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Scientists Propose Creating Unique Identification Codes for Biobanks

All biobanks (collections of human biological samples) should be given a unique identification code, EU-funded scientists suggest. Writing in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), they argue that such a scheme would optimise the use of these resources and open up new avenues for genetics studies.

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Find a project - Feature for FP7 Projects Now Online

CORDIS, the Community research and Development Information Service, has added a new project search function to its Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) website. By selecting 'Find a project' in the website's navigation bar, users will have access to a search form, enabling them to conduct free text searches. Users can also search by thematic priorities or by a specific activity within each priority.

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ICT BIO 2008 - Computer Modelling and Simulation for Improving Human Health

Medical research at crossroads: combining the power of Information and Communication Technologies with Biomedical Sciences
The ICT BIO 2008 Conference, October 23-24, 2008, will provide an insight into existing and future prospects on integrative research for complex human diseases at European and international levels.

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TietoEnator's Home Care Planning System Nominated in Prestigious World Wide Competition

TietoEnator's home care planning system Laps Care nominated in the international Franz Edelman Award 2008 competition as a top finalist. The competition brings together dozens top examples of innovations improving the efficiency of organizations and the quality of human life, from all over the world.

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System C is Appointed to New Framework Contract from NHS Connecting for Health

System C Healthcare PLC ("System C") (AIM:SYS), the provider of specialist IT products and services to the healthcare sector, announced that it has secured its appointment to a framework agreement to provide a range of IT products and services to the NHS.

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Alliance between Philips, Maastricht UMC+ and University Clinic Aachen

The Maastricht University Medical Centre (UMC+), University Medical Center Aachen (UKA) and Royal Philips Electronics N.V. announced that they are to set up a strategic partnership, the aim of which is to pool their knowledge, expertise and experience in the field of healthcare.

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Orion Health Presents Technologies to French Healthcare Market

Orion Health, a leading provider of integration technology for the healthcare sector, today announced that it is exhibiting its solutions during Hôpital Expo-Intermedica, from 27th to 30th May 2008 at Paris Expo - Porte de Versailles.

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BioMOBIUS™ Research Platform Allows Sophisticated Technology Solutions for Biomedical Research

TRIL (Technology Research for Independent Living) Centre launched the BioMOBIUS™ Research Platform, an open shareable technology platform, which allows researcher to rapidly develop sophisticated technology solutions for biomedical research. This platform helps researchers to reduce the time spent on developing foundational technologies, allowing them to focus on their actual research.

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iSOFT Connects St Jansdal Hospital to the National Switchpoint

St Jansdal hospital in Harderwijk, the Netherlands, is now connected to the National Switchpoint (LSP) thanks to iSOFT becoming the country's first hospital able to retrieve patient medication information via the Electronic Medication Record. Three pharmacies in the region have also been connected.

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Electronic Procurement in the EU Opens Doors to Cross-Border Business

The European Commission is moving a step closer to making it easier for companies, in particular Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs), to bid for public sector contracts anywhere in the EU; a crucial step towards achieving the Single European Market. The Commission will co-finance a pilot project, driven by eight European countries that will create the conditions to link existing national electronic public procurement (e-procurement) systems.

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