News release: A unique device based on sniffing—inhaling and exhaling through the nose—might enable numerous disabled people to navigate wheelchairs or communicate with their loved ones. Sniffing technology might even be used in the future to create a sort of “third hand” to assist healthy surgeons or pilots.Developed by Prof. Noam Sobel, electronics engineers Dr. [...]
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Non-pharmacological Treatment (NPT) In The Management of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) Over-estimated? New Data
Press release: New data presented at the International Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease (ICAD): Effectiveness and beneficial effects of AXURA® / AKATINOL® (Memantine) Honolulu, Hawaii – [July 15, 2010] Has the role of non-pharmacological treatment (NPT) in the management of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) been over-estimated? Study results discussed at the International Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease (ICAD) [...]
Handicare On The Move
Press Release: Nordic Capital Fund VII acquires Handicare Oslo, June 2nd 2010 – Nordic Capital Fund VII has acquired the healthcare company Handicare from the Herkules Private Equity Fund. – Nordic Capital has a strong funding base, industrial expertise and international experience, all of which are important to ensuring the further growth of Handicare, says [...]
6th Annual World Health Care Congress – Europe
The 6th Annual World Health Care Congress – Europe is taking place 19-20 May, 2010 in Brussels, Belgium. This annual event is the only major international forum that convenes over 400 leaders from all sectors of health care to share the best practices and successful initiatives for improved delivery and outcomes in Europe. The 2010 [...]
Handicare Consolidates Position In The Accessibility Market – Growth Story Continues
Following on from the Freelift and Minivator Handicare acquisitions, the company has acquired 15 million NOK Norwegian company KWS Rehab AS. In addition to the obvious synergies this provides Handicare with additional access to the growing private market. More here:
ATA 2010 Telemedicine Meeting – May 16-18 in San Antonio, Texas
Press Release: Based on current projections, ATA 2010, May 16-18 in San Antonio, Texas will, once again, be the largest meeting on telemedicine and telehealth ever held. The gathering is the 15th annual meeting of the American Telemedicine Association and serves as an international focal point for health care professionals, administrators and representatives of technology, [...]
Reversal Of Aging In Human Stem Cells – Possible Intervention In Age-related Disease
PRESS RELEASE FROM FUTURE SCIENCE GROUP March 2010 Reversal of aging shown in human stem cells A team of North American collaborators from both industrial research centers (Biotime Inc, Mandala Biosciences LLC and Sierra Sciences LLC) and academic institutes (Ontario Cancer Institute, Burnham Institute for Medical Research and The Scripps Research Institute) have demonstrated successful [...]
Telemedicine Reimbursement – Good News For Homecare et al
Press release: Virginia Legislature Passes Bill Requiring Reimbursement for Telemedicine Contact: Ben Forstag, American Telemedicine Association, 202-223-3333 March 3, 2010 WASHINGTON, DC – By a unanimous vote, the Virginia State Legislature yesterday approved SB 675 mandating that health insurers pay for telemedicine services. Governor McDonnell is expected to sign the bill into law. “This is [...]
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