November 21, 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
- Re: Konica Laser Imager Li-7 -"image problem"
- Service manual for Valleylab Force EZ
- Schemes for Kodak DryView 8100 and 8150
- Elscint selectsp
- I need a copy of service manual of Continental CTF-15 table with
- 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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Advocacy groups applaud passage of bill that would permanently repeal and replace SGR.
A novel microfluidic drug delivery system makes it possible to reach parts of the body poorly served by oral and injectable medications.
Thanks to a European grant for the HyperIMAGE project, a consortium of scientists across Europe have worked with Philips to develop a proof-of-concept, pre-clinical combined MR-PET scanner that could one day lead to improved radiation therapy and cardiology treatments.
The "germ theory" of schizophrenia got a mild boost this week as scientists discover that recently afflicted schizophrenics show higher levels of inflammatory proteins in the brain.
Legislation may go to cloture vote this weekend. Read the details.
Also: Expand you MRI scanning capacity in a fraction of the time with a GE Twinspeed CXK4-150 MRI Scanner that comes with its own modular building! And you know that's just the tip of the iceberg -- so dive on in and see what else is "Just Posted" this week!
This year's RSNA should provide a very interesting look at the effects of the economy on the major OEMs. As always, vendors are whipping up the hoopla, and inside this story are great previews of what's being debuted. But DOTmed reporters will also be there to get the real buzz. Look for video interviews in our Online News direct from the show.
TomoTherapy president and CEO Fred Robertson talks with DOTmed about his perspective on ASTRO's 2009 annual meeting, changes in the radiation oncology industry and two important TomoTherapy product launches that occurred at the show. Watch the HD video.
A confocal microscope picking up brain-safe fluorescent dyes could result in more accurate and streamlined surgeries to remove tumors from the brain.
The numbers are in on the Senate's version of reform. Also read about the wide-ranging impact that the legislation would have.
Agency recommends no routine screening for women 40-49, no self-examination. Read the details.
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta has received a financial boon in the form of a $30 million grant to help break ground on a new pediatric research facility and to aid in the development of Children's Marcus Autism Center.
Men who toiled at factories that exposed them to high levels of bisphenol-A - a plastic softener - were more than four times more likely to experience sexual problems, according to research that adds fuel to fears over BPA exposure.
DOTmed Press Room
Journal of Cardiac Failure Has Published Study Results
They validate low-intensity exercise method of testing used with New Shape-HF™ Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing System.
Philips and BrainLAB Partner
Real-time road map for neurosurgeons at the Montreal Children's Hospital.
Letter From the Editor
DOTmed Video News Debuts
In today's DOTmed News we begin our multi-media broadcast channel with interviews featuring key opinion leaders in the medical technology sector.
Relax and watch the programs featuring TomoTherapy's breakthrough radiation oncology portfolio. It's just the beginning of new content we'll be providing from key trade shows and other avenues and outlets.
Keep your eye on DOTmed News, now in HD.
See you tomorrow.
Barbara Kram, Editor
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People & Companies
- Ceremony and Fund for Families of MedEvac Helicopter Crash
- The medical community pays tribute to a dedicated crew.
- Interview with Beth Bukata, Assistant Director of Communications for ASTRO
- DOTmed discusses the American Society for Therapeutic Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) program for public awareness with ASTRO's assistant director of communications, Beth Bukata.
- Ingestible Device Monitors GI Tract on the Go
- GI monitoring device promises to speed the evaluation and treatment of GI motility disorders.
- iBrain Could Predict Drug Side Effects by Measuring Brainwaves
- A cell phone sized gadget could help predict drug side effects while even saying who's your twin -- just by recording brainwaves during sleep. Welcome to iBrain.
- Nationwide Opens New Service Division
- Nationwide Imaging Services is now operating a new servicing and installation division, Nationwide Medical Equipment Services, LLC.
- Stryker to Spend Almost $100 Million in New Acquisitions
- Stryker picks up Calif. software company OtisMed, and acquires assets behind Sonopet's ultrasonic aspirators.
- The "Ratings Push" Is on That Will Choose The DOTmed 100 for 2010 --
- The DOTmed 100 is a peer-evaluation program, so it's one of the truest measures of a company's commitment to integrity and customer satisfaction
- Pacific Medical, LLC Expands Their Repair Facility
- Satisfied biomed customers and continued growth led to the move.
- Genesis Magnet Services Celebrates Ten Years in Business
- A decade of MR quality from the independent service organization.
- How Will Medicare Reform Impact Providers?
- A DOTmed Business News columnist comments on CMS and reform issues.
- DOTmed Holds Successful Webinar on Equipment Service
- More than 100 attendees joined DOTmed Weds., Nov. 18, for a Webinar entitled "The Evolution of Equipment Service: How to Navigate Through Tough Financial Times," sponsored by ReMedPar.
