January 01, 2009
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- Honest / Dishonest
- I NEED REFERENCES OF DELIMED MEDIZINTECHNIK
- Frederick Benson and C.M.B. Air Cargo Scam
- Need references ASAP on Royi Goldman
- Beware of Ricky Rosas / Universal Medical Engineering Services
- Shaun Kurtz & Miracle Medi Systems Inc.
- Service Technicians
- Siemens Arcadis Varic error 25 unit shuts down
- problem with US HDI 3000
- Service Manual for the LUNAR DPX-IQ sw4.7E.
- Re: Konica Laser Imager Li-7 -"image problem"
- Service manual for Valleylab Force EZ
- Charity
- UNICEF Canada: Gifts that Give Back for the Holidays
- Re: I have a mammography system to donate to a 501c3
- Sleepdiagnostic equipment needed
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The Robopsy, a prototype medical device that assists with biopsies for lung cancer patients, won the $10,000 top prize at the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) 2008 show.
New York Methodist Hospital is now performing stress MRIs. The procedure offers physicians an alternative for diagnosing coronary artery disease in patients who are unable to exercise because of health reasons. NYM is the only hospital in Brooklyn performing the test.
Using PET scans, Vanderbilt University researchers found that individuals--labeled as novelty-seekers because of the way their bodies process dopamine--face an uphill battle in keeping their New Year's resolutions.
Government issues final rule requiring surety bonds for durable medical equipment suppliers in fight against home health fraud.
New Year's celebrations will be postponed by one second, says the National Institute of Standards and Technology. The adjustment will be made just before 7 PM, Eastern Time.
'Tis always the Season to Go Bidding on DOTmed! Whatever you're wishing for, it's here right now. Happy Holidays to All!
There's lots of news in finance lately, it's not all bad.
Separating important health risks from the chaff.
More than 230 medical device manufacturers generate a payroll that exceeds one billion dollars in Massachusetts.
Researchers at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center have developed one of the first nanoparticle probes that may be adapted for tumor targeting and treatment. The next generation of nanoparticles may provide better contrast agents for PET imaging.
Implanted device causes body to naturally lower blood pressure. Columbia University Medical Center and New York-Presbyterian Hospital are leading a national trial of new therapeutic technology.
Discovery of conditions that physicians were not looking for presents complex and costly choices. That's one of several hot topics in the January issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology (JACR).
Back pain affects more than 80 percent of people and costs more than $100 billion annually in the U.S. But is the surgery cost effective?
DOTmed Press Room
Gammex Unveils Stereotactic Mammographic Accreditation Phantom and Other Technologies
Just in time for the new year, Gammex, Middleton, WI has introduced and highlighted several technologies for testing and accreditation of critical imaging equipment.
GE Healthcare Launches New Version of Centricity Business
Solution delivers additional functionality across proven Centricity Business application suites; Major new release live at key customer sites.
Letter From the Editor
New Year's (Health) Resolutions
On any given visit to the health club, you'll see the usual faces of dedicated exercisers. But starting next week, the regulars will be joined by those with resolutions to take more time for their health.
This week's DOTmed News includes several health stories including a report on the most important health measures you can take. You'll also read an unusual finding that those who are risk takers are likely to process dopamine differently, causing their lack of resolve. Also related to the new year, we added one second to the calendar in 2008 to make sure that the atomic clocks were in synch with the sun. No wonder last year seemed long.
Here's to a healthy and prosperous 2009. Let's hope those newcomers are still at the gym come March.
Happy New Year!
Barbara Kram, Editor
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- University of Pennsylvania Trauma Surgeon Killed in Iraq
- John P. "JP" Pryor, MD was felled by enemy fire on Christmas Day.
- Intelerad Medical Systems -- PACS Pros
- A DOTmed exclusive profile covers the company's origins and latest offerings.
- RCG HealthCare Consulting--a Look at Mass General's Firm
- The non-profit entity is owned by Radiology Associates at Massachusetts General Hospital. Read a DOTmed exclusive report on their work.
- National Eye Health Education Program Names New Planning Committee Chair
- Anne L. Coleman, M.D., Ph.D., has been appointed.
- Medical Coaches--a Popular Enterprise With a Unique Start
- From charitable missions worldwide to major OEM partnerships, the company has done well by doing good.
- New Polymer Works on Dogs With Corneal Disease
- An experimental polymer, made by Nicast Ltd. of Israel, is being tested on dogs with corneal disease. The polymer is formed into fibers that can be used in medical devices that release medication. Human applications may follow.
- Nihon Kohden Corporation Acquires Neurotronics, Inc.
- Nihon Kohden Corporation announced the mutual agreement of acquisition of a 100% share of Neurotronics Incorporated in Gainesville, Florida.
- CFI Medical Solutions--Unsung Hero of the Exam Room
- A DOTmed exclusive look at Contour Fabricators, Inc., whose core business is patient positioning products.
- Merge Healthcare a Dominant Force in Digital Solutions
- The company's portfolio ranges from toolkits to full RIS/PACS applications--a DOTmed exclusive report.
