In a recent announcement, one of the leading international healthcare and life sciences advisory firms Alira Health disclosed that it has purchased a data science organization Clinical Insights, which offers data analytics and predictive analysis to wide range of companies operating in the healthcare industry. With this acquisition, every practice area of Alira Health, be …
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Australia-Based Company Gets Recognized for Path Breaking Cancer Treatment Technology
OncoRes Medical a technology start-up based in Perth, Australia has been given global recognition for its attempts to improve the results of breast cancer surgery. Digital Imagery to Play Major Role OncoRes Medical created an imaging tool for surgeries that generates digital images of cancerous tissue. Currently, the primary method for tumor identification is through …
FDA Approves New Orphan Drug for Frontotemporal Dementia
Orphan Drug Designation to Foster Rising Consumption of Drug Orphan drugs are developed specifically for the treatment of rare medical conditions that are known as orphan diseases. Approvals of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) play a crucial role in the implementation of drugs for treatment. The new and first-of-its-kind protein aggregation inhibitor LMTX …
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Medical Technology Company – HeartFlow Starts the PRECISE Clinical Randomized Trial
HeartFlow, Inc. announced its initiation of the Prospective Randomized Trial of the Optimal Evaluation of Cardiac Symptoms and Revascularization (PRECISE) clinical trial. The enrollment of the first patient of the trial was implemented by the cardio vascular specialists at the Imperial Health based in Lake Charles, Los Angeles. This particular clinical trial has been designed …
New Developments in Lung Cancer Diagnosis
With the prevalence of lung cancer, various developments are being witnessed in the healthcare sector for tackling the chronic disease. A new development in the diagnosis of lung cancer is expected to open new opportunities for simplifying disease management. The nodules of lung cancer move each time the person breathes, owing to which the doctors …
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Ireland Hospitals to Receive Bulk Amount from National Treatment Purchase Fund: Winter Pitch Plan
National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) recently announced its plan to fund nine private hospitals in Ireland, to offer improved diagnostic services to the patients. Approximately €1Million has been planned under the scheme. The Ireland Government is expected to continue the funding till January 2019, catering to the increased footfall of patients arising from overcrowding during …
Newly Developed Mobile Units to Increase Survival Rates in Stroke Patients
Stony Brook University Hospital recently has planned that in spring-rolling emergency rooms, two mobile units will be introduced, which would be developed for reaching the stroke patients within crucial moments. This is mainly probable to take place in times of circulatory brain-sparing medications, which in turn dramatically impacts survival. Doctors at Comprehensive Stroke Center of …
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Kenya Medical Supplies Authority to Dispatch Medical Supplies
With the University Health Coverage Launch, Kenya Medical Supplies Authority dispatched a medical supplies consignment to four pilot countries. University Health Coverage is expected to be launched in Kisumu and rolled out in the other three countries including Isiolo, Nyeri and Machakos. The CEO of Kenya Medical Supplies Authority, Jonah Mwangi told the press that …
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Medical Technology Company – HeartFlow Starts the PRECISE Clinical Randomized Trial
HeartFlow, Inc. announced its initiation of the Prospective Randomized Trial of the Optimal Evaluation of Cardiac Symptoms and Revascularization (PRECISE) clinical trial. The enrollment of the first patient of the trial was implemented by the cardio vascular specialists at the Imperial Health based in Lake Charles, Los Angeles. This particular clinical trial has been designed …
Ireland Hospitals to Receive Bulk Amount from National Treatment Purchase Fund: Winter Pitch Plan
National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) recently announced its plan to fund nine private hospitals in Ireland, to offer improved diagnostic services to the patients. Approximately €1Million has been planned under the scheme. The Ireland Government is expected to continue the funding till January 2019, catering to the increased footfall of patients arising from overcrowding during …