telematic Applications of the Health Card mbH, has approved the ICW Healthcare Connector based on SINA for online use in the official health card test regions. This allows health insurance policy holders' data sets (name, insurance number, coverage and payment status, etc.) to be updated online on the electronic health card (eHC).

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Shina Systems Presents a Novel Aortic Valve Assistance Software Application

Shina Systems Ltd., a leading provider of clinically effective software solutions for the cardiovascular market, has announced the successful completion of an alpha test of its novel aortic valve assistance software application. Shina Systems' software application helps the interventional cardiologist achieve successful outcomes when used during complex percutaneous aortic valve replacement (PAVR) procedures.

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New website Launches €1.2 Million Project to Improve European Cancer Communications

An initiative to boost cancer prevention, treatment and care throughout Europe by improving communications within the cancer community kicks off yesterday (Monday 20 July) with the launch of a new website. The project will involve all those with an interest in cancer, from researchers and doctors to patients.

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iSOFT Agrees on €3.33 Million Primary Care Deal in Spain

iSOFT Group Limited (ASX: ISF) - Australia's largest listed health information technology company today announced that it renewed a contract, worth €3.33 million (A$5.9 million), to support and maintain its regional primary care solution with the Castilla la Mancha Healthcare Service (SESCAM) in Spain for a further four years.

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Intel® Health Guide Adds New Connectivity Options for Customers

Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) today announced additional connectivity options for customers for the Intel® Health Guide*, reflecting increased momentum for Intel's next-generation remote patient monitoring solution. In order to give payers and providers more flexibility in deploying the Intel Health Guide, the system is now available to connect patients and their healthcare teams via multiple connectivity options, including cable/DSL broadband, mobile wireless and residential phone services, also known as plain old telephone service (POTS)#.

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E-Health Insider Live 2009 Conference and Exhibition

9-10 November 2009, The ICC, Birmingham.
E-Health Insider, the UK's leading news and information site focused on healthcare IT, has announced E-Health Insider Live 2009 Conference and Exhibition. This new event will provide a lively, independent forum for learning and debate on e-health issues.

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ONIX - New Online Portal for Cancer Researchers

The National Cancer Research Institute's free online cancer research portal, ONIX, has launched to the public today. ONIX (ONcology Information eXchange) enables scientists and clinicians to search through and access international research data held online - to improve the flow of cancer research information between individuals, institutions and organisations.

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DNA Electronics at the Forefront for Launch of UK Government "Life Sciences Blueprint"

DNA Electronics Ltd, a developer of disposable, real-time gene testing at the point-of-care, has been showcased as an exemplary healthcare technology innovator at the launch of the Government’s Life Sciences Blueprint - a range of initiatives aimed at ensuring the UK remains a world-leading location to build and grow life science and biotechnology companies.

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