Siemens Healthcare has announced the signing of an agreement with Hospital Clinic in Barcelona, Spain, to integrate the use of laboratory diagnostics, imaging and information technology systems with the intent to improve management of patient care from early detection and diagnosis of diseases or conditions to patient treatment. 
The London Borough of Newham and Milton Keynes Council have received prestigious European awards for their pioneering use of telehealthcare solutions to improve the quality of life for older people and those with long-term conditions. 
Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE:PHG, AEX:PHI) today announced it has acquired the aerosol therapy business of Medel SpA in Italy. In a related transaction, Philips also acquired a manufacturing facility in Guandong, China for nebulizer compressor systems and operations in Hong Kong. 
Picis, the leading provider of information systems for emergency departments, operating rooms and intensive care units, announced that top-ranked Frimley Park Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Surrey, England has selected the Picis CareSuite® integrated software for its surgical, anesthesia and critical care areas. 
Agfa HealthCare, a leading provider of IT-enabled clinical and diagnostic imaging solutions, has signed a contract for the delivery and installation of its IMPAX® Cardiovascular solution at the Antwerp University Hospital. The contract will provide enterprise-wide access to cardiology patient records to meet the high volume diagnostic needs of the department and includes an eight year service, maintenance and licensing agreement.