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Wireless to take healthcare out of hospitals
Hospitals in the US and Europe are increasingly using wireless technology to automate patient care and back office processes. 15 May 2008 07:49

SAS predictive analytics help Healthways curb healthcare costs
SAS helps drive earlier, more tailored interventions to improve health 7 May 2008 13:46

Pharmaplan renews with X/procure® for fourth consecutive year
X/procure® advertising client, Pharmaplan, has again entrusted the launch of a new product to the procurement and media company's advertising platforms. A long-standing client, Pharmaplan renewed its contract with X/Procure® for a further 12 months. 5 May 2008 16:00

3M South Africa: Think globally, act locally
With a long and distinguished history, 3M has much to celebrate. For years, people around the world have looked to 3M for products and services that solve problems and make their lives easier and better. 22 Apr 2008 07:52

X/procure® dominates in pharmacies across the country
Whilst current economic conditions are challenging, pharmacies across the country realise the efficacy of electronic procurement in saving business' time and money. 22 Apr 2008 07:43

Can IT fuel the race to the $1,000 human genome?
The impact of IT on next-generation DNA sequencing. 22 Apr 2008 06:25

Carotid stenting shows long-term benefit as alternative to surgery
Carotid artery stenting is an effective option for high risk patients who are not eligible for surgery, according to a long-term study published in this week's New England Journal of Medicine. 18 Apr 2008 08:28

Pharmacists cash in big with X/procure® X/points™ Payouts
X/procure® specialises in the provision of electronic procurement and advertising technology to the South African Healthcare Industry. To retail pharmacists X/procure® offers a premium electronic ordering system, and to pharmaceutical manufacturers it offers various advertising options on the computer interface at the point of purchase. 15 Apr 2008 14:44

Improving indoor air quality may reduce incidence of flu
As winter approaches, the decision of whether or not to have the flu jab is constantly on our minds. 14 Apr 2008 15:24

New electronic detection system for infectious illness
Researchers at Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Harvard Medical School, Atrius Health, and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health have created and tested a set of computer programs that use electronic medical records to help clinicians detect contagious illness and automatically report them to public health departments. 11 Apr 2008 06:01

USB-ED presents the only programme in Health Technology Assessment in SA - USB-ED
USB Executive Development Ltd (USB-ED) will again be presenting its Programme in Health Technology Assessment in association with Qualsa, a company that specialises in health-risk management. 10 Apr 2008 13:07

Tiny scaffolding inserted into brain could reduce damage caused by strokes
Inserting tiny scaffolding into the brain could dramatically reduce damage caused by strokes the UK National Stem Cell Network Annual Science Meeting will hear today (10 April). 10 Apr 2008 11:27

Better monitoring with smart medical devices
Medical monitoring devices already constitute a multibillion-dollar business, and with an aging population, the segment is likely to grow. Some devices are now being designed with network connectivity to allow doctors to monitor patients and patients to track their progress. 9 Apr 2008 06:30