AAMI is seeking a qualified consultant to help develop benchmarking resources that would enable hospitals and clinical engineering departments to evaluate their performance, procedures, and policies.
Performing cardiac CTA after coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG) can reveal unsuspected and potentially significant findings beyond the heart, according to a recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.
New international medtech conference and exhibition will be held in Washington, D.C., October 1-3, 2007.
Life sciences and medical businesses will focus on expanding Mercury's medical imaging and visualization portfolio through 'Visioneering Science for Life.'
Longtime NIH scientist honored for research on drug abuse; also pioneered PET imaging agent.
Grant creates first Medtronic Math and Science Seminar; program to provide advanced training for future educators.
IMV ServiceTrak(tm) again rates GE first in overall service performance.
Synergy device designed to provide partial circulatory assist in patients with chronic heart failure.
Combined company to have one of the largest sales organizations focused on orthobiologics in the United States.
The ACR has devoted its resources to making imaging safe, effective and accessible to those who need it.
Mammograms not accurate; patients notified; problems have been or are being addressed.
Certification recognizes GE Healthcare IITS for top quality service for Centricity RIS.
AHA calls it an "unnecessary and demoralizing blow" for hospitals and "backdoor budget cuts," but Feds say it's a "more accurate payment system." Capital equipment affected. Read both sides.
Five percent of people in the U.S. have at least one intracranial aneurysm; ruptured aneurysms can result in brain damage, stroke or death.
Bill will renew Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP); Association also champions CHAMP bill in the House of Representatives.
Dorenfest Institute announces release of free and updated data; academic-related requests, which totaled 72 percent of all requests, ranked as the main reason for access to the data.
Dennis S. O'Leary, MD becomes President Emeritus January 1, 2008.
FDA and Department of Defense are "partners in crime."
New, invasive treatment proved to be successful in a study of over 100 patients with tumors.
Rewarding innovation in medical technology will reward patients with a longer and healthier life.
Early stage findings from ASTRO.
DR Systems selected for exceptional image quality, convenient user interface.
TMMS adds MRI deinstallation and storage to its many offerings.
European Society of Radiology membership open at no additional cost.
Carestream accepts the invitation from the European Society of Radiology, joining other industry leaders.
Society announces recipients for SNM/Mallinckrodt Seed Grant, Mitzi and William Blahd, M.D., Pilot Research Grant, Mark Tetalman Award, Student Fellowships.
The ACR has devoted its resources to making imaging safe, effective and accessible to those who need it.
Shift to the electronic age in education offerings.
MRI helps detect breast cancers not found by mammography or clinical breast exam.
Policy-makers named from institutions across the country.
JCR provides consulting and educating services and publications to improve quality and patient safety and help in meeting the accreditation standards of The Joint Commission.
American College of Physicians says that it is "critical for Congress to vote for health care for children and seniors."
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists to provide service.
American Society of Radiologic Technologists reports data on the profession.
Includes National Quality Measures Clearinghouse for U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).
Nanotechnology holds great promise for the development of new treatments and diagnostics.
Agency proposes to require a surety bond from all suppliers of durable medical equipment.
Models Include: COLLEAGUE Volumetric Infusion pump 2M8151 and 2M8153; COLLEAGUE CX Volumetric Infusion pump 2M8161 and 2M8163; and 2M8063 and 2M8064, FLO -GARD Volumetric Infusion pump 2M8063 and 2M8064.
Successes for PACS and RIS businesses.
U.S. adoption rate exceeds 97 percent; Monte Carlo dose calculation extends CyberKnife® System's capabilities in precision radiation delivery for lung tumors.
International Med Tech event early registration closes August 1 for the October 1-3 meeting.
Innovative radiation oncology solutions increase throughput and enhance patient care.
Karin Remington to direct NIH Center for Bioinformatics and Computational Biology.
Mike Leavitt explains Bush administration position regarding State Children's Health Insurance Program; meanwhile the American College of Physicians says funding is too low.
ODS Companies of Portland now says it will pay for Computer-Aided Detection in imaging studies.
Society names Tom R. Miller as Presidential Distinguished Service Award recipient; presents Presidential Distinguished Educator Award to Eva V. Dubovsky.
Lazaro Uvina Salazar, owner of a durable medical equipment (DME) company named MV Research Inc. submitted more than $2 million in fraudulent bills.
Medicare agency also proposes policy and payment changes for hospital outpatients to encourage efficiencies and quality.
AMA Quest for Quality Prize recognizes leadership and innovation in quality, safety and patient care.
Medical technology experts chosen for strong leadership skills, dedication.
