A U.S. biotech company is first to receive FDA clearance for two trials using human embryonic stem cells.
Hospitals and eligible professionals can now register in order to demonstrate meeting Stage 1 meaningful use criteria.
An exclusive look at the business of seeking health care overseas.
Physicians are significantly more likely to order magnetic resonance imaging exams if they own the scanner, a study finds.
The number of physicians using richer EHR systems that sport clinical tools has doubled since 2009, a new survey finds.
The health IT giant and the nation's biggest drug distributor completed its acquisition of the company for about $2.2 billion.
A new study finds few differences in two options for prevention of brain metastases.
An exclusive glimpse into the work of physicians who perform pro bono surgeries around the globe.
A look back at the top stories that dominated the health care and medical equipment industries' news in 2010.
DMC settles allegations of improper financial relationships with referring physicians.
The health system informed nearly 3,000 patients that some of their Protected Health Information was inappropriately disclosed.
The traveling nurse industry can help alleviate the burnout occurring among an overextended workforce.
Health care providers consider upgrade options to cut costs.
New research underscores persisting self-referral issues among some physician practices.
The agency distributes a total of $206 million between 15 states.
A Georgia hospital allegedly claimed public hospital status to receive additional funds from the state's Medicaid program.
An exclusive look at the technological developments in the defibrillator sector.
The "death panel" controversy reemerges with a new policy by the Obama administration.
This month we celebrate the birthday of Robert Koch. Koch was born in Clausthal, Germany on December 11, 1843. Koch's Postulates, criteria used to establish a causal relationship linking a suspect microbe to a disease are still used today.
Philips says a proof-of-concept system of the brand-new modality could be around by 2013.
The chronicles of the first successful heart surgery.
The computer giant wants to gain ground in the medical imaging data storage market.
The bill took a $2 billion cut as part of the compromise between Senate Democrats and Republicans.
Combined company is a teleradiology behemoth.
RadNet moves into teleradiology.
Blood test correlates with findings from PET scans.
Radiology professor cries racism; virtual colonoscopies could go laxative-free; and a very, very old woman gets a CT scan.
A Rasmussen poll finds voters pessimistic about the bill's chances.
A three-pound African rat might boost tuberculosis detection rates.
A heated sleeping bag could save thousands of young lives.
Catheter device treats atrial fibrillation using a coolant.
William A. Hawkins to leave this spring.
iCad will buy electronic brachytherapy maker in mixed stock and cash deal.
After more than two decades, MRMS becomes a victim of tough economic times.
OEMs explain the value of the $1.5 billion refurbished imaging market.
Korean electronics giant buys majority stake in Medison for around $260 million.
Radiosurgery can now be done on some lung cancer patients without implanting markers.
More than a dozen major hospital systems called a medical device-lobby funded report "completely unbelievable."
As expected, steep Medicare pay cuts to doctors are averted.
