Philips Lumify Ultra-Portable Ultrasound – Now available!
YMS has just received pricing for the incredible Philips Lumify Ultra-Portable Ultrasound. It is supplied with a 60 month conditional warranty (which excludes physical damage). We are supplying the 1st batch of available units at extremely reduced prices which will be...
#badEMfest18
Brave African Discussions in Emergency Medicine Conference 22-25 March 2018 Book your ticket for an exciting new event hosted by the badEM (Brave African Discussions in Emergency Medicine) team. Come glamp [glamorous camp] with us at an outdoor, boutique medical...
New Medicines Regulator for South Africa
Government has signed the Medicines and Related Substances Amendment Act (2008) marking the official existence of the much-anticipated SAHPRA. The body is now in preparation to officially take over operations from the Medicines Control Council (MCC). According to CEO...
Patient safety – making it count
Frans van Houten - CEO at Royal Philips NV I’ve just keynoted at the 5th Annual World Patient Safety, Science & Technology Summit in California. Other speakers included former US president Bill Clinton; former VP Joe Biden and UK Health Minister Jeremy Hunt. Great...
Which countries are the best – and least – prepared for tomorrow’s health threats?
One of the greatest achievements of modern times – the overall global advance of public health – is struggling. Around the world, healthcare systems are under strain as populations swell and grow older, helped by the extension of sanitation and medical services, as...
Is a Heart Attack Cardiac Arrest?
Carrie Fisher died Tuesday following a weekend in which her health was the topic of several major news stories. For most doctors following this story, the details of the case reflected only one thing: No one seemed to know what a heart attack actually is. Direct link...
YMS wishes our clients a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year
Have you ever wondered how tough the Philips MRx Defibrillator is?
Well, wonder no more. Watch these videos and you will see why the Philips MRx is the toughest & best defibrillator in the world. Direct link to Philips MRx video page Direct link to YMS website Philips MRx page Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 Video...
Philips announces 1000th installation of its Ambient Experience
Philips announces 1000th installation of its Ambient Experience solution to create a patient-friendly hospital environment The 1000th installation coincides with the tenth anniversary of Philips’ Ambient Experience and is the company’s first installation in...
New Philips technology offers breakthrough in prostate cancer diagnosis
New Philips technology offers breakthrough in prostate cancer diagnosis One in twenty-three South African men stand the chance of getting cancer, with prostate cancer the most common type. A lack of clear imaging has led to substantial uncertainty and inaccuracy in...