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New Mammography device puts pressure control in patient’s hands

GE Healthcare recently received FDA clearance for 'Senographe Pristina Dueta' that allows women undergoing an exam to control the rate of compression GE Healthcare won FDA clearance for the first mammography system, the Senographe Pristina Dueta, that lets women undergoing an exam to control how much the device compresses the breasts. As the woman is prepared for the exam, she is handed a small remote control that has a plus and minus buttons on it. The breast is then positioned…

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Exponential growth in Ultrasonography in emergency medicine

Described as a diagnostic imaging technique primarily used to visualize viscera & other internal structures in the body, ultrasonography utilizes the properties of sound Ultrasonography (US) is an integral modality in healthcare in general but even more so in emergency care. This technology has become a pivotal part of the care that is administered to patients who are admitted for emergency care. Over the past few decades there has been an exponential increase in the use of ultrasonography which has…

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Combat against deadly diseases

Hemopurifier by Aethlon Medical aims to eliminate diseases such as Ebola and HIV Infectious diseases are disorders caused by organisations such as bacteria, virus, fungi or parasites. Many organisations live in or on our bodies. They can be harmful or harmless, but under certain conditions, some organisms may cause diseases. Some infectious diseases can be passed person to person; some are transmitted from insects or animals. And other are acquired by ingesting contaminated food or water or by being exposed…

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Creating the ideal healthcare Infrastructure

With the UAE boasting the strongest growth rate in healthcare sector, billions of dollars are being poured into new projects in MENA to build top facilities for patients both from within and outside the region To ensure that the healthcare infrastructure is well in place and according to the guidelines, the infrastructure should convey a positive message to its patients, visitors, volunteers and staffs about what the facility and medical care is being provided there. An ideal message should be…