NiTi Surgical Solutions, an innovative surgical device company announced the U.S. commercial launch of ColonRing™ - its revolutionary closure technology for colorectal surgery.
Santa Rosa cardiovascular units impacted.
A professor at Johns Hopkins says that his personal experience propelled his research.
SkyCeilings are authentic illusions of sky displayed in an ultra-thin, toxin-free, energy-efficient system.
Virtual Radiologic Corp. reports first quarter revenue up 23% to $28.6 million.
Templates or T-Sheets incorporate fast-changing updated CDC diagnosis and treatment guidelines.
ClinicTools, Inc. is responding to the call of President Obama with regard to making Electronic Medical Record readily available.
Governor Kathleen Sebelius of Kansas is Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
New release includes several new features that have been requested by the installed base of TIMS customers.
As economic conditions remain poor, a majority of the public continues to say that they or a member of their household have delayed or skipped health care in the past year.
The Latin American Medical Tourism and Health Congress scheduled to take place April 27-29, in Monterrey, Mexico was canceled due to the Swine Flu warnings. DIA canceled, too.
Following endoscopic exams, three VA patients have tested positive for HIV. Read the latest details about the problem.
Enlist your medical staff to help prevent RAC denials and managing your risks.
The Center for Wound Healing, Inc. has opened a new center at the University Medical Center at Princeton. The center will provide hyperbaric oxygen therapy and other advanced would healing treatments.
Peter Hoffmann, MD has been named Parkland Health & Hospital System's senior vice president and chief quality officer.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. has entered into an agreement to acquire Biolab, the leading provider of analytical instruments, life science consumables and laboratory equipment.
A leading China-based medical device company received approval from the State Food and Drug Administration in the People's Republic of China.
The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education reported that residents should have at least one year of radiological training before they take call.
Problems at a manufacturing plant in Minnesota cause warning from FDA.
NuVasive develops products for minimally disruptive surgical treatments for the spine.
Paradigm Medical Industries, Inc. announced plans to initiate important steps to reorganize and reposition the Company.
Luna Innovations Inc. has announced a lawsuit verdict in favor of Hansen Medical and awards $36 million in damages.
Bob Gaw of PRN, Inc. took the challenge in stride.
Medical Tourism is emerging as one of the fastest growing industries in healthcare as more patients travel from one country to another for medical care, dental care or cosmetic surgery.
Don Dizon, MD, FACP, was recently elected president of the National Consortium of Breast Centers (NCBC).
The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation's (AAMI) 2009 Annual Conference Exposition is right around the corner - happening June 6-8, 2009 in Baltimore. Visit DOTmed at booth #753.
The World Federation of Athletic Training and Therapy (WFATT) will host the 2009 World Congress in San Antonio June 15 to 17, 2009.
The FDA approved technology measures heart/lung interaction to evaluate patient functional capacity and therapy response and risk.
Handwritten records may be a thing of the past.
The FIU College of Medicine will welcome first class in August 2009, and is designed to serve as a model for 21st Century medical education.
Due to the deaths of two patients because AED Plus Defibrillators failed to deliver a life-saving shock -- Zoll Medical has recalled the devices.
Foresight Imaging has achieved ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 certifications.
Sonora Medical Systems President and CEO G. Wayne Moore has been designated a Fellow of the American Society of Echocardiography.
Doctors remain an obstacle to adoption but many are coming around as they begin to see the value of electronic dictation systems.
Tom Kennedy, administrator for Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital, has retired after serving the Sweetwater hospital for more than 19 years. Donna Boatright, associate administrator and director of nursing, will fill the position.
Paul R. Sohmer, M.D. has joined ORTHOCON as President and Chief Executive Officer.
Enables caregivers to position patients.
Nuvon, Inc. demonstrates platform at HIMSS09.
King has conducted a variety of investigations in basic science and some clinical areas.
Summit will be held July 23-25, 2009 at the Marriott San Francisco.
HEFMT is the award-winning local chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives.
Event to be held in Savannah.
A safety medical device company is spending $8.7 million to relocate to York County, PA.
KCI is streamlining its organizational structure and cutting 200 positions.
A reduction in force involves approximately 10 percent of the work force, or 31 employees from all areas of the business.
Reductions focused on Clinical and Medical Products business units.
IBM has a new partnership with Brigham and Women's Hospital of Boston on a research project to create an online radiology theater, enabling medical experts to simultaneously discuss and review patients' medical test data through a Web browser.
Redskins team physician Dr. James Andrews is the host as the Andrews Institute brings national attention to injuries in football.
Researchers at UCLA's Jonsson Cancer Center have developed an assay that may be used to help identify new genes that can predict a predisposition to cancer.
Painting A Greener Picture
