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4 August 2009

Norwegian nurses warm to robots

A Norwegian study has shown that staff in the nursing care sector would welcome sensor and robot technology in the
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27 July 2009

Entra launches diabetic alert system

MyGlucoHealth Meter US-telehealth specialist Entra Health Systems has launched a patient messaging and alerts system designed to support diabetics who
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24 July 2009

Camera phones can help diagnosis

Taking photographs or video of unusual symptoms on an ordinary camera phone can help doctors diagnose uncommon problems, according to
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24 July 2009

‘Virtual tea room’ pilot announced

The TRIL Centre is to operate a social networking pilot to encourage older people who are house bound or socially
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21 July 2009

World’s first virtual heart produced

HeartWorks virtual heart demo Three London-based cardio anaesthetists have developed the world’s first virtual heart, providing a breakthrough in the
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20 July 2009

‘EuroGoogle for cancer’ launched

An new initiative to boost cancer prevention, treatment and care across Europe by improving communications has been described by one
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17 July 2009

Malaga Uni develops surgical robot

Laparoscopic surgery has been performed for the first time using a robotic assistant at the Hospital Universitario Virgen de la
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1 July 2009

Summary record starts in Sweden

Örebro County Council has become the first part of Sweden to implement the national patient summary record. Sarah Bruce reports.
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25 June 2009

E-therapy website to be launched in UK

A new website based on e-therapy methods developed in Holland is to be launched next month in the UK. A
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15 June 2009

Finland establishes industry e-health centre

The Finnish health and welfare sector has established a strategic expertise centre (T&H SHOK) focused on improving health and well-being
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