Month: October 2019

Features

Highlighting the importance of clinical effectiveness

“Undoubtedly it is variability in care. Healthcare leaders around the world tell us that this is one of the biggest challenges they face today. Variability drives inequality in health outcomes as well as health service inefficiency” The term clinical effectiveness means the application of the best knowledge, derived from research, clinical experience and patient preference to achieve optimum processes and outcomes of care for patients. The process also includes a framework of informing, changing and monitoring practice. Clinical effectiveness is…

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AI at par in making diagnoses based on images

Artificial intelligence is on a par with human experts when it comes to making medical diagnoses based on images, a review has found. The potential for artificial intelligence in healthcare has caused excitement, with advocates saying it will ease the strain on resources, free up time for doctor-patient interactions and even aid the development of tailored treatment. Last month the government announced £250m of funding for a new NHS artificial intelligence laboratory. However, experts have warned the latest findings are based on a small…

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MoHAP to provide free healthcare services to low-income patients

The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has partnered with healthcare supplies firm Biologix and Axios Health Education Services to provide around 260 low-income patients will treatment, according to the WAM state news agency. The initiative will see low-income patients - including those who aren't covered by insurance - gain access to vital medications to treat multiple myeloma, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. "This humanitarian initiative is part of a series of initiatives launched by MoHAP in…

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‘As-a-service’ business strategy spurs growth in the global medical imaging industry

With healthcare systems around the world gradually transitioning to value-based care, the $250 billion global medical imaging industry is shifting from its traditional product-selling focus to the provision of solutions and services to adapt to the new market scenario. The 'as-a- service' business strategy currently being adopted by the industry, which exhibits a CAGR of 11.3%, offers market participants manifold growth opportunities. “Traditional business models centered on selling products based on specification superiority or product USP will slow down the…

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Turkish Cargo extends IATA CEIV Pharma certificate till 2022

Turkish Cargo, the air cargo brand flying to the most countries around the world, extended the validity period of its IATA CEIV (Center of Excellence for Independent Validators) Pharma certificate to 2022, proving its success in all processes throughout the air transportation of medicinal products. Trainings for renewal period of the certificates, obtain initially in 2016 in order to be valid and applicable for a period of three years, were planned with the Turkish Airlines Aviation Academy, and completed successfully…