DOTmed HealthCare Business News
Close to 2 million healthcare professionals feel unprepared to safely care for patients
by John R. Fischer 08/22/2019JC survey results cite lack of resources, training, leadership and investments
Philips execs knew of alleged bribes in Brazil in 2010, says whistleblower
by John R. Fischer 08/21/2019Whistleblower claims he warned company and was fired 'without cause'
Incentives for ED discharges may lead to higher readmission rates, says study
by John R. Fischer 08/21/2019May be a sign of premature discharges
Terason to integrate DiA cardiology AI in point-of-care ultrasounds
by John R. Fischer 08/20/2019Offer more accurate and objective imaging assessments
CSI screenings can reduce CT scans by half for children with blunt trauma
by John R. Fischer 08/20/2019CSI testing has risen 400 percent in the past two decades
Data sharing 'insufficient' for close to a third of healthcare providers
by John R. Fischer 08/19/2019Survey finds many switching to single, integrated EHRs to be interoperable
Mercy Technology Services launches real-world evidence network nationwide
by John R. Fischer 08/19/2019Source of data for making clinical and business decisions
First scan in US performed with uEXPLORER Total-Body PET/CT
by John R. Fischer 08/15/2019Can scan an entire patient within 15 to 30 seconds
GE and Australian partners to develop AI for brain aneurysm tracking and diagnosis
by John R. Fischer 08/15/2019Will prevent brain hemorrhaging
PHDA and Amazon Web Services team up in machine learning healthcare sponsorship
by John R. Fischer 08/15/2019Aiming to enhance medical imaging, precision medicine and cancer diagnostics
CT scans link progression of emphysema to air pollution
by John R. Fischer 08/14/2019Severity roughly equal to smoking a pack a day for 29 years
New study calls for prebiopsy MR scans in prostate cancer assessment
by John R. Fischer 08/14/2019Better able to detect cancers that likely require treatment
NIH researchers uncover potential new indication of severe MS
by John R. Fischer 08/13/2019Based on dark-rimmed marks on patient brains
Half of US hospital leaders surveyed are unfamiliar with premise of AI
by John R. Fischer 08/12/2019Less than a quarter are currently seeking to implement it
AI solution distinguishes complex pathologies for accurate breast cancer diagnosis
by John R. Fischer 08/12/2019Classify ductal carcinoma in situ from atypia
Patient record breaches in 2019 already double the total from last year
by John R. Fischer 08/09/2019Report finds almost 32 million patient record breaches, compared to 15 million in 2018
MD Anderson to expand proton therapy center with $159 million project
by John R. Fischer 08/09/2019Increases accessibility to higher number of patients
RSNA and ACR to establish clinical data registry for 3D printing
by John R. Fischer 08/09/2019Demonstrating clinical value of 3D printing and best use of the technology
Kaiser Permanente team standardizes definition of complete imaging history
by John R. Fischer 08/08/2019Developed prompts to help in order entry process
VR produces better surgeons than traditional training
by John R. Fischer 08/07/2019Study shows 230 percent improvement in overall surgical performance
FDG PET better for measuring Alzheimer's cognitive function than amyloid PET
by John R. Fischer 08/07/2019(FDG) PET measures brain glucose consumption
NY law requires coverage for medically necessary mammo for women under 40
by John R. Fischer 08/06/2019More than 12,000 younger women diagnosed with breast cancer annually
Ultrasound tomography system provides greater insight than conventional ultrasound
by John R. Fischer 08/06/2019Produces optical acoustic and laser ultrasound images
PSMA PET/CT may beat Axumin for locating recurring prostate cancer, says study
by John R. Fischer 08/06/2019Researchers at UCLA compare imaging approaches
Radiotherapy beats anti-hormonal therapy for some breast cancer patients, says study
by John R. Fischer 08/05/2019Avoiding side effects such as hot flashes, weight gain and bone fracture
RadNet acquires Nulogix, opens new AI division
by John R. Fischer 08/02/2019Will develop applications for image interpretation
Bayer sells MR endorectal coil product line to DxTx Medical
by John R. Fischer 08/02/2019Helps image prostate, colorectal, cervix and surrounding pelvic anatomy
X-ray scan reveals more than 500 teeth lodged in boy’s jaw
by John R. Fischer 08/02/2019Doctors determine cause to be compound composite ondontoma
New 3D bioprinting method can create organs from collagen
by John R. Fischer 08/02/2019Major structural protein in the human body
Carestream completes sale of IT business to Philips in most countries
by John R. Fischer 08/01/2019Now part of Philips in 26 of 38 countries where it operates
Study calls for greater discussion of cost in breast cancer surgery decisions
by John R. Fischer 08/01/2019Nearly one in three women consider cost when choosing breast cancer surgery procedures
AI could enhance efficiency and accuracy of DBT, says study
by John R. Fischer 08/01/2019Can help reduce reading times for DBT
Siemens diagnostics president to step down, new board member appointed
by John R. Fischer 07/31/2019CEO Bernd Montag will assume responsibility of the business unit
FUJIFILM SonoSite, Partners HealthCare to enhance point-of-care ultrasound with AI partnership
by John R. Fischer 07/30/2019Open access to affordable point-of-care ultrasound
New technique may concentrate radiotherapy dose for minimal tissue damage
by John R. Fischer 07/30/2019Utilizes very high energy electrons (VHEEs)
Siemens rises above $4 billion in revenue in third quarter
by John R. Fischer 07/30/2019Revenue rose by 5.8 percent compared to last year
ANSTO to hike nuclear medicine prices by as much as nine percent
by John R. Fischer 07/29/2019Follows Mo-99 leak
NNSA awards agreements to US firms for Mo-99 production
by John R. Fischer 07/29/2019Will produce with no highly-enriched uranium
Progenics collabs with VA on AI research for prostate cancer treatment
by John R. Fischer 07/29/2019Apply machine learning to medical images
MedAustron delivers first bout of carbon ion therapy on patient
by John R. Fischer 07/29/2019Sixth center in the world to offer treatment
AI tool deciphers unstructured data for monitoring tumor changes
by John R. Fischer 07/26/2019Just as efficient and faster at extracting data than humans
Swedish court upholds C-RAD as owner of patent for imaging detector invention
by John R. Fischer 07/26/2019Part of lawsuit between C-RAD and Beamocular
Trendy magnetic eyelashes are the latest potential hazard in the MR suite
by John R. Fischer 07/25/2019Can cause artifacts, detach during procedures
US Court of Appeals rejects Hologic petition to revisit patent invalidation
by John R. Fischer 07/25/2019Regards case against Minerva Surgical's Endometrial Ablation System
Rate of pregnant women undergoing CT scans rising dramatically
by John R. Fischer 07/25/2019Researchers advise considering medical necessity before undergoing scans
Q&A with Kristin Scott, director of member services & corporate culture at Capstone Health Alliance
by John R. Fischer 07/24/2019Creating a work environment where people feel appreciated isn't just good for morale, it's good for business too
MR brain scans reveal differences in US personnel formerly stationed in Cuba
by John R. Fischer 07/24/2019Incurred from intensely loud noises in homes and hotel rooms
New study links low dose radiation to increased cancer risk
by John R. Fischer 07/24/2019Exposure gives cancer-capable cells 'a boost' over normal cells
The ever-evolving CT tube market
by John W. Mitchell 07/23/2019Whether OEM or third-party: when it comes to tubes the customer is king
Neurologica agrees to discounts for Strategic Radiology members
by John R. Fischer 07/23/2019Discounts on digital radiography and ultrasound, software and services