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Pre-clinical testing in Singapore wins OECD approval

Singapore: Vaccines and drugs developed and tested in Singapore have been accepted into the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Mutual Acceptance of Data framework.

This means they have faster access to the world’s top biomedical markets as they are compliant with the requirements of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), accepted by some . . . → Read More: Pre-clinical testing in Singapore wins OECD approval

Qatar set to become bio-medical research hub

DOHA: Qatar has embarked on the development of a world-class bio-medical research hub that addresses significant health challenges in the region.

Focusing to address some of the most significant diseases and disorders that are prevalent Qatar, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, neurogenetic abnormalities, and respiratory disorders, the Weill Cornell Medical College (WCMC-Q) will collaborate . . . → Read More: Qatar set to become bio-medical research hub

Neoprobe 3rd Quarter and Business Update Conference Call Invitation

Conference Call Scheduled for 11:00 AM ET, Tuesday, November 3rd DUBLIN, Ohio–(Business Wire)

Neoprobe Corporation (OTCBB: NEOP), a diversified developer of innovative oncology surgical and diagnostic products, today announced it would report its financial results for the third quarter of 2009 on Monday, November 2, 2009 after the close of the financial markets. The . . . → Read More: Neoprobe 3rd Quarter and Business Update Conference Call Invitation

Merit Medical Systems Announces Three-Part Deal With Vysera Biomedical

SOUTH JORDAN, Utah, Oct. 27, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:MMSI), a leading manufacturer and marketer of proprietary disposable devices used primarily in cardiology, radiology and gastroenterology procedures, announced today that the Company has completed a three-part deal with Vysera Biomedical Limited located in Galway, Ireland, which will give Merit access . . . → Read More: Merit Medical Systems Announces Three-Part Deal With Vysera Biomedical

DSM Unveils VitroStealth Coating Technology

DSM Biomedical, a global leader in biomedical materials, today announced the development of VitroStealth, a breakthrough non-biofouling (NBF) coating technology. Specifically developed to combine state of the art non-biofouling properties with high durability and fast processing, VitroStealth coating is scratch resistant and reduces unwanted protein absorption and cellular adhesion on surfaces.

“While the . . . → Read More: DSM Unveils VitroStealth Coating Technology

Scientists: ‘Scaffold’ Key to Regrowing Human Limbs

Growing: Photo Credit: Jeff Turner / Flickr.com

(MYFOX NATIONAL) – Scientists have developed a new biologically active “scaffold” made from soluble fibers, which may help humans replace lost or missing bone similar to how lizards regrow their tails when they are cut off, according to ScienceDaily .

Scaffolds could be the key to . . . → Read More: Scientists: ‘Scaffold’ Key to Regrowing Human Limbs

Dubai Wins Bid To Host 21st World Diabetes Congress In 2011

Dubai has won the bid to host the International Diabetes Federation’s 21st World Diabetes Congress that will take place in December 2011.

The prestigious congress is a platform where the global healthcare community and diabetes stakeholders join hands to tackle the pandemic which has now become a global healthcare burden.

His Excellency Qadhi Saeed . . . → Read More: Dubai Wins Bid To Host 21st World Diabetes Congress In 2011

AECOM acquires Ellerbe Becket, plans no job cuts

AECOM Technology Corp., a Los Angeles-based design firm known for its work on the largest LEED certified building in China and other international projects, has acquired Minneapolis-based Ellerbe Becket.

The two companies announced the deal Monday. Terms were not disclosed.

Ellerbe Becket, which has 450 employees in seven offices in the United States and . . . → Read More: AECOM acquires Ellerbe Becket, plans no job cuts

Senior Vice President of Dubai Healthcare City wins Leading Woman CEO Award

Dr. Ayesha M Abdullah Voice President Dubai Healthcare City

Dr. Ayesha M Abdullah, Senior Vice President of Dubai Healthcare City, a member of TECOM Investments, today received the prestigious ‘Leading Woman CEO’ Award, from Her Royal Highness Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, wife of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and . . . → Read More: Senior Vice President of Dubai Healthcare City wins Leading Woman CEO Award

Healthcare costs puts Bahrain’s free service in jeopardy

Kingdom of Bahrain’s free healthcare system is in jeopardy from rapidly rising costs of healthcare in the country, the Health Minister Dr Faisal Al Hamer said on Monday.

The kingdom’s annual health budget, currently BD170m a year, is set to more than triple to BD553m by 2025, making free care for all impossible, Gulf . . . → Read More: Healthcare costs puts Bahrain’s free service in jeopardy

Cost-Saving Improvements

The general principles of ‘Business Process Re-engineering’ can be applied in a logical and systematic way to achieve cost saving and service improvements. It is possible to design a simple single improvement process that makes service innovation transparent. Evidence shows that substantial non-pay cost savings can be delivered using a safe and reliable methodology . . . → Read More: Cost-Saving Improvements

EBME Service & Maintenance Contract Evaluation Process

Evaluation and management of equipment maintenance contracts is a very important part of the services provided by EBME. Equipment is first evaluated to determine whether it requires planned maintenance. If equipment is deemed to require planned maintenance and the department does not have the staff or resources to carry out the maintenance in-house, external . . . → Read More: EBME Service & Maintenance Contract Evaluation Process

Being an EBME Manager in the 21st Century

The past

In the 1950′s there were no Electronic and Biomedical engineering departments (EBME) in the National Health Service (NHS). In the 1960′s, the Department of Health and Social Security published Hospital Technical Memorandum number 8 called “safety code for electro-medical apparatus”. The purpose of the document was to establish adequate standards for the . . . → Read More: Being an EBME Manager in the 21st Century

Acceptance Testing of Medical Equipment

The medical equipment department should ensure processes are in place for acceptance testing. These processes will check that equipment meets safety standards, meets clinical requirements, and the procurement requirements of the Hospital from the day it arrives. (This advice may be used in conjunction with this acceptance form.)

1. Records The first task is . . . → Read More: Acceptance Testing of Medical Equipment

Phenomenon of Smoking Haunts the Society Saudi Health Ministry

Translated from Article by Sulaiman Al-boy Secretary-General of the Anti-Smoking Society

Become obsessed with the phenomenon of smoking haunts the society, caused by the effects of health, economic and social studies confirmed that smoking is is causing many diseases effecting Calcrtanat, heart, and lung and can also cause infertility in smokers. socially isolated . . . → Read More: Phenomenon of Smoking Haunts the Society Saudi Health Ministry