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Radiology Conference News
- RSNA 2008 technical exhibition to span three halls
- ASRT and RSNA join forces to present RT educational track at RSNA meeting
- RSNA ranked among largest tradeshows
- Sony debuts next-generation FilmStation at AHRA 2008
- Matrox Graphics at UKRC 2008
- Radiation dosage based on body mass index could be next step for personalized medicine
- New molecular imaging techniques may lead to advances in disease treatment
- PET imaging focuses on medication's purported ability to improve mental performance
- PET scans reveal hormone replacement therapy may be beneficial for postmenopausal women
- PET imaging detects early, 'silent heart' stage of disease in asymptomatic diabetic patients
- PET/CT scan could be valuable noninvasive tool for determining stages of ovarian cancer
- Naviscan's PEM Flex(TM) detects smallest cancers better compared to MRI in an Independent Study
- Researchers are a quick study when assessing drugs for Alzheimer's disease
- The world's brain mapping experts in Melbourne for annual conference
- Siemens showcases innovative leadership in molecular imaging at SNM 2008
- PET/CT imaging better identifies stage of lung cancer, potentially sparing many from invasive surgery
- GE Healthcare highlights innovative molecular imaging technologies at ASCO 2008
- SNM hosts 55th Annual Meeting of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Research
- Business, clinical and IT answers at Smart Healthcare 2008
- Visage Imaging to showcase fully integrated Thin Client solutions portfolio at UKRC 2008
Coverage of Arab Health Congress 2008
28 - 31 January 2008Comprehensive coverage of the 8th Medical Imaging and
Diagnostic Conference. Get the latest news, interviews,
press releases and seminar media as it happens.
Bavarian Minister leads strong delegation at Arab Health
The Free State of Bavaria, in southern Germany, was represented with 85 medical technology companies, clinics and rehabilitation centres at the exhibition, the largest group of all German federal countries.
Healthcare spending forecast to reach $60 billion a year
New models of private and public sector collaboration in healthcare are emerging in the Arabian Gulf as the region grapples with the challenge of unprecedented growth, according to industry experts.
Other Top Industry News
- Achievement awards announced for Arab Health 2008
- Arab Health 2009 already a virtual sell out
- World's first bionic hand on show at Arab Health
- Dubai Healthcare City and Philips check health of medical professionals during Arab Health 2008
- UAE to establish health insurance regulator
- Mid East faces major healthcare challenges
- Epoka to attend Arab Health Congress
- BT discusses e-health business opportunities in Qatar
- Dubai healthcare said to be approaching parity with West
- Global Healthcare Marketing at Arab Health 2008
- Kuwait to build new health cities
- Kuwait's Dar Al Shifa Hospital undergoes international evaluation
- Bahrain to develop Health Island
- Oman to develop primary health care services
- UAE President signs Abu Dhabi Health Insurance Regulation Bill
- Dubai Health Authority (DHA) signs MoU with Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians
- Contest to raise awareness about diabetes through art
- Cerner opens new Dubai office in response to increasing demand for healthcare technology
- Middle East healthcare market estimated over US$100bn
- Dubai fund buys UK's Alliance Medical for US$1.3bn
UAE patients experience delay in Rheumatoid Arthritis diagnosis
New study shows that patients in the UAE experience one-year delay in diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis.Experts: Concern over growing number of obese Saudis
Some 60 per cent of the local Saudi population is overweight, according to a recent study. The majority of Saudi women in mid to upper social classes have maids who tend to take care of the majority of household responsibilities.
Tawam launches first mobile mammography screening in UAE
Tawam Hospital, in affiliation with Johns Hopkins Medicine, today launched the first mobile mammography screening unit of its kind in the UAE, during an unveiling ceremony at the Arab Health exhibition in the Dubai International Exhibition Centre.
Other Top Clinical News
- CT findings may help predict stroke after transient ischemic attack
- Fetal MRI distressing for many women
- Radiologists feel virtual organs with 3D mouse
- Noninvasive ways to assess liver disease
- Brain study suggests way to measure, treat autism
- NICE guidelines on breast cancer follow-up need urgent revision
- Intraclot alteplase injection an option for treating lower extremity DVT
- Functional MRI abnormalities accompany childhood-onset lupus
- Digital mammogram best for younger women
- Calcium plus vitamin D prevents bone loss in elderly women
- Liver fat increased in type 2 diabetes
- Invasive strategy for non-ST-elevation MI improves outcome in elderly
- ACR study to determine whether addition of CAD to CT colonography increases cancer detection over CTC alone
- Disparities among patients with extremity soft-tissue sarcomas
- Post-concussion depression more than emotional
- New technology sharpens X-ray vision
- Interventional cardiologists use new tools to stop a stroke in progress
- Proteomics prove accurate in identifying liver cancer
- Emphysema detected by low-dose chest CT linked to increased lung cancer risk
- Near infrared imaging device helps classify breast lesions