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United Imaging is expanding globally, installing cutting-edge diagnostic imaging systems in Italy, France and Lithuania. Innovations like the uCT 960+ and uMR 680 enhance diagnostic precision, patient accessibility and workflow efficiency. The company’s AI-powered technologies and commitment to healthcare accessibility are advancing both human and veterinary medicine. Through research, collaboration...
READ MOREUnited Imaging celebrates its first German installation with the uMI 550 PET/CT at Kliniken Essen-Mitte and Nukmed. Developed with MiE, this cutting-edge technology delivers ultra-high resolution, fast scanning and motion correction. Enhancing oncology diagnostics, the uMI 550 optimises precision and efficiency, supporting better outcomes and expanding access to advanced imaging at top cancer care...
READ MOREThe RaySafe X2 system simplifies radiation safety in diagnostic radiology by offering intuitive, accurate and comprehensive quality assurance testing. It ensures optimal equipment performance, reduces radiation exposure and streamlines calibration processes. Ideal for multi-facility use, it enhances patient and staff safety while maintaining high diagnostic standards. Key Points
READ MOREThe delivery of high-quality healthcare and the effective treatment of acute and chronic illnesses cannot be achieved without drugs with high efficacy and safety and with laboratories working in the background to undertake basic research and understand the processes behind diseases, mechanism of action of different molecules and presentation of symptoms in patients. Numerous drugs undergo...
READ MOREOnline knowledge, self-help groups and special interest forums have transitioned physicians from almighty omniscient ‘demigods in white’ to professionals heftily challenged by patients and their Dr Google. As a result, physician self-reflection and patient participation have become the pillars of modern medical ethics and treatment programmes. Today’s empowered patient has the ability to manage...
READ MORECOVID-19 has affected 15 million people across the globe, and meanwhile, over 600,000 deaths are associated with it. Even my father, having some pre-conditions, passed away because of it. The healthcare systems and economies of more than 200 countries have been severely affected, also impacting healthcare workers both physically and psychologically. Since they are at the frontline ta
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The annual congress of the Health Information Systems Society (HIMSS) pledged that the show must go on while announcing that President Donald Trump will hold an address. This wil
READ MOREIs the healthcare bottom line en route to hitting rock bottom? Is the system bankrupt? Does the system still waste too much cash? Where is the real bottom line? Rising overheads, high staffing, supply and technology costs challenge current operating models. Are they outdated or are they becoming unsustainable? What could save the day? Adaptivity? Imagination? Innovation? Proactivity? Flexibility?...
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LetDoctorsBeDoctors.com is a forum for healthcare professionals that allows them to communicate their vision for the future of Electronic Health Records (EHRs). (Watch video at end of article)...
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Euthanasia has been a long-debated issue in almost all parts of the globe. Despite the constant bickering between those who support it and those who don't, some may be surprised at the extent with...
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Most people don't think much about stethoscopes but the fact is that this tool, so commonly associated with doctors, is at a crossroads. Having been in use for nearly two centuries, the stethoscope...
READ MOREPeople are the backbone of healthcare systems. With staff costs up to three-quarters of the total budget one wonders why healthcare leaders are not looking for different, unorthodox, innovative approaches. When did we notice the last time anything groundbreaking in human resources? Perhaps the potential of robotisation in healthcare to automate repetitive tasks may come to your mind? Point...
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Yes this is yet another notice about GDPR, but read on for advice about online safety management. The most robust laws and regulations won’t protect you if you are not extremely careful about your...
READ MOREThe financial crisis was a blessing for our health systems. It forced European policymakers and politicians to take more decisive action on key issues. It became clear that healthcare is not only about money (I strongly believe that there is still a potential of up to 30% in gains/savings) but about sincere structural problems in our foundations, and our unwillingness to free healthcare from political...
READ MOREExecutive Director, HealthManagement.org Secretary-General of the European Association of Healthcare It Managers Don’t speed too fast as you might miss the crucial turn Career highlight: My latest appointment as Executive Director of HealthManagement; this will allow me to further drive quality and excellence in healthcare. The full&nbs
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Christian Marolt is Executive Director of HealthManagement and Secretary-General of the European Association of Healthcare IT Managers . Christian was appointed as Executive Director of HealthManagem
READ MOREThere are two simple yet effective preventive measures that a public or private enterprise must put into place to stop cybercriminals in their tracks says Europol; practice pristine digital hygiene and keep anti-virus protection up-to-date. While these steps should be taken as the bare minimum to protect an organisation, if the dramatic increase in cybercrimes is anything to go by,...
READ MOREDear Reader, Today, the financial crisis has once again hit us very hard. Greed still plays havoc with the international stock markets. As banks have grown too big to fail, in 2008 our politicians decided to bail them out with our tax money. Many of us lost savings due to the irresponsible actions of the banking sector without any consequences for the offenders. The following two years the bankers...
READ MOREDear Reader, This years' HIMSS 2012 Las Vegas conference has once again highlighted the key importance of IT in successful healthcare deployment. Despite the fact that European IT solutions level up and even out-perform American counterparts, the US seems miles ahead in terms of information exchange amongst IT professionals and openness towards innovation. Therefore it is more than ever one of...
READ MOREOur cover story is dedicated to the rapidly moving field of paediatrics. This specialty is receiving increased attention as the focus shifts from a ‘one size fits all’ procedure to a more tailor-made approach. Medical diagnostic equipment is being adapted to better accommodate children’s smaller body size and optimise exam results, and imaging radiation dosing is reduced to ensure minimal exposure...
READ MOREDear Reader, Properly working cross-border healthcare is a fundamental right of every European citizen. This goes hand in hand with the free movement of persons. The European Union has its main focus on IT collaboration with the USA. But HITM feels that this is too narrow. Therefore we have taken the decision to closely collaborate with the Middle East, Africa and Asia. To administer this goal...
READ MOREThe revelations of Edward Snowden made it once again clear: “Big Brother” is watching us everywhere. It is not up to me to comment on the ethical impact of the U.S. National Security Agency, in particular as I was wondering why no western government was complaining against this infringement of our privacy. But it brings the incredible impact of IT into the spotlight. “IT Really is...
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