Search Tag: GE Healthcare
Managing-the-pandemic-at-foch-hospital-france-1
2021 15 Feb
The COVID-19 pandemic has created havoc around the world. Foch Hospital in Suresnes, France had to implement a new and improved strategy to ensure effective patient care and staff safety during these challenging times. Here we review the changes that were implemented and their outcomes. Key Points Foch Hospital in Suresnes, France...Read more
Wisdm-working-icu-solutions-designed-for-more-critical-care-esymposium
2021 01 Mar
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Big-intelligently-efficient-opportunity-that-can-unlock-better-outcomes-and-experience-of-care
2020 30 Nov
The coronavirus pandemic has shone a light on the dedication of our global health systems. It has also helped inspire new thinking on how to address the key challenges that have been facing healthcare for many years. Empowering a new climate of quality care that is guided by insight to benefit both providers and patients, will create a system as healthy...Read more
How-ai-orchestration-will-be-music-to-the-ears-of-weary-radiologists
2020 29 Aug
How can health organisations speed up AI adoption to gain efficiency, quality and resourcing advantages, without a slow and complex set-up process that could add to the cognitive overload already being experienced by radiologists? Key Points Coronavirus has generated greater empathy for the radiology profession and has highlighted the...Read more
Helping-to-get-spains-largest-covid-19-treatment-center-up-and-running
2020 03 Aug
The severity of COVID-19 grew chillingly real for Carlos Jimenez by the third week of March, when the disease claimed the life of his closest friend’s father. He realized that he could no longer bear to watch the suffering that had enveloped seemingly every aspect of life. “I would move boxes or whatever else I needed to do,” he says. “I wanted to...Read more
Think-inside-the-box-this-parisian-hospital-has-a-dedicated-ct-cabin-for-its-covid-19-patients
2020 23 Jun
A prefabricated cabin has sprung up just outside the entrance of the giant Henri-Mondor hospital in Créteil, a commune in the southeastern suburbs of Paris. The unassuming module might look like a trailer home or the temporary office for a construction project, but it’s actually a vital outpost in the hospital’s battle against COVID-19. Nestled...Read more
Inside-story-how-ultrasound-is-proving-an-ally-to-a-spanish-hospital-fighting-covid-19
2020 13 Apr
Tomás Villén is on a war footing. His hospital, Universitario Ramón y Cajal in the northern corner of Madrid, has been the epicenter of Spain’s battle against COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus. Together with Italy, Spain has borne the brunt of the pandemic in Europe. In late March and early April, roughly 300 new patients infected...Read more
In-china-ultrasound-is-helping-doctors-fight-covid-19-1
2020 26 Mar
Before he begins a 12-hour shift working with patients suffering from COVID-19, the illness caused by the novel coronavirus, Professor Xiaoting Wang puts on three layers of gloves and gowns, a mask and an air-purifying respirator that looks like something out of a movie. The equipment makes it hard for him to bend down, hard for him to walk around....Read more
A-ray-of-light-ai-enhanced-ultrasound-is-helping-on-the-front-line-against-covid-19
2020 26 Mar
Ultrasound might not seem an obvious weapon against COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, and its ensuing complications. Best known for helping doctors and expectant parents to view babies in utero, ultrasound sees inside the body by emitting and recording the echoes of high-frequency soundwaves. It’s similar to how bats navigate at...Read more
Ge-healthcare-takes-additional-actions-to-help-clinicians-combat-coronavirus
2020 24 Mar
GE Healthcare and Ford collaborate to accelerate and scale ventilator production, supporting clinicians in the treatment of COVID-19 patients GE Healthcare provides information to clinicians who are considering the use of anesthesia systems to ventilate COVID-19 patients, following FDA guidance GE Healthcare today provided two updates on its...Read more
Editorial-improving-efficiency-while-providing-the-best-care
2020 09 Mar
The growth and aging of global populations, the rising levels of chronic disease coupled with escalating costs, growing complexity and inadequate infrastructure is forcing a fundamental re-think of every aspect of healthcare. Swedish doctors spend on average one working day a week on administrative tasks. The British National Health System estimates...Read more
Affidea-and-ge-healthcare-sign-a-100-million-technology-partnership
2019 02 Dec
Affidea and GE Healthcare sign a $100 million technology partnership agreement for innovative imaging fleet, digital workflow solutions and contrast media GE Healthcare and Affidea , the pan-European leader in advanced diagnostic imaging, outpatient and cancer care services, have signed a multi-year agreement to deploy imaging and digital technologies...Read more
Flagging-aneurysms-with-ai
2019 03 Sep
Diagnosis of brain aneurysm, a life-threatening condition, presents a challenge to clinicians as this task requires a high-level of expertise. Early detection however is important in order to prevent the worst outcomes. The good news is that artificial intelligence (AI) may soon help in diagnosing brain aneurysm before symptoms develop. An international...Read more
General-electric-appoints-eric-amoussouga-as-ge-francophone-africa-ceo
2019 02 Apr
Eric is also Sales Director for GE’s Grid Solutions Business across Sub-Saharan Africa General Electric (GE) has announced the appointment of Eric Amoussouga as the Chief Executive Officer for Francophone Africa. In this position, Eric will play a pivotal role in steering the next phase of strategy and growth for GE in Francophone...Read more
General-electric-appoints-brenda-mbathi-as-east-africa-ceo
2019 02 Apr
Based in Nairobi, Brenda will lead the development of diverse programs with public and private sector projects and partnerships across East Africa General Electric has announced the appointment of Brenda Mbathi as the Chief Executive Officer for East Africa. In her role, Brenda will play a pivotal role in steering the next phase...Read more
This-intelligent-ct-equals-less-time-in-front-of-the-screen-more-time-with-patients-2
2019 08 Mar
Centre Cardiologique du Nord in France uses a new deep learning algorithm to reconstruct cardiac images. The digital revolution has changed every aspect of our lives – from the way we communicate to the way we live and interact. We are slowly moving towards this transformation in healthcare, where big data, predictive analytics and artificial...Read more
Ai-algorithm-to-compete-in-junior-radiologist-image-quiz
2019 02 Mar
An AI algorithm could help radiologists prioritize the review of critical cases It’s a cold and frosty day in Vienna as junior radiologists sit down for the annual junior image interpretation quiz. It’s one of the main attractions at the European Congress of Radiology (ECR) and this year is no exception. Six experts in the field each...Read more
Ai-gets-a-backbone-deep-learning-makes-it-easier-for-doctors-to-read-spine-scans
2019 01 Mar
Radiologists in Norway are using a CT app to facilitate image reading of the most common areas of the body for bone metastasis The spinal cord is the vital link between the brain and body, a superhighway of life-critical information protected by the bony vertebra of the spinal column. The spinal column is the most common site for bone...Read more
Fight-against-cancer-ge-healthcare-collaborates-with-nigeria-sovereign-investment-authority-nsia
2019 28 Feb
GE Healthcare has partnered with the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) to supply latest technology in computed tomography (CT), Discovery RT, to Lagos University Teaching Hospital Partnership will ensure provision of latest technology to enable early diagnostics and better treatment...Read more
Can-machines-behave-morally-enough-for-healthcare
2019 22 Feb
Machine ethics: A case for human-centric Artificial Intelligence With the development of AI comes the question of ethics, especially in the human-centric healthcare setting. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the most transformative forces of our time and presents a great opportunity to increase prosperity and growth. Over the last decade,...Read more
How-do-you-serve-more-patients-without-adding-staff-or-beds-here-s-one-hospital-s-answer
2019 22 Feb
UK hospital announces first-of-its-kind hospital Command Center in Europe to improve efficiency and patient care Every day, up to 400 people come through the Emergency Department (ED) doors at Bradford Royal Infirmary (BRI) in Northern England. The hospital serves 500,000 people who live in Bradford and communities across Yorkshire, one...Read more
Analytics-in-the-real-world-how-one-radiology-practice-is-helping-patients-get-an-mr-exam-faster
2019 22 Feb
Combining applied intelligence, analytics and technologies enabled a radiology center in Germany to reduce patient wait times for an MR exam from 6-8 weeks to just 1-2 weeks Radiomed, a private practice with nine locations across West-Central Germany, recently led a pioneering project combining digital tools with MR technology to increase...Read more
This-cardiac-software-from-a-stanford-basement-is-now-one-of-the-top-of-ai-solutions-available
2019 22 Feb
Dr. Albert Hsiao co-developed the new ViosWorks MR software package to help speed up cardiac MRI exams It all started with a simple request made in the depths of one of the nation’s best hospitals. “Hey, I want to show you something.” Anja Brau was finishing up a meeting in the basement of Stanford Hospital with Dr. Albert...Read more
The-immunotherapy-hurdle-why-doctors-could-soon-predict-how-each-patient-will-respond
2019 22 Feb
A partnership between Vanderbilt University Medical Center and GE Healthcare will create AI-powered apps to enable safer and more precise immunotherapies. When two doctors oceans apart were jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their work in immunotherapy – the breakthrough treatment that turns the body’s own...Read more
Treating-patients-with-handheld-ultrasound-at-soaring-heights
2018 18 Jul
This rescue helicopter provides emergency services to a New Zealand island with the help of a portable ultrasound Scattered across 150,000 square kilometers of beautiful farm land, mountainous terrain, and rugged coastline, South Island is the larger of New Zealand’s two major islands. It’s served by various medical centers and small...Read more
Mathias-goyen
2018 23 May
Professor Of Diagnostic Radiology - Hamburg University; Chief Medical Officer - Oncology - Ge Healthcare TOP QUOTE FROM BLOG: Predictive maintenance in healthcare - If you can predict it, you can prevent it “The key advantages of predictive maintenance are that it can allow timely and convenient scheduling of corrective...Read more
Bir-and-ge-healthcare-launch-new-radiation-safety-travel-award-1
2016 30 Nov
(Left to right) Dawn Philips, Sales and Marketing Leader, GE Healthcare and Jacqueline Fowler, CEO at BIR £1,000 funding offered for award designed to promote worldwide innovation in radiation safety The BIR/GE Radiation Safety Travel award is a new initiative which aims to share best practice in radiation safety. Participants are...Read more
Anesthesia-made-to-measure-the-data-helping-tailor-your-anaesthesia
2016 31 May
Going under anesthetic is a common, necessary but sometimes daunting experience for many patients. Despite advancements in anesthesia delivery, patients can still suffer from side effects, including a longer than normal emergence from the effects of the anesthetic, vomiting or even, at the more serious but much less frequent end, damage to brain cells....Read more
Anesthesia-made-to-measure-1
2016 28 May
The Data Helping Tailor Your Anaesthesia Going under anesthetic is a common, necessary but sometimes daunting experience for many patients. Despite advancements in anesthesia delivery, patients can still suffer from side effects, including a longer than normal emergence from the effects of the anesthetic, vomiting or even, at the more...Read more
State-street-corporation-acquire-ge-asset-management-for-up-to-485-million
2016 31 Mar
Brings GE Asset Management (GEAM) active management, alternatives and OCIO (Outsourced Chief Investment Officer) capabilities to State Street Global Advisors (SSGA), a premier industry firm with scale and $2.3 trillion in assets under management globally SSGA to manage assets of the GE pension plan currently managed by GEAM and assume responsibility...Read more