Medical

VIKAND Partners With TUI Cruises To Provide Biomedical Calibration

Credit: Wam/thenationalnews

VIKAND recently partnered with TUI Cruises to provide specialist biomedical services for 11 of the company’s cruise ships. VIKAND’s role will be to source and maintain the fleet’s biomedical equipment, as well as provide capex forecasts and lifecycle management, says an article published on their website.

Asset management lifecycle

“I am delighted to welcome TUI Cruises as a partner,” said Peter Hult, CEO of VIKAND.

“Our worldwide biomedical technicians take a hands-on...

https://mfame.guru/vikand-partners-with-tui-cruises-to-provide-biomedical-calibration/

VIKAND Sponsors High Profile US Congressional Luncheon

Members of the US Congressional delegation and senior management of global healthcare specialist VIKAND

The event was held at the Danish Shipowners’ Association head office in Copenhagen on 12th April to honour Congressman Hoyer’s contribution to the Club’s 102 year history of fostering collaboration and good relations between Denmark and the United States.

Congressman Hoyer was part of a bi-partisan delegation of eight US House members and one US Senator who also visited Germany and Poland to...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/04/14/vikand-sponsors-high-profile-us-congressional-luncheon/

All about the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL): how does it happen, who is at risk, what’s the latest on treatment

Dr Anthony Theodorides

by Dr Anthony Theodorides, Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Knee Surgeon Athens, Greece

The burden of ACL injuries

Approximately 350,000 ACL reconstructions are carried out annually in the USA with the financial impact estimated to be around $2 billion. When the ACL tear is accompanied by meniscal or cartilage injury there is increased risk of developing subsequent osteoarthritis. Despite ACL reconstruction having excellent results, 20% of patients will suffer re-injury...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/03/17/all-about-the-anterior-cruciate-ligament-acl-how-does-it-happen-who-is-at-risk-whats-the-latest-on-treatment/

HRH The Princess Royal, Patron, Mercy Ships International, meets UK volunteers on The Global Mercy as it prepares to sail to Africa

Story? HRH The Princess Royal, Patron, Mercy Ships International, meets UK volunteers on The Global Mercy as it prepares to sail to Africa

  • HRH The Princess Royal became Patron of Mercy Ships International in 2021, and today commemorated the launch of the charity’s new hospital ship, The Global Mercy.
  • She travelled to Rotterdam today to meet Medical & Maritime volunteers who are preparing to sail to Africa on The Global Mercy.
  • Mercy Ships relies on skilled volunteers, in partnership with...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/03/04/hrh-the-princess-royal-patron-mercy-ships-international-meets-uk-volunteers-on-the-global-mercy-as-it-prepares-to-sail-to-africa/

UN agencies renew call to support seafarers and protect supply chains during COVID pandemic

UN agencies renew call to support seafarers and protect supply chains during COVID pandemic

ILO, IMO, UNCTAD and WHO reiterate calls for vaccination and crew change

The International Labour Organization (ILO), International Maritime Organization (IMO), United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have today issued a joint statement asking stakeholders to take action to support the world’s 1.9 million seafarers from being unduly impacted by...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/02/28/un-agencies-renew-call-to-support-seafarers-and-protect-supply-chains-during-covid-pandemic/

The world’s only purpose-built charity hospital ship to set sail from Antwerp

The world’s only purpose-built charity hospital ship to set sail from Antwerp

After a six-month stay in the Port of Antwerp since 12 September, where she received the final outfitting of its medical and IT facilities, the Global Mercy – the world’s only purpose-built, civilian-funded charity hospital ship – will soon depart at the end of February for field services where she is needed around the world.

Measuring 174 m long and 28.6m wide, the 37.000 GT ship is the newest and largest vessel of the...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/02/14/the-worlds-only-purpose-built-charity-hospital-ship-to-set-sail-from-antwerp/

Standard Club warns seafarer discontent storing up longer term problems

Standard Club warns seafarer discontent storing up longer term problems

Yves Vandenborn, Director of Loss Prevention at Standard Club.

A serious seafarer recruitment and retention crisis is looming unless governments and ship managers take steps to allow more shore time and improve conditions onboard ships.

The release of the 2021 Seafarers Happiness Index today (26 Jan) shows seafarer happiness levels have reached an all-time low, driven by the extra strain of spending months aboard without any...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/01/26/standard-club-warns-seafarer-discontent-storing-up-longer-term-problems/

Seably Enhances Wellness Content with WellAtSea Collaboration

Seably Enhances Wellness Content with WellAtSea Collaboration

Andrea Lodolo

January 24, 2022 Gothenburg, Sweden.  “Health and Safety are always crucial for any mariner and shipowner. The crew is a company’s biggest asset and improving their mental and physical wellbeing is essential for a safe and efficient operation.” said Andrea Lodolo, CEO of the Swedish-owned Seably platform as he announced the new joint venture between global digital marketplace Seably, and health and technology company,...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/01/24/seably-enhances-wellness-content-with-wellatsea-collaboration/

Artificial intelligence breakthrough: learning what our immune system is telling us

Artificial intelligence breakthrough: learning what our immune system is telling us

Dr Hector Zenil.

Artificial intelligence breakthrough: learning what our immune system is telling us

By James Brewer

In what promises to be a transformative leap in healthcare, scientists are developing AI means to learn from and monitor a patient’s immune system, delivering predictive analysis and preventative medicine.

A specialist company, Oxford Immune Algorithmics (OIA) is seeking a role “to end all preventable...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/10/27/artificial-intelligence-breakthrough-learning-what-our-immune-system-is-telling-us/

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