Heart disease is a major cause of health hazard in PNG and South Pacific Islands. More needs to be done to improve the heart health in our community. To test the health of your patient’s heart, the most common method is using a medical device known as an electrocardiograph (ECG). The ECG is commonly used Read more about How does early detection of heart diseases save lives?[…]
Keeping track of your baby’s health Baby Heart Monitors (aka Fetal Doppler monitors) are typically a compact, handheld device that uses ultrasound to hear and monitor an unborn child’s heartbeat. Originally intended for use by health care professionals, the fetal dopplers have become extremely popular for personal use. Fetal dopplers have become so simple and easy-to-use that even expectant Read more about What is Fetal Doppler?[…]
Breast cancer is the top cancer in women both in the developed and the developing world. Dramatically, one-third of these cancer deaths can be decreased if detected and treated early. The incidence of breast cancer is increasing in the developing world due to increase life expectancy, increase urbanisations and adoption of western lifestyles. So far Read more about Are you aware of the New Breast Cancer Screening Tool?[…]
Make blood donations and anaemia screenings more easier, affordable, and accessible than ever before. Haemoglobin (HB) analysers are useful to determine the amount of red blood cell in the body. Performing clinical diagnostic analysis on HB concentration is a common blood test for anaemia, nutritional deficiencies, pregnancy and other tropical diseases like malaria. Therefore, its important that HB analysers Read more about What is HB Analyser?[…]
Orthopaedic implants – combining innovation with the technology can improve the quality of life for patients. When dealing with bone fractures, it’s important that the bone is healed properly in its original position. There are several treatments for a broken bone, depending on how severe the break is and where it is. While some bones can healed Read more about Orthopaedic Implants[…]
Pointe 180 II Clinical Chemistry Analyzer A global market leader within the in-vitro diagnostics industry, Pointe Scientific has developed an innovative and cutting-edge diagnostic solution for hospitals, clinical, research and molecular labs, food testing, forensic toxicology, veterinary labs and life sciences. Pointe 180 II – a state-of-the-art, compact bench-top analyser designed for the processing of biochemistries, tube Read more about Biochemical Analyser-Pointe 180 II[…]
About World Hepatitis Day 2016 Though World Hepatitis Day (July 28th) has passed, we continue to spread awareness of this movement to eliminate viral hepatitis by 2030. At the World Health Assembly in May, WHO Member States are set to adopt the first ever eliminating strategy for viral hepatitis, with ambitious targets and a goal to eliminate hepatitis as Read more about World Hepatitis Day 2016[…]
Addressing the problem Pacific countries are making strides towards their goals to improve maternal health (Millennium Development Goal 5). However, we’re still some way to go, with the South Pacific region ranking third worst behind Sub-Saharan Africa and Southern Asia. In the Pacific, where populations are often spread across remote and difficult to access islands, Read more about Feminine Convenient Test Kits[…]
For personnel working in radiation areas, this electronic pocket dosimeter provides an accurate and instantaneous indication of accumulated exposure. The PDM-127, manufactured by the Hitachi Aloka company in Japan, protects the wearer from the harmful effects of radiation by tracking changes in exposure and keeping an ongoing record of the user’s dose over time. They are designed Read more about How to monitor Radiation?[…]
A full blood count (FBC), is usually the first test requested by physicians to assess general patient health. The CBC can be used to detect a wide range of pathological states including anemia, infection and hematological malignancy, as well as for the monitoring of cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Therefore, many hospitals and clinics need modern day Read more about Haematology Analyser[…]