Osteoarthritis halted by treating bone
Scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine have discovered that degeneration of bone underneath cartilage plays a key role in osteoarthritis and exacerbates the damage, and treating this can prevent damage. 4 June
Blood test for pregnant
women diagnoses Down's Syndrome in foetus
A
non-invasive test that analyzes foetal DNA in a pregnant woman’s
blood can accurately detect Down’s syndrome and other genetic foetal
abnormalities in the first trimester. 7 June 2013
EU-wide call for projects
to develop mobile access to EMRs across borders
The
EC-funded DECIPHER PCP project aims to create a mobile information
system that will allow primary and emergency care doctors to access
medical records of patients from other EU countries using secure
mobile technology. 7 June 2013
Baby's life saved by
3D-printed tracheal splint
Doctors at the University
of Michigan have saved the life of a 20-month-old baby with a
collapsed trachea by printing a custom designed splint based on a CT
scan of his trachea. With video.
4 June
Netherlands embracing generics to counter growing healthcare
costs
With the elderly making up an ever
greater share of the country’s population, the Netherlands is
increasingly supporting its generics sector in an attempt to address
mounting healthcare costs, says a new report from industry
experts GlobalData.
Denmark healthcare market bouncing back after recession
The Danish healthcare market is showing healthy signs of recovery following
the crippling global financial crisis of 2008, says the latest report
from business intelligence providers GlobalData:
Healthcare, Regulatory and Reimbursement Landscape — Denmark.
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MTB Europe has launched a range of marketing and communications services for vendors and
suppliers in the medical technology sector. From writing services to
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