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The new Philips 256-slice Brilliance iCT came in to use recently at the University Hospital in Ulm. The system produces quick, high-res scans with 80% less radiation. Read more …
Interventional radiology
Along with paediatric radiology, interventional radiology will have a high profile at the 89th German Radiology Congress and 5th Joint Congress with the Austrian Radiology Read more …
Fully digital X-ray based 3-D imaging drives MIS
In recent years, intra-operative 3-D C-arm imaging has revolutionised orthopaedics and trauma surgery. In particular using the images created during an operation, C-arms with 3-D Read more …
Education and follow-up for heart failure patientes more effective
Today the key results of the Heart Failure Home Care trial, a study designed to assess the impact of a home-based heart failure monitoring system on healthcare costs for heart Read more …
No benefit for MC-1 over placebo in patients undergoing CABG
Investigators have researched a drug called MC-1, a naturally occurring metabolite of vitamin B6, to determine its efficacy in reducing myocardial injury following cardiac surgery. Read more …
Russia: New cardiology centre signals better healthcare
One of the most painful problems of modern Russia is the high death rate, especially among able-bodied people. In 2005, the average life expectancy for men was 58.8 years. Read more …
Successful weight control via Text Messaging
A highly innovative scheme to use mobile technology to obtain a patients weight has proved success in Hammersmith & Fulham PCT. The recent scheme found that by using iPLATO Read more …
Aspirin “resistant” patients - increased risk of heart attack
According to a study that was recently published on bmj.com, researchers found evidence that a significant number of patients treated with low doses of aspirin for its Read more …
New test could detect milder and earlier degrees of heart injuries
A new test, developed at the University of Leeds, searches for a heart-type fatty acid-binding protein (H-FABP) which is released into the circulation following heart injury. The Read more …
Computerised model of the heart to develop new therapies
During a workshop organized by the European Science Foundation (ESF), researchers discussed further steps in developing computerised “in-silico” models of the heart that simulate Read more …
Osteoporosis test to predict Heart Attacks
According to a recently published study in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, a vertebral fracture assessment (VFA) examination can be used to measure abdominal aortic Read more …
Pulse oximetry - screening tool in newborn babies
A research carried out at six hospitals in the West Midlands, UK, is evaluating the use of pulse oximetry as a screening tool for congenital heart disease in newborn babies. Read more …
First implantable ventricular assist device for long-term use in development
Every fourth patient suffering from an irreversible heart defect and due for a heart transplant dies while waiting for a donor organ despite the use of extracorporeal blood pumps. Read more …
Imagify™- first imaging agent to assess myocardial perfusion using ultrasound
Myocardial perfusion is considered a sensitive marker for the diagnosis of coronary heart disease. Currently, the most frequently used imaging procedure to gain information about Read more …
Magnetic Field Imaging improves cardiac diagnostics
Magnetic Field Imaging (MFI) provides cardiologists with an additional tool to detect arrythmia and irregular cardiac blood flow and thus contributes to a more precise diagnosis. Read more …
Magnetic Field Imaging improves cardiac diagnostics
Magnetic Field Imaging (MFI) provides cardiologists with an additional tool to detect arrythmia and irregular cardiac blood flow and thus contributes to a more precise diagnosis. Read more …
Compact portable ECG promises earlier diagnosis
A compact portable, easy-to-use ECG machine, the MAC 400, was launched in Europe by GE Healthcare at the recent European Society of Cardiology (ESC). Read more …
The most useful EU-supported venture
The Eastern Lithuania Cardiology Project (ELCP) – an integral inter-institutional regional project sponsored by the Lithuanian Government and the European Structural Funds, which Read more …
Telemetric recorder with 12-lead ECG and SpO2 monitoring
The Argus Pro Telemetry TM-1, with small, strong casing and a brilliant 3.8-inch colour screen, is the first telemetry recorder to feature diagnostic 12-lead ECG – with real-time Read more …
World Heart Day ‘07
Stimulating the public to Team Up for Healthy Hearts! this September’s global event was supported by major international team sports stars, including the UK’s Liverpool Football Read more …
EU approves use of implantable defibrillator
The US firm Boston Scientific reports that it has received the Conformité Européenne (CE) Mark for its Confient implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD), the
