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HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-10-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Human Diseases
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders
1, record 1, English, Canadian%20Organization%20for%20Rare%20Disorders
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CORD 2, record 1, English, CORD
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CORD is Canada's national network for organizations representing all those with rare disorders. CORD provides a strong common voice to advocate for health policy and a healthcare system that works for those with rare disorders. CORD works with governments, researchers, clinicians and industry to promote research, diagnosis, treatment and services for all rare disorders in Canada. 3, record 1, English, - Canadian%20Organization%20for%20Rare%20Disorders
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Canadian Organisation for Rare Disorders
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Maladies humaines
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders
1, record 1, French, Canadian%20Organization%20for%20Rare%20Disorders
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- CORD 2, record 1, French, CORD
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Organisation Canadienne pour les Maladies Rares 3, record 1, French, Organisation%20Canadienne%20pour%20les%20Maladies%20Rares
unofficial, feminine noun
- CORD 3, record 1, French, CORD
correct, feminine noun
- CORD 3, record 1, French, CORD
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Organisation Canadienne pour les Maladies Rares (CORD) est un réseau national canadien pour les organismes représentant les individus ayant une maladie rare. CORD plaide pour un système de santé et des politiques en santé intégrant les besoins des personnes ayant une maladie rare. L'organisme travaille en collaboration avec le gouvernement, les chercheurs, les cliniciens et l'industrie pour promouvoir la recherche, le diagnostic, le traitement et les services nécessaires à toutes les maladies rares au Canada. 3, record 1, French, - Canadian%20Organization%20for%20Rare%20Disorders
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-11-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Radiotelephony
- Internet and Telematics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- fifth-generation network
1, record 2, English, fifth%2Dgeneration%20network
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- fifth generation network 2, record 2, English, fifth%20generation%20network
correct
- 5G network 3, record 2, English, 5G%20network
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The most evident advantage of 5G networks over 4G(fourth-generation) is the speed of the network. However, there are also advantages relating to reduced latency – meaning faster response times as well as fast download speeds. This opens up a wealth of potential applications across industry due to improved operational efficiency. Among the applications for 5G are superfast broadband with no need for landlines, 5G mobile telecommunications, the creation of smart factories, holographic technologies, televisions, remote healthcare, and driverless cars with 5G communication as well as car-to-car communication. 4, record 2, English, - fifth%2Dgeneration%20network
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Radiotéléphonie
- Internet et télématique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- réseau de cinquième génération
1, record 2, French, r%C3%A9seau%20de%20cinqui%C3%A8me%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ration
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- réseau 5G 2, record 2, French, r%C3%A9seau%205G
correct, masculine noun
- réseau de 5G 3, record 2, French, r%C3%A9seau%20de%205G
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les réseaux 5G sont virtualisés et gérés par les logiciels, et ils exploitent les technologies infonuagiques. Ils simplifieront également la mobilité, grâce à des capacités d'itinérance ouverte et transparente entre l'accès cellulaire et l'accès Wi-Fi. Les utilisateurs mobiles peuvent rester connectés à Internet lorsqu'ils passent d'une connexion sans fil extérieure à un réseau sans fil à [l']intérieur, sans aucune intervention de sa part ni aucun besoin de renouveler son authentification. 4, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20de%20cinqui%C3%A8me%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ration
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-09-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Informatics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Technology Services Industry Association
1, record 3, English, Technology%20Services%20Industry%20Association
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- TSIA 2, record 3, English, TSIA
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Technology Services Industry Association(TSIA) is the world's leading organization dedicated to advancing the business of technology services. Technology services organizations large and small look to TSIA for world-class business frameworks, best practices based on real-world results, detailed performance benchmarking, exceptional peer networking opportunities, and high-profile certification and awards programs. TSIA corporate members represent the world's top technology companies as well as scores of innovative small and midsize businesses in four major markets : enterprise IT and telecom, consumer technology, healthcare and healthcare IT, and industrial equipment and technology. 3, record 3, English, - Technology%20Services%20Industry%20Association
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Informatique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Technology Services Industry Association
1, record 3, French, Technology%20Services%20Industry%20Association
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- TSIA 2, record 3, French, TSIA
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-05-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- health care industry
1, record 4, English, health%20care%20industry
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- medical industry 2, record 4, English, medical%20industry
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An aggregation of sectors within the economic system that provides goods and services to treat patients with curative, preventive, rehabilitative, and palliative care. 3, record 4, English, - health%20care%20industry
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The modern health care industry is divided into many sectors and depends on interdisciplinary teams of trained professionals and paraprofessionals to meet health needs of individuals and populations. 3, record 4, English, - health%20care%20industry
Record 4, Key term(s)
- healthcare industry
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- industrie des soins de santé
1, record 4, French, industrie%20des%20soins%20de%20sant%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- industrie médicale 2, record 4, French, industrie%20m%C3%A9dicale
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medicina, Higiene y Salud
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- industria médica
1, record 4, Spanish, industria%20m%C3%A9dica
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-06-13
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Canada’s Medical Technology Companies
1, record 5, English, Canada%26rsquo%3Bs%20Medical%20Technology%20Companies
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- MEDEC 2, record 5, English, MEDEC
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- Medical Devices Canada 3, record 5, English, Medical%20Devices%20Canada
former designation, correct
- MEDEC 4, record 5, English, MEDEC
former designation, correct
- MEDEC 4, record 5, English, MEDEC
- Canada’s Medical Device Technology Companies 5, record 5, English, Canada%26rsquo%3Bs%20Medical%20Device%20Technology%20Companies
former designation, correct
- Canadian Association of Manufacturers of Medical Devices 6, record 5, English, Canadian%20Association%20of%20Manufacturers%20of%20Medical%20Devices
former designation, correct
- CAMMD 7, record 5, English, CAMMD
former designation, correct
- CAMMD 7, record 5, English, CAMMD
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
MEDEC-Canada's Medical Technology Companies is the national association created by and for the Canadian medical device industry. MEDEC is the primary source for advocacy, information and education on the medical device industry for members, the greater healthcare community, industry partners and the general public. Our goals are to advance health outcomes for patients in Canada and the growth and vibrancy of the industry in Canada. We focus on ensuring access to proven, safe technology and new, innovative medical technology developed by our member companies. 8, record 5, English, - Canada%26rsquo%3Bs%20Medical%20Technology%20Companies
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Les Sociétés canadiennes de technologies médicales
1, record 5, French, Les%20Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9s%20canadiennes%20de%20technologies%20m%C3%A9dicales
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- MEDEC 1, record 5, French, MEDEC
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- Instruments médicaux Canada 2, record 5, French, Instruments%20m%C3%A9dicaux%20Canada
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- MEDEC 3, record 5, French, MEDEC
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- MEDEC 3, record 5, French, MEDEC
- Association canadienne des fabricants d'équipement médical 4, record 5, French, Association%20canadienne%20des%20fabricants%20d%27%C3%A9quipement%20m%C3%A9dical
former designation, correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
MEDEC - Les Sociétés canadiennes de technologies médicales est l'association nationale créée par et pour l'industrie canadienne de technologies des dispositifs médicaux. MEDEC est la principale source de défense des droits, d'information et d'éducation au sujet du secteur des technologies des dispositifs médicaux pour ses membres, pour la communauté élargie des soins de santé, pour les partenaires de l'industrie et pour l'ensemble du public. Nos buts sont d'améliorer les résultats des soins de santé pour les patients, ainsi que la croissance et la fécondité de notre secteur d'activité au Canada. Notre objectif consiste à assurer l'accès à une technologie éprouvée et sûre ainsi qu'à de nouvelles technologies médicales novatrices, mises au point par les sociétés membres. 1, record 5, French, - Les%20Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9s%20canadiennes%20de%20technologies%20m%C3%A9dicales
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2008-01-14
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Medical and Hospital Organization
- Chemistry
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Society of Clinical Chemists
1, record 6, English, Canadian%20Society%20of%20Clinical%20Chemists
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- CSCC 2, record 6, English, CSCC
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Society of Clinical Chemists(CSCC) is a national scientific and professional society representing clinical biochemists across Canada. It provides leadership in the practice of clinical biochemistry and clinical laboratory medicine through service, education and research. The Society establishes standards for diagnostic services and serves as a resource to government, industry and healthcare associations, in the interest of the general public. 3, record 6, English, - Canadian%20Society%20of%20Clinical%20Chemists
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Organisation médico-hospitalière
- Chimie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- La Société canadienne des clinico-chimistes
1, record 6, French, La%20Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20canadienne%20des%20clinico%2Dchimistes
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Société canadienne des clinicochimistes
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2005-12-05
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Hygiene and Health
- Scientific Information
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Healthcare Infostructures : The Development of Information-Based Infrastructures for the Healthcare Industry
1, record 7, English, Healthcare%20Infostructures%20%3A%20The%20Development%20of%20Information%2DBased%20Infrastructures%20for%20the%20Healthcare%20Industry
correct, United States
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Diebold Institute for Public Policy Studies, Inc. 1, record 7, English, - Healthcare%20Infostructures%20%3A%20The%20Development%20of%20Information%2DBased%20Infrastructures%20for%20the%20Healthcare%20Industry
Record 7, Key term(s)
- Healthcare Infostructures : The Development of Information Based Infrastructures for the Healthcare Industry
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Hygiène et santé
- Information scientifique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Healthcare Infostructures : The Development of Information-Based Infrastructures for the Healthcare Industry
1, record 7, French, Healthcare%20Infostructures%20%3A%20The%20Development%20of%20Information%2DBased%20Infrastructures%20for%20the%20Healthcare%20Industry
correct, United States
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Key term(s)
- Healthcare Infostructures : The Development of Information Based Infrastructures for the Healthcare Industry
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-09-25
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Urinary Tract
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Continence Foundation
1, record 8, English, Canadian%20Continence%20Foundation
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- The Simon Foundation for Continence Canada 1, record 8, English, The%20Simon%20Foundation%20for%20Continence%20Canada
former designation, correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mission: To enhance the quality of life for people experiencing incontinence by helping, them and/or their caregivers, to confidently seek and access cures and treatment options. To this end, the Foundation will implement and encourage important public and professional education, support, advocacy and research to advance incontinence treatment and/or management. 1, record 8, English, - Canadian%20Continence%20Foundation
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Background : Founded in 1986, The Canadian Continence Foundation(formerly The Simon Foundation for Continence Canada) is the only national non-profit organization serving the interest of people experiencing incontinence. The organization is led by people with incontinence and by professionals from all health disciplines. The Canadian Continence Foundation is supported by donations from the public, healthcare professionals and private industry. 1, record 8, English, - Canadian%20Continence%20Foundation
Record 8, Key term(s)
- Continence Foundation
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Appareil urinaire
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Fondation d'aide aux personnes incontinentes (Canada)
1, record 8, French, Fondation%20d%27aide%20aux%20personnes%20incontinentes%20%28Canada%29
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- Fondation Simon pour la continence (Canada) 1, record 8, French, Fondation%20Simon%20pour%20la%20continence%20%28Canada%29
former designation, correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mission : Améliorer la qualité de vie des personnes touchées par l'incontinence - celles qui en souffrent et celles qui leur procurent des soins - en les incitant à chercher différents traitements et en les aidant à y accéder. À cette fin, la Fondation s'engage à promouvoir l'éducation du public et des professionnels en matière d'incontinence, à fournir du soutien aux personnes qui en sont atteintes, à défendre leurs intérêts et à appuyer les programmes de recherche en vue d'améliorer les traitements ainsi que la gestion de l'incontinence. 1, record 8, French, - Fondation%20d%27aide%20aux%20personnes%20incontinentes%20%28Canada%29
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Historique : Fondée en 1986, la Fondation d'aide aux personnes incontinentes (Canada) - anciennement appelée la Fondation Simon pour la continence (Canada) - est le seul organisme national à but non lucratif à défendre les intérêts des personnes incontinentes. L'organisme est dirigé par des personnes atteintes d'incontinence et par des professionnels représentant diverses disciplines de la santé. La Fondation est financée par des dons provenant du public, des professionnels de la santé et du secteur privé. 1, record 8, French, - Fondation%20d%27aide%20aux%20personnes%20incontinentes%20%28Canada%29
Record 8, Key term(s)
- Fondation d'aide aux personnes incontinentes
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2003-07-31
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Medical and Hospital Organization
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Association of Professional Regulatory Affairs
1, record 9, English, Canadian%20Association%20of%20Professional%20Regulatory%20Affairs
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- CAPRA 1, record 9, English, CAPRA
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Canadian Association of Professional Regulatory Affairs(CAPRA) is a non-profit association dedicated to providing information and education for regulatory affairs professionals in the Healthcare Industry in Canada. 1, record 9, English, - Canadian%20Association%20of%20Professional%20Regulatory%20Affairs
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Organisation médico-hospitalière
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Association canadienne des professionnels en réglementation
1, record 9, French, Association%20canadienne%20des%20professionnels%20en%20r%C3%A9glementation
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- ACPR 1, record 9, French, ACPR
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Association canadienne des professionnels en réglementation est le premier organisme dans le domaine de la réglementation des produits pharmaceutiques au Canada. Elle s'autofinance par le biais des cotisations de ses membres et des réunions qu'elle commandite. Elle fut fondée en 1982 afin de fournir un forum au sein duquel les professionnels de la réglementation en matière de produits pharmaceutiques peuvent interagir et se tenir au courant de l'environnement réglementaire qui est en perpétuel changement. Au fil des années, le nombre de membres a augmenté à environ 900. Également, sa mission a pris de l'ampleur pour inclure les affaires réglementaires fédérales et provinciales pour les produits pharmaceutiques et biologiques, les instruments médicaux , les herbes médicinales, les médicaments vétérinaires, et les produits radiopharmaceutiques. Au fur et à mesure que l'industrie se mondialise, l'importance de l'harmonisation internationale s'accroît. 2, record 9, French, - Association%20canadienne%20des%20professionnels%20en%20r%C3%A9glementation
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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