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Barack Obama's agenda for the US health system will have a massive impact on the fiscal 2011 budget. We detail what the US president is proposing.
Hospitals In The Emerging Market
Brazil, China and India represent three of the most rapidly developing healthcare infrastructures in the world.
Brazil, China and India represent three of the most rapidly developing healthcare infrastructures in the world.
Spreading the Holiday Cheer for Children
The festive period is a challenging but rewarding time for the hospital sector, especially where children are concerned.
The festive period is a challenging but rewarding time for the hospital sector, especially where children are concerned.
Curing Zimbabwe's Healthcare Crisis
A cholera outbreak pushed an already stretched Zimbabwean healthcare system to breaking point.
A cholera outbreak pushed an already stretched Zimbabwean healthcare system to breaking point.
Radio Days
Having been with the Academy of Radiology Research for more than 12 years, Renee Cruea has made a name for herself in...
Having been with the Academy of Radiology Research for more than 12 years, Renee Cruea has made a name for herself in...
New Order for Change
Asia is set to be the growth engine for the global healthcare sector.
Asia is set to be the growth engine for the global healthcare sector.
Compare and Contrast - US Analyses Treatment Options
At the start of 2009, the US Congress made available $1.1bn in stimulus funds for comparative effectiveness research.
At the start of 2009, the US Congress made available $1.1bn in stimulus funds for comparative effectiveness research.
Treating Australia's Healthcare System
When Kevin Rudd became Australia's Prime Minister in 2007 he pledged to reform its ageing healthcare system.
When Kevin Rudd became Australia's Prime Minister in 2007 he pledged to reform its ageing healthcare system.
Reprocess to Impress
The medical device reprocessing industry was valued at nearly US$520.9m in 2008 and is expected to continue growing.
The medical device reprocessing industry was valued at nearly US$520.9m in 2008 and is expected to continue growing.
Reforming the US Healthcare System
Barack Obama is battling against politicians, wealthy citizens and pharma firms to provide health insurance for all.
Barack Obama is battling against politicians, wealthy citizens and pharma firms to provide health insurance for all.
UK Increases the Bandwidth
During 2008, about 5,000 patients in the UK underwent gastric band surgery.
During 2008, about 5,000 patients in the UK underwent gastric band surgery.
Is Obesity in the US Going Off the Scale?
In the last 25 years adult obesity in the US has doubled, while childhood obesity has tripled.
In the last 25 years adult obesity in the US has doubled, while childhood obesity has tripled.
Is South Africa Equipped for Success?
South Africa's healthcare expenditure has more than doubled in recent years, offering valuable market opportunities.
South Africa's healthcare expenditure has more than doubled in recent years, offering valuable market opportunities.
The Arguments For or Against Robotics
Despite obvious potential, robotics has not yet found a home in surgery.
Despite obvious potential, robotics has not yet found a home in surgery.
Occupational Hazard
Janice Huy, Teri Palermo and Eileen Storey of the CDC examine the prevalence of blood-borne infections.
Janice Huy, Teri Palermo and Eileen Storey of the CDC examine the prevalence of blood-borne infections.
Silent Treatment
Abusive, insulting and rude behaviour are traits that you would not normally associate with healthcare professionals.
Abusive, insulting and rude behaviour are traits that you would not normally associate with healthcare professionals.
Dissecting a Case – The Legal Perspective on Clinical Negligence
Recent claims suggest clinical negligence could force the NHS in Britain to payout £713m in fees between 2009 and 2010.
Recent claims suggest clinical negligence could force the NHS in Britain to payout £713m in fees between 2009 and 2010.
Doctoring New Nursing Careers in the UK
In recent years the role of nurses has become increasingly diverse, no matter where you are in the world.
In recent years the role of nurses has become increasingly diverse, no matter where you are in the world.
Growth and Maturity in Asia
The need to cope with the medical needs of Asia's ageing population has opened up new vistas for the imaging market.
The need to cope with the medical needs of Asia's ageing population has opened up new vistas for the imaging market.
Doctor's Doctor
Dr Arl Van Moore is president of the American College of Radiology (ACR) and president of Charlotte Radiology.
Dr Arl Van Moore is president of the American College of Radiology (ACR) and president of Charlotte Radiology.
Privilege is Mine
Professor Andy Adam recently ended his one-year presidency of the European Society of Radiology.
Professor Andy Adam recently ended his one-year presidency of the European Society of Radiology.
Breathing New Life into Palliative Care
Recent funding boosts and strategy developments for palliative care in the UK signal a positive turning point.
Recent funding boosts and strategy developments for palliative care in the UK signal a positive turning point.
Does Death Really Count?
Will the reporting of hospital death rates really offer an inside view into how hospitals around the world work?
Will the reporting of hospital death rates really offer an inside view into how hospitals around the world work?
Managing 60 Years of the NHS
Britain's National Health Service recently marked the 60th anniversary of its foundation.
Britain's National Health Service recently marked the 60th anniversary of its foundation.
E-Health Experts
As the world looks towards a global e-health system, Stephen Withers considers Australia's ongoing efforts in the area.
As the world looks towards a global e-health system, Stephen Withers considers Australia's ongoing efforts in the area.
A Matter of Trust – Advances in E-Health
Healthcare could be ready to take a significant leap forward with the announcement of two groundbreaking projects.
Healthcare could be ready to take a significant leap forward with the announcement of two groundbreaking projects.
Troubleshooter
NHS Lothian's John Jack tells Paul French how he aims to restore confidence in Scotland's ailing St John's Hospital.
NHS Lothian's John Jack tells Paul French how he aims to restore confidence in Scotland's ailing St John's Hospital.
Safe and Sound
Medical errors still occur with a worrying frequency, yet many of them are entirely preventable.
Medical errors still occur with a worrying frequency, yet many of them are entirely preventable.
A Different Kind of Check-Up
The alleged role of doctors in the attempted UK bombings has raised serious questions about security in healthcare.
The alleged role of doctors in the attempted UK bombings has raised serious questions about security in healthcare.
Can You Communicate?
Failure to speak up or failure to listen has a debilitating effect on hospital staff and management interaction.
Failure to speak up or failure to listen has a debilitating effect on hospital staff and management interaction.
Anaesthesiology Wakes Up
Anaesthesiologists are having to adapt to a period of change as their practices and role come under increasing scrutiny.
Anaesthesiologists are having to adapt to a period of change as their practices and role come under increasing scrutiny.
Mixed Fortunes
The year 2006 was a tempestuous time for international healthcare markets, but what of 2007?
The year 2006 was a tempestuous time for international healthcare markets, but what of 2007?
Picture of Health
Dr Uwe Klima has worked on three continents during his long career in cardiothoracic surgery.
Dr Uwe Klima has worked on three continents during his long career in cardiothoracic surgery.
WHO Maps HIV Drug Resistance
HIV/AIDS continues to be the scourge of developing countries, but the World Health Organisation aims to change this.
HIV/AIDS continues to be the scourge of developing countries, but the World Health Organisation aims to change this.
Workers Movement: the Push-Pull Factor
Analysis of the issues surrounding health worker migration often boils down to a question of ‘brain drain or brain...
Analysis of the issues surrounding health worker migration often boils down to a question of ‘brain drain or brain...
New Directions in Healthcare
From market consolidation to new revenue models, it has been a turbulent few months in the healthcare industry.
From market consolidation to new revenue models, it has been a turbulent few months in the healthcare industry.
