December 18, 2008

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Jeffrey Immelt told analysts at the company's annual outlook meeting that GE expects to outperform the S&P next year, regardless of the "toughest environment we have ever seen."
Health Connect Partners Conferences uses new twist on a trade show. The "Reverse EXPO" format has helped them become very popular. "Early Bird" discounts are available.
Mobile entities must now enroll with Medicare as an IDTF, bill directly, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services says. Hospital services exempt.
Medicare issues Consumer Alert for beneficiaries who use oxygen equipment and supplies.


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Colonoscopy significantly reduces death from left-sided colon cancer but not from right-sided colon cancer, according to a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Transcranial Doppler Ultrasonography (TCD) and regular transfusions for children at high risk, reduced stroke to 1/10th of the incidence found before TCD was introduced.
It's important to diagnose and treat sleep problems before they develop into other health problems.
Alert discusses problems for patient safety in the use of HIT with medical devices.
Report focuses on potential of genetics and molecular-level medicine.
The DIA Electronic Document Management Conference will address challenges in an electronic world.
A Class 1 recall was issued by the FDA for two potentially dangerous unapproved medical devices manufactured by VIBE Technologies of Greeley, CO., and Nebion LLC of Los Angeles.

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FDA Clears GE Healthcare's Non-invasive, Radiation-free Lung Imaging System
VRIxv™ pulmonary imaging system records & monitors lung sounds.
Siemens Healthcare Announces the FDA Clearance of Its IQ/SPECT Technology
IQ/SPECT is Siemens newest Symbia® feature that enables a comprehensive cardiac evaluation including perfusion, attenuation correction and calcium scoring in just five minutes.

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Letter From the Editor


Colonoscopy

Now that I have your attention.

This week's DOTmed News includes a puzzling report about the possible overstated accuracy of the gold standard test for colon cancer. We've reported before on the hidden threat of flat polyps and the difficulty in detecting them. Now, they may be part of the reason that colonoscopies aren't as effective as we thought. (No one is certain, but the flat polyps may contribute to the problem of missed cancers.)

Also read about healthcare's nine most pressing issues and the top 10 technology hazards. We've also got important news on the financial, research and regulatory fronts, along with industry sector reports and more DOTmed exclusive reporting than ever.

See you tomorrow!

Barbara Kram, Editor

People & Companies

For DOTmed 100 Medical Imaging Resources Inc., Hard Times Mean Profits
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The company's well-established rental sales group and its imaging systems sales group work together to save providers money with their services.
Medimtech LLC Says Experience Is the Basis of Good Business Practices
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DOTmed 100 company uses specialized training and service background to build effective customer relations.
Designing and Engineering MRI Safety
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New American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) monograph on MRI Suite safety calls for the use of ferromagnetic detectors and features products from Mednovus.
Justin Timberlake's New Single Helps Shriners Hospitals For Children
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Downloading Justin Timberlake's new single will not only give you something to dance to - it also helps Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Echoserve Announces International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Registration
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The company has achieved ISO9001:2000 and ISO13485:2003 Medical Device Directive registration.
Architecture for Radiology Receives New Women's Center Design Commission
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Design features multiple modalities in a comforting, state-of-the-art radiology outpatient facility.
Valerie R. Cronin Named Vice President of SNM's Education and Research Foundation
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Leading nuclear medicine technologist and educator will assume foundation presidency in June 2009.
Lower Exposure Rates With Dunlee Hi-5™ Grids From Smit Röntgen
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Medical imaging components manufacturer, Dunlee, a division of Philips Healthcare, announces a new line of Smit Röntgen grids designed to reduce dose and improve image quality when imaging average to obese patients.
Alpha Source, Inc. Appoints Sales Coordinator
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Chris Smith named Sales Coordinator to help manage Alpha Source's national and international sales teams.
ImpediMed Named As Finalist for 2009 Innovation Shootout
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A leading innovator of medical devices, ImpediMed Ltd., has been named a finalist in the 2009 Innovation Shootout, taking place in January in Los Angeles and Silicon Valley.
Boston Scientific Wins FDA Clearance for Renal Artery Stent
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Its Express SD System is the first stent approved for use in renal artery disease.
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