Merge Healthcare, a leading provider of enterprise imaging and interoperability solutions, announced today the release of Merge Honeycomb Archive, a new image archiving application available within its cloud-based platform."With imaging accounting for up to 90% of all data stored in electronic... details >>

The demand for portable compressor/jet nebulizer systems that increase patient mobility and quality of life is driving the prices higher but continues to grow, according to a report from InMedica. The company found that prices of portable devices are, on average, 70% higher than those of statio... details >>

Anesthesia is now safer than ever. Over the past 25 years, anesthesia-related mortality rates have dramatically decreased from one death per 5,000 anesthetics administered, to one death per 200,000-300,000 anesthetics administered, according to the American Society of Anesthesiologists. In layman's ... details >>

The market for CT equipment has been on an upward trend in terms of slices over the past two decades. More slices has meant higher prices for better image quality and increased clinical applications. Strong growth is projected for high-end CT, despite economic pressures, and importantly, the future ... details >>

The ageing population and the increased prevalence of COPD are the most common contributors to the increase in the number of patients receiving long-term oxygen therapy (LTOT ).  With the increasing number of ambulatory patients requiring portable solutions, there is an increased demand for por... details >>

Over the past year, the concept of cloud-based PACS has generated much excitement, as well as hype, uncertainty, and disillusionment. As a managed services model, however, cloud PACS will not achieve widespread adoption until technological and, most importantly, economic issues are addressed. ... details >>

The recent FDA approval of a “smartphone” ultrasound system has re-ignited industry debate into the long term future of ultrasound technology. InMedica, a leading independent market intelligence provider of global ultrasound research, has closely monitored the evolution of these products, and as... details >>

With increasing pressure on governments to improve the quality of care, whilst reducing the burden of healthcare funding, hospitals are seeking more cost-effective solutions. Increasingly, these include reducing hospital visits through outpatient and home-care solutions. InMedica analyses the im... details >>

Over the past ten years, Computed Tomography (CT) vendors have been in a fierce race to capitalise on the trend for multi-slice CT equipment. However, in the last three years, increasing concerns over radiation exposure from CT examinations have driven a focus on dose-reduction, and CT produ... details >>

In an attempt to reduce cost inefficiencies, healthcare expenditure is being reviewed globally. Healthcare professionals are searching for solutions that provide improvement to the quality of care, demanding products that can improve the healthcare system in the most cost effective way. ... details >>