Stories by A.F. Hutchinson
DOTmed HealthCare Business News
Second-Hand Hazards
by A.F. Hutchinson 03/19/2010With budgeting pressures motivating many organizations to consider investing in pre-owned equipment, purchasers are faced with host of complex issues, from finding best-fit technology to handling hazardous materials - and everything in between.
Low Spends Meet Design Trends
by A.F. Hutchinson 03/17/2010Sustainability initiatives, green building and evidence-based design are changing the landscape of hospital construction even as the recession takes its toll.
Funding or Fumbling Health IT
by A.F. Hutchinson 02/18/2010A DOTmed Business News report examines ongoing stimulus issues.
FDA Approves Permanent Artificial Heart in Advanced Cases
by A.F. Hutchinson 02/03/2010Continuous-flow pump offers new hope for desperately ill cardiac patients. A medical breakthrough from Thoratec Corporation.
Study Links Heredity and AAA Risk in Twins
by A.F. Hutchinson 02/01/2010Swedish study shows higher risk of abdominal aortic aneurysms in identical twins.
Powering Pacemakers With Energy From the Heart
by A.F. Hutchinson 12/29/2009Wireless microgenerator technology boosts power to pacemakers without making wholesale redesign part of the deal.
Generation Rx
by A.F. Hutchinson 12/21/2009Read a DOTmed exclusive report on children's health.
For Breast Cancer Patients, IORT May Offer Shorter Treatment Times, Fewer Side Effects
by A.F. Hutchinson 11/25/2009Single-dose IORT presents exciting possibilities for faster recovery and better post-op quality of life for women with early-stage breast cancer.
Aural Trumps Oral for Ear Treatment
by A.F. Hutchinson 11/18/2009A novel microfluidic drug delivery system makes it possible to reach parts of the body poorly served by oral and injectable medications.