You've heard of hardware and software. You've heard of firmware. Now get to know middleware, the software conduit that enables effective workflow and more.
Operating on a wireless network, using a 42-inch screen with a touch frame overlay and a media player, the medical community who attends professional events can now experience communication facilitated through database-driven interactive posters.
Due to economic conditions and security issues, the Meditec-Clinika 2009 Conference scheduled for February 21-23, 2009 in Hyderabad India is postponed until 2010, dates to be determined.
A team of engineers at MIT have developed a technique to attach a tiny polymer patch to immune system cells.
In response to years of lobbying, a new law which becomes effective July 2009, will release nurses and medical professionals in Pennsylvania from routinely forced overtime work.
The Robopsy, a prototype medical device that assists with biopsies for lung cancer patients, won the $10,000 top prize at the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) 2008 show.
Helium Prices on the Rise
"Nurse View," a weekly radio show broadcast every Tuesday from Atlanta's 1620 AM, addresses important issues that nurses face in daily professional life in a variety of specialties. Clinical Resources, a healthcare staffing company, launched the program. The show streams live on the internet and on the company's website.
Nurses interested in continuing education can access a gateway to nursing career information and advancement opportunities through All Nursing Schools new portal the Nursing Continuing Education Resource Center (NCERC).
Johnson Matthey, a medical device contract manufacturer based in West Chester, PA, has announced plans for expansion in response to an increased demand for its platinum and platinum-iridium electrodes and marker bands.
Comfortable As Slippers? A Look at Holter Monitors and ECG Systems
The Drug Information Association (DIA) is hosting the 8th Middle East Regulatory Conference in Manama, Bahrain, January 20-21, 2009. The focus will be to increase access to new medicines and therapies for patients in the Middle East.
Clearwater, Florida will host the SNM Mid-Winter Educational Symposium, February 5-8, 2009. Joining SNM will be the American College of Nuclear Physicians (ACNP) and the American College of Nuclear Medicine (ACNM) to offer nuclear medicine professionals an educational opportunity to achieve approximately 31 credits.
The American Medical Association applauded the Institute of Medicine (IOM) for a recently issued report on the impact of a resident physician's fatigue and errors in patient care.
The NIH has awarded a $4.3 million grant to 11 healthcare facilities in the U.S. and Canada to identify optimal rehabilitation therapies for victims of traumatic brain injuries. Rush University Medical Center, Illinois, is among the facilities chosen to participate in the study.
Students and faculty can now access hands-on, real-life simulations used in hospitals today through Siemens Healthcare Clinical IT (CIT) for Academics, a web-based educational tool.
The National Rural Health Association reports that a study by the University of Washington's Rural Health Research Center revealed how many medical school graduates chose to practice in rural America.
With effective patient care the goal, radiologists reported in a national survey that systemic IT issues hinder the industry. Serious challenges remain in connectivity between information systems and medical imaging systems of physicians or hospitals.
Among emerging threats for 2009 for the IT industry, cybercrime and outsourcing are leading concerns, a new survey reveals. Electronic health records are considered vulnerable.
The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) released recent findings on treatment for breast cancer at its annual meeting in Chicago, IL this week.
Hundreds of executives from pharmaceutical, biotech and CRO sectors responded to the invitation to attend the China Trials 2009 Global Clinical Development Summit in Beijing, held recently.
Recent research has uncovered TB-like bacteria as a co-factor, required for AIDS to become full blown.
The FDA has given marketing clearance to Imaging Therapeutics, Inc. for its OsDx Hip Bone Mineral Density (BMD) system, a stand-alone x-ray image processing software system which physicians can use to assess osteoporosis.
All the talk about Web 2.0 has morphed into some interesting conversations: introducing Health 2.0, the new wave of healthcare for the world, especially the U.S.
Part one defined Web 2.0 and discussed components and features leading to the niche advent of Health 2.0.
Australia's Queensland University of Technology (QUT) physics professor Christian Langton, a specialist in ultrasound, has received QUT's "Bluebox Ideas Competition" first place award for his radiation therapy technique that precisely targets tumors.
Doctor Perry J. Pickhardt and Dr. David H. Kim founded VirtuoCTC, L.L.C. with the mission to provide successful implementation of CT Colonography (CTC) practices.
See the course catalog at Toshiba America Medical Systems' improved Learning Center web site without registering, but register and you have the opportunity to chart your personal learning plan with the company's specialized CE courses.
University of Bristol (UB) Professors Alan Preece and Dr. Ian Craddock are developing a device which uses radio waves to detect breast cancer that are unlike conventional mammograms which use radiation.
The satellite radio/internet broadcast entitled "Efficiency in Ultrasound," previously reported in DOTmed News, can now be heard online.
Turn to the new 2008-2009 edition of the Health Care Careers Directory (HCCD) from the AMA to find information about careers in health care and listings of health profession educational programs.
DOTmed Certified Niranjan Kumar, owner, Sales'N'Service, a fast-growing India-based company offering OEM refurbished ultrasound scanners and color Dopplers, recently launched the first ultrasound training program in India.
Projections in brief according to new reports by Global Industry Analysts of the Medical Equipment and Medical Products market.
Global Industry Analysts has released its projections for the Medical Imaging Industry. Read the forecast highlights.
Yahoo! has chosen HealthGrades, a leading independent healthcare ratings organization, as exclusive provider for its Yahoo! Health directory.
Welch Allyn and Zoll Medical Corporation have formed a competitive strategic alliance to ensure a comprehensive approach to the defibrillation and monitoring products market.
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) announces November 2-8 as National Radiologic Technology (RT) Week. These designated days celebrate the critical work performed by RTs across the U.S.
From an operating room at Mount Sinai Medical Center, NY, Dr. David Samadi, Chief of Robotics and Minimally Invasive Surgery, conducted a detailed live webcast of robotic surgery performing a prostatectomy. Samadi has developed specialized techniques from performing more than 1,500 of these surgeries.
Information on thousands of patient assistance (drug) programs can be found online at PatientAssistant.com, Inc. (PatientAssistant), a new nonprofit organization and integrated service launched by Google Health.
Last week, in San Diego, members of the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) met to discuss fundamental issues and changes expected to impact medical practices and hospital administration in the coming months.
The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and Susan G. Komen for the Cure team to launch a Diversity in Oncology initiative to expand multi-ethnic opportunities for oncologists practicing in the U.S. The initiative also plans to improve the quality of care for the medically underserved cancer population.
Has the nursing shortage resulted in lax credentialing practices for nurses or other health professionals? California's recent announcement to investigate the criminal backgrounds of all its registered nurses elicits a watchdog attitude and renewed accountability toward healthcare professionals.
Buenos Aires, Argentina will host the Drug Information Association (DIA) 5th Latin American Congress of Clinical Research, November 20-21. Latin America reportedly sustains well-established pharmaceutical markets, regulatory systems, reasonable costs, qualified investigators and available patients.
Want to hear about innovations in medical imaging on satellite radio or internet? Tune in to XM 157 or online at www.reachmd.com/medicalimaging.com (using promo code: Siemens) and hear "Advances in Medical Imaging," a weekday broadcast with a focus on ultrasound.
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Education and Research Foundation (Foundation) announces its website dedicated to meet the needs of Foundation donors and program applicants.
Fifteen nuclear medicine technologists will participate in the second annual Society of Nuclear Medicine Technologist Section (SNMTS) IBA Molecular Leadership Academy program October 24-26, in Orlando, FL.
At the Joint Commission and Joint Commission Resources' (JCR) 22nd Annual Conference, leaders in national healthcare will focus on real-world scenarios with discussions to surround improving quality of care, reducing errors, containing costs and increasing efficiency. The goal of the meeting is to offer attendees proven methods to sustain positive change.
Vision-Sciences launched its new advanced bronchoscopy platform during the 18th Annual European Respiratory (ERS) conference in Berlin to an enthusiastic audience of more than 17,000.
Now through February 15, 2009, Japanese physicians starting their careers may apply online for the prestigious Society of Nuclear Medicine (SNM) Wagner-Torizuka Fellowship, a program that provides training and experience in nuclear medicine and molecular imaging.
The Medical College of the Georgia (MCG) School of Medicine is sponsoring a Graduate Medical Education Leadership Summit in Atlanta, October 15-16, to develop a strategy for expanding post medical school training in the state.