MRI and near-infrared optics may improve diagnosis.
Medical Device Manufacturers Association gathers May 17-18 in Washington, D.C.
The Remote CardiacIT Administrator Solution improves server uptime and conducts a number of routine maintenance tests.
Accolades for products related to Activa® Deep Brain Stimulation Therapy and ear, nose and throat surgery.
Confidentiality and privacy of personal health information is critical to acceptance of National Health Information Network.
Goal is safe, effective medical devices approved in timely manner.
Portable test measures proteins in saliva that may indicate a developing disease.
Medical protocols must keep pace with this advancing technology and its increased use.
New logo and branding materials support ECRI Institute in linking thousands of healthcare organizations worldwide with critical research and advice.
Fast-paced worldwide adoption of 3T MRI systems is attributable to the Trio's rapid, high-resolution imaging.
Company represents first U.S. GPO to select integrated portfolio.
Former FDA director to guide GE in its pursuit of novel technologies to advance patient care.
GE's PET VCAR provides a tumor response "report card" for improved patient management.
Long-term research agreement to focus on advancements in IT and diagnostic imaging workflow solutions.
Reforms continue transition to more accurate payment system; additional steps taken to promote quality of care.
U.S. Marshals have seized all implantable medical devices from Shelhigh, Inc., Union, N.J. due to significant manufacturing violations.
Mount Sinai School of Medicine researchers find new way to detect dangerous, high-risk plaque which causes heart attack and stroke.
Brad Bogle of Lamb Tec reverse engineers, and finds second sources, for costly scanner parts.
Companies to offer innovative healthcare IT products and specialized services to U.S. healthcare facilities.
Johns Hopkins Medicine engineers announce PneuStep,plastic, air- and light-driven device more precise than human hand.
American College of Radiology responds to New England Journal of Medicine report.
Several initiatives advance the field of molecular imaging from "Bench to Bedside."
Hospitals tap third party endoscopy companies.
18th Annual HIMSS Leadership Survey respondents also cite concerns about privacy and security breaches and an increasing need for healthcare services in the 2007 survey results.
Mark E. Bruley will receive IEEE honor.
Innovative investigators supported by American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine.
Acquisition adds over 100,000 customers to Philips Lifeline.
Focus is on rural health.
Premier PET Imaging of Jacksonville, Fla. performs high-end cardiac imaging studies, including cardiac perfusion, using GE's PET/CT technology.
Designed for hospitals, radiologists and orthopedists.
Mitio Provides Bilingual Working Adults Online Program for Medical Interpreting
DOTmed Certified Richard Dishman of MPX Sales and Service, LLC brings scanners to hospitals to keep them up and running as they upgrade their suites.
Suros Celero™ is first vacuum assisted, spring loaded core biopsy device for the breast ultrasound market.
Web page to keep public informed about studies conducted after medical devices are approved.
CAD is designed to help radiologists but may be making reading less accurate instead.
Robotic Radiosurgery System is only non-invasive radiosurgery treatment option that continually tracks lung tumors during respiration.
In groundbreaking report, PricewaterhouseCoopers confirms health IT investment eventually can pay for itself.
Massachusetts firm adds $3.4 million in revenue through first strategic acquisition.
Affects certain durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies.
Program evaluates the qualifications of personnel, the quality control program, MRI safety policies, and image quality specific to cardiac MRI.
Managed care organizations have followed the government's lead in cutting reimbursements and practitioners are fighting back.
Passing a law to allow the government to negotiate Medicare drug prices with Big Pharma could save taxpayers $30 billion annually -- but a strong grassroots lobbying effort is needed now.
Griffin P. Rodgers MD is director of NIH's National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
Downloadable diagnostic and treatment toolkit is designed for health care providers who may have to provide medical care during a radiation incident.
Researchers in April Journal of Nuclear Medicine suggest Annexin A5 imaging offers opportunity to 'minimize' damage to heart muscle.
American College of Physicians encourages women to become part of the decision-making process.
More than 150 people have become DOTmed Certified, and here are the latest additions to our list for the month of March.
A new documents explains regulatory decision-making on drugs and medical devices; comments invited.
Requirements now include facilities certified by the Joint Commission.
New transducers and new cardiac assessment and quantification applications available for ACUSON Sequoia ultrasound system and syngo US workplace.
