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Robotic Therapy May Provide Lasting Gains for Immobilized Stroke Survivors

Severely impaired stroke survivors could walk better when a robotic assist system was added to conventional rehabilitation, according to a study in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association.

From Heterogeneous Patient Measurements Towards Earlier Diagnosis in Alzheimer's Disease

European PredictAD project, lead by Principal Scientist Jyrki Lötjönen from VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, has developed a decision support tool for objective diagnostics of Alzheimer's disease.

Nomination Process Opens for the HIMSS Europe Award for eHealth Leadership 2012

HIMSS Europe Opens Nomination Process for the 2012 HIMSS Europe Award for eHealth Leadership HIMSS Europe has launched the nomination process for the HIMSS Europe Award for eHealth Leadership, which recognises an individual who, in the judgment of the HIMSS Europe Governing Council, has demonstrated significant leadership in promoting the use of information technology in healthcare in Europe.

Whole System Demonstrator Programme

The Whole System Demonstrator programme was set up by the UK Department of Health to show just what telehealth and telecare is capable of. To provide a clear evidence base to support important investment decisions and show how the technology supports people to live independently, take control and be responsible for their own health and care.

Debate on ICT for Healthcare in Europe

In a time of crisis healthcare budgets are increasingly coming under pressure, and many argue that cuts in this sector could increase both inefficiency and inequality, leading to serious social problems in the future.

From Hospitals to Hollywood

ICT research is dramatically changing the possibilities open to people as diverse as victims of brain injuries and video game makers. Partners from Hollywood to hospitals are now reaping the benefits of this EU-funded research. Forty-five of Europe's best ICT research projects are on exhibition the EU's first Innovation Union Convention held in Brussels on 5-6 December 2011.

Commission Proposes €80 Billion Investment in Research and Innovation

The European Commission has presented a package of measures to boost research, innovation and competitiveness in Europe. Commissioner Máire Geoghegan-Quinn has announced Horizon 2020, an €80 billion programme for investment in research and innovation.

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Robotic Therapy May Provide Lasting Gains for Immobilized Stroke Survivors

From Heterogeneous Patient Measurements Towards Earlier Diagnosis in Alzheimer's Disease

Nomination Process Opens for the HIMSS Europe Award for eHealth Leadership 2012

Whole System Demonstrator Programme

Debate on ICT for Healthcare in Europe

From Hospitals to Hollywood

Commission Proposes €80 Billion Investment in Research and Innovation

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