St. Jude Medical announced that it will purchase EP MedSystems, Inc. for approximately $92.1 million.
In the last 30 years, the rate of obesity in the United States has doubled, costing companies an estimated $45 billion annually in medical expenditures and work loss.
The national average for spending on chronically ill patients in their last two years of life exceeds $46,000.
May 15-17, 2008 in Washington, DC, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
The latest trends and news in health care will be presented April 21-23 in Washington, DC.
Many women do not know the risks and benefits of a mastectomy as opposed to breast conserving lumpectomy plus radiation.
Ohio Orthopedic Surgical Products facility affected.
Health Literacy Innovations, a company that creates tools for health literacy, has signed an agreement with Affinity Health Plan, a not-for-profit managed care company based in New York City, to license the Health Literacy Advisor, the nation's first interactive health literacy software tool.
Philips has signed a long-term research partnership agreement with the West China Hospital, an affiliate of the Sichuan University in Chengdu, China.
A new study raises questions about the value of the devices for home use.
The Jefferson Ultrasound Institute of Thomas Jefferson University will present the "Leading Edge," the annual educational conference at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City, NJ, May 20-23, 2008.
Medifico, a new medical equipment firm has launched its life-saving Brainvue TCD that will offer hope for U.S. communities in need.
Company expects to meet profit projection.
Resource for physicians, patients.
The first computer-assisted personalized sedation (CAPS) system.
The modality is accurate in detecting DCIS, a precursor to breast cancer, contrary to accepted belief, but more studies are needed.
Noras debuts MRI technology.
Recent European Congress of Radiology held special events on women in radiology careers as well as women's health topics.
Stanford University School of Medicine works on imaging innovation.
Drug Information Association teams with agency.
French study promising in advanced cancers.
With OEC poised to be re-certified, everybody's looking to the future
Platform delivers localized, non-radiation treatment in minimally shielded clinical settings.
Information can be retrieved from electronic implants.
Osteoporosis is also a man's disease that is not as easily recognized, and has become a 'silent epidemic' in the male population.
High power UV supports use in more difficult cases.
US Justice Department is conducting a civil investigation of both Boston Scientific and other companies involving their sale of bile-duct stents.
EU review incomplete.
Innovative and important technology to prevent infant feeding errors.
Health division pushes environmentally sound products.
Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM) announces grants.
Multi-specialty organization selects GE Healthcare Centricity® Electronic Medical Record (EMR) solution.
Device approved to test for cancer gene.
Study raises questions regarding why minority patients do not get screening tests that are widely available.
A research effort called FINCH may advance technologies including CT, X-ray, and ultrasound.
An increasing recognition of need to educate about and record radiation dose information.
An increasing threat from infections caused by antibiotic-resistant Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria.
Study of hospitalized patients yields startling results.
Steps to contain the problem for clinicians and patients.
University of Central Florida professor completes study that shows adequate nursing staffing can save money.
March 28-30, 2008 in Williamsburg, VA.
Wrong diagnoses and unsterilized instruments may plague patients at radiology clinics.
Robert Burbury is the DOTmed Certified President of the ISO.
The Heat Is On In The Sterilization Industry
Rock music takes its toll.
Simple lifestyle changes that can really make a big difference.
More than half of Americans resolve to slim down but quick fixes may not work or be safe.
