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. 
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. 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. 
EMIS - the UK leader in clinical IT systems for joined-up care - has announced a major landmark in the rollout of EMIS Web. Over 3,000 GP practices have now moved to the company's transformational healthcare system. The full scale of EMIS Web's impact was revealed at the EMIS National User Group conference in Nottingham yesterday (3 October 2013) with the news that over 4 million consultations are now recorded on EMIS Web every week. Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) has invested in a countywide telecare service from Tunstall Healthcare, to support existing and future users of homecare services within the region. Developed in partnership with international service company Serco, the pioneering new service is expected to benefit up to 4000 people in its first year. As a technology company that cares about people, Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is pleased to continue its support of Breast Cancer Awareness on a global scale. As part of its commitment, Philips aims to offer 10,000 women free mammography testing and highlight the importance of early detection by illuminating an estimated 100 landmarks around the world pink throughout the month of October.