January 08, 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
- Service Manual for the LUNAR DPX-IQ sw4.7E.
- Re: Konica Laser Imager Li-7 -"image problem"
- Service manual for Valleylab Force EZ
- Schemes for Kodak DryView 8100 and 8150
- Elscint selectsp
- 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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CMS seeks comments on plan to broaden coverage.
Workers fail to follow basic infection control practices, CDC says.
A federal judge has dismissed the Medtronic lawsuits in a decision with implications about federal oversight in adjudication of medical equipment matters.
MRI of the wrist at 3T provides a road map for patients with torn ligaments who need surgery and in many cases, can rule out surgery for those patients who don't need it, according to a recent study.
Molecular Breast Imaging screening appears to be comparable to mammography for women with dense breast tissue, according to RSNA News.
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UCLA scientists can now see brain aging before symptoms appear using both PET scans and information on patients' Alzheimer's risk.
New York-Presbyterian / Columbia's Dr. Martin Leon and Dr. Craig Smith--who performed a bypass on President Clinton--are testing a new way of inserting a heart valve using a catheter and new fixation method.
As suits pile up over a controversial medical device for women and 22 federal cases over OBTape are consolidated, the manufacturer has won its first verdict.
MMWR study shows smoke-free ordinance leads to lower myocardial infarction rate.
Due to economic conditions and security issues, the Meditec-Clinika 2009 Conference scheduled for February 21-23, 2009 in Hyderabad India is postponed until 2010, dates to be determined.
The French medical device industry has plans to expand operations in Asia.
DOTmed Press Room
RamSoft Ranked #2 in Top 20 Best in KLAS Awards
RamSoft is pleased to announce that RamSoft PowerServer PACS has ranked #2 in the PACS (Ambulatory) market segment in the 2008 Top 20 Best in KLAS Awards: Software & Professional Services report.
Medtronic Begins Test of Complete SE Stent
Medtronic said it has started to enroll patients in a clinical trial designed to test its Complete SE stent on people who have narrowed blood vessels in the thigh.
Letter From the Editor
PET Projects
This week's DOTmed News reports on the promise and prospects for PET imaging. For example, Medicare is proposing to expand PET in cancer diagnosis. UCLA scientists have used a specialized PET scan to help diagnose brain aging early. And, MEDRAD and the University of Zurich are studying dynamic PET imaging.
As always, DOTmed provides a compendium of news that matters to you, with updates on medical equipment technologies, companies and markets. Keep up to speed on medico-legal issues, too. For instance this week we report on Medtronic's law suit status, and Mentor Corp's first verdict in the OBTape suits. (Click on the tabs at the top of your screen for the full docket of stories under each heading.)
And check back daily for updates. See you tomorrow!
Barbara Kram, Editor
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People & Companies
- RSTI Reports the Passing of Founder and President Terrence M. Speth
- The charismatic leader of Radiological Service Training Institute and industry icon died December 29.
- Atlas Medical Technologies Opens New Facility in Florida
- Their 15,000-square-foot facility boasts a fully climate controlled warehouse and adds an additional two test cells for a total of seven. The company has 40,000 square feet of warehouse space in the continental United States.
- MEDRAD Sponsors PET Research
- MEDRAD sponsors PET research with University of Zurich; controlled FDG delivery study uses Intego(TM).
- VisionShare Offers Secure Software Solutions
- Their focus is on digital and IT solutions for healthcare.
- Boston Scientific Acquires Labcoat Limited
- The acquisition capitalizes on Labcoat's drug-eluting stent technology.
- NovaRad Scores PACS Contract With Gove County Medical Center
- To help further enhance patient service, Gove County Medical Center (GCMC) in Quinter, Kans., has selected NovaRad's NovaPACS technology.
- XStream Systems Chooses Medication Safety Expert
- Pat Earl has joined XStream Systems, Inc., as Vice President of Business Development.
- Johnson & Johnson Completes Omrix Buyout
- Johnson & Johnson said it has completed its tender offer for shares of Omrix Biopharmaceuticals Inc., a New York-based maker of surgical sealants with production in Israel.
- Sanjay Gupta to Be Offered Surgeon General Post
- CNN's top doc would join President-elect Obama's administration, several outlets have confirmed.
- Scantek Medical, Inc. Filed Bankruptcy
- Scantek Medical, Inc. announced that it filed a voluntary petition in U.S. Bankruptcy Court.
- BIOLASE Technology, Inc. Broadcasting Root Canal Procedure
- Dr. Phil spinoff TV show "The Doctors" will feature the company's medical laser in Thursday broadcast.
