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Intensity-Modulated Proton Therapy is proving to be effective typically for the investigation in cancer care

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  Intensity-Modulated Proton Therapy (IMP), a treatment modality for many types of cancer, is considered to be one of the most promising cancer treatments available today. It has achieved remarkable success in treating various types of cancer and has also demonstrated a reduction in tumor size. Moreover, studies have shown it to be effective in slowing the growth of prostate cancer cells, preventing the growth of ovarian cancer, and in inhibiting the growth of cervical cancer cells. This therapy has also shown signs of potential effectiveness in other cancers, including breast, pancreatic, ovarian, melanoma, and skin cancer. Intensity-Modulated Iontophoresis (IMI) is a non-invasive treatment option for cancers with high malignant potential. IMI uses a strong electric current and infuses it into a patient's body through intravenous methods or oral methods. Since the effects of electricity are so powerful, the patient must wear an IMAX mask, often several times a day, when undergoi

Hospice & Palliative Care Centers Are Integrated Part of Complex Healthcare System in Various Countries

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  Hospice care can be defined as a specific type of medical care for patients who have limited or no control over their own health. Along with palliative care, it is an integrated part of complex healthcare system in various countries. For example, since 2007, palliative care has been established by law in Germany as an integrated part of our complex healthcare system. The goal of hospice & palliative care centers is to enhance quality of life for terminally ill patients with all types of diseases. While at times providing curative form of treatment, hospice care is also focused towards reducing discomfort and pain experienced by the patients. In short, it involves all possible efforts to improve quality of life of patients suffering from terminal illness. Hospice & palliative care centers are provided at hospitals or any other suitable medical care facility where the families of terminally ill patients can visit for counseling and support. This has many advantages to the

RFID Enabled Smart Cabinets are witnessing massive demand from the hospitals as well as other healthcare facilities

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  The RFID enabled smart cabinet is a secure, integrated system for tracking and controlling the movement and storage of hazardous materials throughout the warehouse. The RFID smart cabinet only permits access to authorized employees. Inventory Management of the RFID smart cabinet allows the automatic management of hazardous materials by automatically recording and tracking hazardous items from when they arrive at the point of sale. When an item is removed from inventory the location and date of receipt of that item are logged into the RFID smart cabinet database. Once entered into the database, the information is available for auditing and re-authorization. The RFID enabled smart cabinet is a tool that has been originally developed and used in the military. It is also a boon to businesses. As long as an employee knows where and when they can gain access to a restricted area, the RFID technology can be utilized to track and secure these areas from unauthorized entry. RFID technology

Smart contracts has attracted widespread attention from software developers around the world

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  Smart Contracts are computer programs which are intended to automatically perform, control, or automatically document legally binding, exchange-able events or actions based on the terms of an agreement or contract. The term was first used by the World Wide Web and then popularized by eBay, PayPal, and other online payment technologies. This technology provides real-time execution of legally binding, exchange-able contract terms in a distributed network environment. Although this technology is still relatively new, its obvious advantages have attracted widespread attention from software developers around the world. As defined, a smart contract can be described as a computer program that coordinates the transfer of legal obligations between two parties, using a distributed network of computers to ensure contractual compliance with applicable laws and regulations. These computer protocols are programmed by legal experts in a variety of fields including computer science, law, and finan

Medical X-Ray Film Processor; the Most Important Part for the X-Ray Image Processing

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  There are two types of medical X-ray film processor, such as semi-automatic film processor and fully automatic film processor. These processors are used to decode the information carried by X-ray beam, when they are passed through the tissues. Medical X-ray film processors capture the invisible image into visible form. An automatic device is designed to move X-ray films from one solution to another, without the need for human intervention except to insert a film or cassette. Medical X-ray film processor, whether it is manual or automatic, comprises five basic steps, such as drying, washing, fixing, rinsing or stop bath, and developing. Medical X-ray film processor is the kind of processor that can process images from X-rays, CT scans, MRI's, and it can even process an X-ray film. This kind of development is a lot complicated because it involves a lot of things, including the design of the camera, the software, the data capture and all of this is done with the help of the X-ray

Big Data in healthcare is useful for tracking healthcare costs and creating and maintaining accurate patient records

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  Big data in healthcare alludes to the assortment and capacity of data from different wellbeing information innovation applications, for example, electronic wellbeing records, clinical imaging, genomic sequencing, payor records, drug examination, and wearables among other. Big data has been storming its way all throughout the planet in industries from agribusiness to medicine, drilling down to the little subtleties that have a big effect in benefit and quality outcomes. With the outstanding development of computing power within the healthcare industry, associations all throughout the planet are waking up to the need to use the enormous measures of information being created to serve themselves, their customers, and their patients. In doing in this way, they are additionally seeing the chance to apply the study of big data examination to healthcare itself. Big data in healthcare has arisen as quite possibly the main advances in the field of medicine and wellbeing. It very well may be

Patients can recover mobility and trust with the aid of spine surgery devices

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  The utilization of spine surgery devices can really give better outcomes if there should be an occurrence of such a spinal injury. It very well may be utilized to accomplish alleviation from the agony of a herniated plate or to address spinal shape gives that may have been brought about by a mishap or regular maturing measure. Spine surgery devices work by permitting the harmed individual's body to recuperate itself normally through the backrest of a gadget, which might be as a support, cushion, or other supporting devices. When this recuperating is finished, at that point the bones and muscles can recuperate normally and the spine will presently don't need to take in more pressing factor than it can deal with. This, thusly, can guarantee that there is less probability of any future wounds or sicknesses that might actually influence one's wellbeing. The utilization of such a gadget is additionally known to improve one's stance. For the individuals who experience con

Increasing Adoption of Healthcare It Solutions and Launch of New Products to Boost Demand For Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)

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  Picture archiving and communication system (PACS) is a medical imaging technology known for its economical storage and convenient access capabilities. In simple terms, PACS is a picture archiving and communications system that relies on four major components: image acquisition devices (imaging modalities), communication networks, archive and server, and integrated display workstations. Increasing adoption of diagnostic imaging for the treatment and management of various chronic diseases such as cancer and diabetes, has led to high demand for picture archiving and communication system (PACS). According to the World Health Organization’s Globocan 2020, Germany recorded 628,519 cases of cancer 252,065 cancer-related deaths in 2020.   PACS can be integrated into a radiotherapy department as a long-term archive of patient treatments. However, in the recent times, although radiotherapy systems now use Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) for both storage and communicati

Nasal cannula significantly has quick effect in reducing the difficulty in breathing problems in patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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The nasal cannula is a plastic tube with a thin metal cannula attached at its other end to form a puncture-like opening in the nasal wall. It is a small flexible tube that is often shaped like a long needle that is used to provide supplementary oxygen or greater lung flow to an individual or persons in need of respiratory assistance. This device is made up of a thin titanium tube that on one end fits into the nostril on either side or the other contains two small prongs that are inserted into the nostril and from there a mixture of oxygen and air flows into the patient's lungs. The prime function of nasal cannula is to deliver supplementary oxygen and in some cases may be used to stimulate breathing through the nose in severe cases, which may result in quick respiration. The use of this device has helped millions around the world who find it difficult to breathe on their own. In addition to using it for supplemental oxygen therapy, doctors may also use this device for patients