Monday, August 8th, 2011
Fantastic new development for Cystic Fibrosis!
Fantastic new development for Cystic Fibrosis!
EU Approval for TOBI Podhaler comes as great news for cystic fibrosis patients across the country. TOBI Podhaler, an inhaled therapy for patients with cystic fibrosis, is to be used with patients 6years+ for suppression of chronic lung infections.
“With the approval of the TOBI Podhaler in Europe, and innovative version of an established treatment has become available that will improve the delivery of tobramycin and should have a positive impact on patients’ quality of life”, said Professor Stuart Elborn, President of the European Cystic Fibrosis Society and Professor of Respiratory Medicine at Queens University.
As a result of this approval, it means that the treatment can now be administered with a user-friendly and compact device in comparison to the previously administered nebuliser. This also reduces the treatment time from 20 minutes down to an amazing 5-6 minutes, delivering a higher level of patient satisfaction.
Dr. Greg Hays of Novartis said “It is an important symbol of our long term commitment to improving the quality of care for patients with this serious and potentially life-threatening disease.”
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Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
Sonographer carrying out an Ultrasound
Welcome to Mysciencejobs where today we are looking at imaging technology as applied to the fields of medical science . In particular we will look at Radiology and ultrasonics, both similar but distinct branches of diagnostic medicine undertaken specifically by Radiologists and Sonographers.
Radiologists direct an array of imaging technologies such as (CT) computed tomography, (PET) Positron Emission Tomograph, Nuclear Medicine and (MRI) Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Radiology is amongst the most competitive branches of medicine with further advances in computer technology leading to rapid expansion in the field.
Sonographers are another specialist branch of diagnostic medical professionals who utilse ultrasound to diagnose various medical conditions though the use of ultrasonics by producing imaging via scans, 3D, and Video. Sonographers require an indepth understanding of ultrasound physics, cross sectional anatomy, physiology, pathology and communication skills.
Career opportunities for medical professionals in these fields have grown considerably in Ireland despite current economic conditions and as a result Irish recruitment agencies such as Jackie Brown Medical have found themselves in great demand from clients seeking both radiologists and sonographers.
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