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Dual-Source Technology Gains Acceptance in Computed Tomography

Being venturesome in business can pay off. And the Somatom Definition, the world's first CT scanner with two X-ray tubes, has the sales figures to prove it. Since its market launch at the end of 2005, this system has already been installed over 500 times in leading clinics throughout the world. This proves that dual-source technology is in demand not only in research, but in routine diagnostics as well.

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IBM Opens First European Analytics Center in Berlin, Germany

At the SmarterCities forum, IBM (NYSE: IBM) announced the opening of its first European Analytics Solution Center in Berlin, initially designed to serve public sector clients, universities and healthcare organizations. The new center is the first step, in a recently announced global network that addresses the emerging market for advanced analytics capabilities, which will help clients build smarter business systems and drive improved decision-making.

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White Paper - Electronic Time Stamps

The present White Paper describes the legal framework conditions and technical requirements for the creation of electronic time stamps and also examines the differences between qualified and non-qualified time stamps, for differentiation purposes termed "other time stamps" below.

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The European Ambient Assisted Living Forum 2009

29 September - 1 October 2009, Vienna, Austria.
Ambient Assisted Living (AAL) aims at extending the time older people can live in their preferred home environment by increasing their autonomy and assisting them in carrying out activities of daily living.

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iSOFT signs fifth LORENZO site in Germany in $1.9 million deal

Australia's largest listed health information technology company has announced that Klinikum Saarbrücken will become the fifth early adopter site in Germany for its LORENZO next-generation solution, as part of a €1.08 million (A$1.9 million) deal for a hospital information system.

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Lead Market Initiative - eHealth

The Lead Market Initiative (LMI) for Europe was launched by the European Commission following the EU's 2006 Broad based innovation strategy. The Lead Market Initiative for Europe will foster the emergence of lead markets of high economic and societal value.

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Spain's Regional Extremadura Government Launches Electronic Prescription System with IBM

The Extremadura Regional Government of Spain and IBM (NYSE: IBM) have launched an electronic prescription system in 680 pharmacies in Extremadura, where health centres and pharmacies are now computerised and able to prescribe and dispense prescription medications electronically.

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3-D Digitizer to Provide Teeth Contours

At present, dental technicians can only make dentures using a bite impression. The silicone template for this plaster model is made by the dentist, in a procedure which is unpleasant for the patient. In future a 3-D digitizer will provide the teeth contours - without plaster model.

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pHealth 2009 - The 6th international Workshop on Wearable Micro and Nanosystems

24-26 June 2009, Oslo, Norway.
This year's workshop will focus how to face the health care needs in the near future. A primary focus will be user centred development and successful implementations. Workshop participants would demonstrate successful technology implementation at hospitals and in the health care sector, and present and discuss new possibilities and solutions of tomorrow.

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EpiHelp to Host the First eHealth Summit

June 26 2009, Murnau, Germany.
EpiHelp will host the first eHealth summit in Murnau, Germany to discuss the latest Healthcare IT challenges, trends and opportunities. This event will bring together national and international Healthcare ICT key players, eHealth professionals and experts to discuss the proposed topics:

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