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New MRI technique shows if brain tumor treatment is working
by Nancy Ryerson 08/21/2013Another way MRI is being used.
Device uses GPS-like system to cut radiation
by Nancy Ryerson 08/19/2013New catheter for heart can be guided without live X-ray.
Focused ultrasound reduced essential tremor in pilot study
by Nancy Ryerson 08/16/2013MRI-guided treatment in the brain found highly effective.
Two unexpected approaches to infection control
by Nancy Ryerson 08/16/2013The newest tools to take on hospital bacteria.
Radiology directors tend to stick with one brand, survey finds
by Nancy Ryerson 08/14/2013Gap between radiology equipment market leaders and runner-ups is significant.
National breast density notification amendment advances
by Nancy Ryerson 08/12/2013Proposed addition to the Mammography Quality Standards Act.
More scans ordered for back pain, despite guidelines
by Nancy Ryerson 08/09/2013CT and MRI orders, but not patient need, rose from 2000-2010.
UK to invest $380 million in proton therapy centers
by Nancy Ryerson 08/08/2013Two centers slated to open in 2018.
Common auto lubricant can speed up medical scans
by Nancy Ryerson 08/06/2013Engineers find inexpensive way to make scanners 10x faster.
Q&A with Lou Saksen
by Nancy Ryerson 08/06/2013The senior VP, New Parkland Construction, talks about plans for the new facility.
The kids are all right: A history of pediatric medicine
by Nancy Ryerson 08/06/2013September: This month in medical history
Special report: Radiation therapy on trial
by Nancy Ryerson 08/06/2013Proton beam and other modalities work to prove themselves in practice
Three tips to keep your linear accelerator humming
by Nancy Ryerson 08/06/2013More bang for your buck: radiation therapy
Special report: The changing world of radiation shielding
by Nancy Ryerson 08/06/2013There's a need for more creative shielding solutions.
Q&A with Jeff Bordock of Advanced Particle Therapy
by Nancy Ryerson 08/06/2013Bordock's advice about launching proton therapy centers.
3-D colonoscopy technology in development at MIT
by Nancy Ryerson 08/05/2013Simple technology will catch small lesions.
Sweden drops inappropriate prostate cancer imaging by 95%
by Nancy Ryerson 08/02/2013How they did it, and how it can be repeated in the U.S.
Insurance exchanges should include APRNs, ANA says
by Nancy Ryerson 07/31/2013American Nurses Association submits comment to CMS.
CEO shares HIE survival tactics
by Nancy Ryerson 07/30/2013What health information exchanges must do to stay afloat.
Tomosynthesis reduces breast cancer recall rate, study
by Nancy Ryerson 07/29/2013Recalls drop 30% when used with mammo.
Physicians reject most cost-saving measures in payment reform
by Nancy Ryerson 07/24/2013Only 7% enthusiastic about eliminating pay-for-service models.
Health exchange premiums unlikely to cause "rate shock"
by Nancy Ryerson 07/22/2013Health care marketplace enrollees won't boost rates, study says.
Radiation therapy facilities report biggest budgets since 2009
by Nancy Ryerson 07/22/2013New technologies drive the market.
Special report: Hard-to-find medical parts
by Nancy Ryerson 07/22/2013Have these around? They may be valuable.
More bang for your buck: Parts
by Nancy Ryerson 07/22/20136 Practical parts shopping tips
Spotlight: ANA president on health care reform
by Nancy Ryerson 07/18/2013Karen Daley shares her thoughts on how the ACA will impact nursing.
Who should solve the doctor shortage?
by Nancy Ryerson 07/17/2013Some nurse practitioners think they're the answer.
HIMSS helps providers find value in HIT
by Nancy Ryerson 07/16/2013New online suite shares success stories and experiences.
Health care reform may lead workers to leave jobs
by Nancy Ryerson 07/15/2013Study finds possible consequence of Affordable Care Act.
Q&A with Tomi Ryba
by Nancy Ryerson 07/12/2013The president of El Camino Hospital discusses the challenges of health care reform and upcoming projects.
Special report: Bye bye, bacteria
by Nancy Ryerson 07/12/2013Hospital-born infections' tough, high-tech new foes.
Special report: Competition heats up for parts providers
by Nancy Ryerson 07/12/2013So what's in it for you?
The future of health care with Dr. Daphne Miller
by Nancy Ryerson 07/11/2013Dr. Daphne Miller discusses integrative medicine.
First hybrid CT/MRI scanner design proposed
by Nancy Ryerson 07/10/2013Can it be done?
Are health information exchanges going bankrupt?
by Nancy Ryerson 07/09/2013HIEs future unsure once funds run out.
Hospitals attribute layoffs to health care reform
by Nancy Ryerson 07/02/2013But health care sector continues to expand, says report.
CT lung cancer screenings are cost effective, analysis finds
by Nancy Ryerson 07/01/2013MITA, ACR applaud findings.
Obamacare exchanges may not be ready by October
by Nancy Ryerson 06/21/2013Much remains to be done, GAO report says.
More bang for your buck: Densitometry
by Nancy Ryerson 06/21/20136 ways to extend the life of your bone densitometer
Q&A with Michael Lim
by Nancy Ryerson 06/19/2013Saint Louis University Hospital's cardiology director talks shop.
Philips product aims to lower dose and improve image
by Nancy Ryerson 06/19/2013New iterative reconstruction technology to be used for neuro and cardiovascular imaging.
Health reform already impacting medical training
by Nancy Ryerson 06/18/2013$1 million grant will revamp NYU's medical education.
Siemens sponsors Ken Burns cancer documentary
by Nancy Ryerson 06/12/2013National engagement campaign begins for 2015.
Special report: Imaging centers put up a fight
by Nancy Ryerson 06/12/2013Managers today don't just order equipment -- they help keep struggling centers standing.
First EHR developer code of conduct announced
by Nancy Ryerson 06/11/201340+ vendors collaborated on the first-ever document.
62% of cancers from pediatric CT could be prevented, study
by Nancy Ryerson 06/10/2013Currently available methods can cut cancer risk.
Ultrasound market to grow 25 percent, led by Russia
by Nancy Ryerson 06/05/2013Emerging economies shake up the space.
Introducing Consensys Imaging Service, Inc.
by Nancy Ryerson 06/05/2013New name, same values from the national field service business.
5 big health care ideas from AAMI 2013
by Nancy Ryerson 06/05/2013Safety concerns, IT trends and more.
AAMI 2013: Alarm fatigue takes center stage
by Nancy Ryerson 06/04/2013The Joint Commission, vendors and sessions tackle alarm management.