Educational requirements for medical professionals are appearing on the legislative radar.
A radiologist's ability to detect fractures in a radiograph and maintain focus dwindled by the end of the day, according to a new study.
Boston Scientific is buying asthma product developer
Benefits and concerns over controversial program reviewed in hearing.
New data on hospital and medical costs show steady growth in prices.
Some industry-watchers smell trouble.
MRI chillers go green with increased efficiency and environmentally safe gases. A DOTmed News exclusive report.
First time in decades that number of those with coverage has dropped.
Conference attendance in the Bay State did not seem to decline as a result of gift ban.
Study of hundreds of patients backs up link between abdominal radiotherapy and diabetes developing decades later.
The country's ninth proton center opens earlier than expected
Pilot study of GE's 'smart' patient room set to begin.
First it was Catholic groups, now rival hospitals worry about sale of non-profit system to N.Y. private equity firm.
Industry report says despite concerns, 510(k) process boasts an "extraordinary safety record."
The proton center will be the state's first.
Real Benefits allegedly set up scheme selling fake policies.
The medical device industry says "link between fees and performance has broken down."
In the face of increased FDA scrutiny, infusion pumps are in for a change. A DOTmed News exclusive report.
Hospital personnel tend to tune out the incessant beeping and buzzing of new safety equipment.
A new federal report predicts an average 6.3 percent annual growth rate over the next decade.
Hospital software company buys supply chain management giant.
Battle between Calif. unions for Kaiser Permanente employees rages on.
Microscopes go from a classical optical system to one that relies heavily on digital technology. A DOTmed News exclusive report.
FDA tells DOTmed News it's already at work on "draft guidance."
Using sophisticated mathematics, MRI scans might be able to help doctors spot abnormal developments before symptoms appear.
The hike in fees for 510(k) or pre-market approval for medical device manufacturers takes effect Oct. 1
Outpatient imaging chain buys PACS developer for almost $11 million.
Medical debt-related bankruptcies rise. But experts hope new legislation will bring relief.
Companies continue to find improved solutions in the surgical table market. A DOTmed News exclusive report.
The country faces a shortage of providers as the covered population grows. A DOTmed Business News exclusive report.
But is it a good thing?
A British Medical Journal paper explains the concerns of working diagnoses.
Agreement would address alleged deficiencies in women's health care for inmates.
Texas medical board begins pain management clinic registration
From Syria to Thailand, countries where you can't sell your used medical equipment. A DOTmed News exclusive presentation.
FDA says Magnevist, Omniscan and Optimark associated with greater risk of nephrogenic systemic fibrosis in patients with severe kidney disease.
After marathon 30-hour negotiation, strike might be off.
A PricewaterhouseCoopers survey finds growing support for cell phone health programs.
A few final provisions on Medicare and insurance changes.
But researchers warn they can't rule out a connection.
