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LockBit Ransomware Targets Croatia's Largest Hospital
2024 03 Jul
In a significant cybercrime incident, the LockBit ransomware gang has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on Croatia’s largest hospital, the University Hospital Centre (KBC) in Zagreb. This breach disrupted the hospital's IT systems, impacting patient care and internal operations. The attack, part of a broader surge in cyberattacks in Croatia,...Read more
Protecting Rural Hospitals: Microsoft's Cybersecurity Initiative
2024 02 Jul
Rural hospitals are indispensable pillars of healthcare in the United States, providing essential services to communities often underserved by larger healthcare networks. However, these vital institutions face mounting challenges, with cyberattacks emerging as a significant threat. Recognizing this critical issue, Microsoft has launched the Microsoft...Read more
The Rise of Robotics in Hospital Logistics: Innovations and Challenges
2024 13 Jun
As hospitals worldwide grapple with staff shortages and budget constraints, the integration of automation long established in other industries emerges as a promising solution. While medical robotics have traditionally been associated with specialised tasks in operating theatres, a new frontier is expanding: the use of robots for logistical operations...Read more
Empowering Rural and Community Hospitals with Emerging Technologies
2024 12 Jun
Rural and community hospitals serve nearly 15% of the U.S. population, yet only 10% of physicians practice in these areas. Despite their rural settings, these healthcare organisations face the same staffing, security, and budgetary challenges as their urban counterparts. With the costs of electronic health record (EHR) downtime and ransomware...Read more
Water Quality in Hospital Device Processing: ECRI’s Recommendations
2024 06 Jun
Water plays a pivotal role in the intricate process of cleaning and sterilising medical devices within hospital settings. Understanding the nuances of water quality and its implications on device processing is crucial for maintaining patient safety and operational efficiency. In a note published on its website, ECRI delves into the various facets...Read more
Industry News
Fatebenefratelli San Pietro Hospital Inaugurates New Nuclear Medicine Department with uExplorer
2024 03 Jul
Rome, 25 June - San Pietro Fatebenefratelli Hospital inaugurates state-of-the-art Nuclear Medicine Department. Great event with the presence of The Undersecretary For International Cooperation Tripodi, The President Of The Regional Council Of Lazio Aurigemma and the online intervention of Minister Schillaci. The world's most advanced diagnostic...Read more
University Hospitals Enhances Patient Care with Aidoc's AI Solutions Across Entire Health System
2024 12 Jun
Aidoc aiOS™ integration across 13 hospitals focuses on enhancing clinical outcomes and streamlining workflow with access to 17 FDA-cleared AI algorithms University Hospitals (UH) has announced a major advancement in its AI strategy with the deployment of Aidoc’s comprehensive AI platform (aiOS™) across 13 of its hospitals and dozens of...Read more
Microsoft to Help Rural Hospitals Defend Against Rising Cybersecurity Attacks
2024 10 Jun
New program will address exponential growth in attacks threatening access to care for Americans and bring enterprise-quality cybersecurity to the most vulnerable rural hospitals On Monday, Microsoft Corp. announced a new cybersecurity program to support hospitals serving more than 60 million people living in rural America. In 2023, the health...Read more
Geneva to host the International Hospital Federation (IHF) World Hospital Congress in 2025
2024 23 May
The International Hospital Federation (IHF) has announced that the 48th World Hospital Congress will be held in Geneva, Switzerland, in November 2025 with the University Hospital of Geneva (HUG) and the Canton serving as host. The Congress brings together hospital leaders and healthcare system executives to connect around global learning for...Read more
Philips ePatch and AI Analytics Rolled Out to 14 Spanish Hospitals for Heart Patient Monitoring
2024 22 May
Philips wearable ePatch and AI analytics platform help detect potentially life-threatening irregular heartbeats The solution helps University Hospital Vall d’Hebron achieve reduced average length of stay, relieve emergency room pressure, and reduce costs Royal Philips , a global leader in health technology, today announced the successful...Read more
Articles
Innovative Diagnostics at Varese Hospital With the uCT 780 CT Scanner
2024 24 May
A United Imaging Healthcare uCT 780 CT scanner installed at the Ospedale di Circolo e Fondazione Macchi di Varese in the small town of Varese in the far north-western province of Lombardy. Key Points The uCT 780 CT scanner from United Imaging Healthcare is a state-of-the-art medical device used primarily for diagnostic imaging. ...Read more
Critical Care Monitoring: Time for Hospital-Wide Monitoring and Response Capabilities?
2024 17 May
Physiological monitoring has a rich 200-year history. In this article, the authors look into the components of an ideal monitoring system and highlight how advancements in modern technology could enable the development of an effective continuous monitoring and response system. The continuous monitoring of patient vital signs is a required...Read more
Taking Care of the Lung Donor: A Task For Every Hospital
2024 17 May
Every hospital can contribute to adequate lung donation. Learning and understanding the management of potential donors will allow them to receive proper care and be referred to save a life. Introduction Organ transplants are, in many cases, the only therapeutic option for patients with terminal diseases in different organs (Westphal...Read more
When Hospitals Shrink: Preventing Loss of Hospital Beds Through Effective Bed Management
2024 19 Apr
With an ageing population and more sophisticated treatments, hospitals must become more bed-efficient or risk contracting. Strategic management is needed since ineffective bed management can reduce bed availability. Introduction There are multiple challenges for healthcare institutions in the coming decades. Important demographic changes...Read more
A Net Zero Hospital: The Challenges of Establishing a Net Zero Emissions Healthcare Centre
2024 29 Feb
Human health is linked to the planet, and climate change poses a serious risk. Healthcare contributes 4.4% to global CO 2 emissions. This article provides an overview of the experience of the Green Hospital project by Fundació Sanitària Mollet (Barcelona), which has successfully achieved the goal of becoming a net zero hospital in direct emissions....Read more
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Hospital @ Home Asia 2023
2023 28 Nov
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