Stories by Joan Trombetti
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Ergonomics in Health Care - More than Safety and Comfort
by Joan Trombetti 10/22/2009There has been a growing interest in ergonomic solutions in the medical field over the past few years with some recent innovations on the horizon which could change the way health care practitioners carry out their responsibilities.
OctoPlus to Reduce Workforce
by Joan Trombetti 09/27/2009The European drug delivery company OctoPlus N.V. plans on reducing its work force by about 25 percent.
Vice President of Patient Care Services, Chief Nurse Executive Named at Phoenix Children's Hospital
by Joan Trombetti 09/26/2009Debra Pendergast, MSN, BSN will join Phoenix Children's Hospital as Vice President of Patient Care Services, Chief Nurse Executive.
2009 Wall Street Journal Technology Innovations Awards Go to Abbott Laboratories, Touch Bionics Inc. and Vihaan Networks Ltd.
by Joan Trombetti 09/16/2009Abbott Laboratories Ibis Biosciences unit takes Gold, Touch Bionics Inc. earns Silver and Vihaan Networks receives Bronze at the 2009 Wall Street Journal 2009 Technology Innovation Awards.
John Bowers Appointed Senior Vice President
by Joan Trombetti 09/11/2009SonoSite appoints John Bowers as Senior VP of Strategic Development and Patient Safety Innovations.
Chicago-Based Consortium Awarded NIH Grant
by Joan Trombetti 09/08/2009The consortium combines the expertise of Rush University Medical Center, University of Illinois at Chicago, and Cook County Health and Hospitals System.
Avastin Alone and in Combination With Chemotherapy Improves Response, Progression Times and Survival in Brain Cancer
by Joan Trombetti 09/03/2009Targeted therapy is the first systemic treatment in three decades, and is shown to be effective against recurrent glioblastomas.
New Invasive Education Programs Delivered by Healthworks and Siemens
by Joan Trombetti 09/03/2009A relationship between Healthworks and Siemens will bring Allied Health Providers additional access to clinical imaging subject matter.
Philips Introduces New OB Ultrasound Reporting and Image Management Solutions
by Joan Trombetti 08/28/2009Philips introduces Smart Results OB, which provides real-time viewing of images to help further automate ultrasound workflow.
Dr. David Polly Resigns From American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Board
by Joan Trombetti 08/27/2009Under intense scrutiny for not revealing a relationship with Medtronic, Dr. David Polly, a well-known spine surgeon, has resigned from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Board.
Degrees of Freedom: Redefining the Field of Prosthetics
by Joan Trombetti 08/25/2009An exclusive report from the pages of DOTmed Business News.
Rush University Medical Center Researchers Find Increase in Visceral Fat During Menopause Linked With Testosterone
by Joan Trombetti 08/22/2009Increase in visceral fat during menopause linked with testosterone.
Parkland Health & Hospital System Rated AAA
by Joan Trombetti 08/22/2009The Dallas health system is the only AAA hospital in the country.
Educational Opportunities Offered by HIMSS eLearning Academy
by Joan Trombetti 08/21/2009There are approximately eight million Americans enrolled in distance learning programs according to the Distance Education and Training Council.
e-MDs 2009 User Conference & Symposium Huge Success
by Joan Trombetti 08/20/2009e-MDs 2009 User Conference & Symposium breaks new ground in provider education at sold-out conference which included CME for HIT.
Analogic Corporation Reduces Workforce by Six Percent
by Joan Trombetti 08/06/2009Analogic Corporation, provider of medical imaging and aviation security technology has announced that it has reduced its workforce by six percent worldwide.
Next Generation Pharmaceutical (NGP) Summit Focusing on Swine Flu
by Joan Trombetti 08/03/2009The Next Generation Pharmaceutical Summit, September 15 - 17, 2009 in Germany, will discuss the future of pharmaceutical production and supply and its impact on the Swine Flu pandemic.
Reminder: Kaiser Briefing "Rising Health Pressures in an Economic Recession"
by Joan Trombetti 08/03/2009Kaiser Briefing "Rising Health Pressure in an Economic Recession," 9:30 a.m., August 6, Barbara Jordan Conference Center (Kaiser Family Foundation Office) Washington D.C.
House Energy and Commerce Committee Health System Reform Mark Up Completed Before Recess
by Joan Trombetti 08/01/2009The House Energy and Commerce Committee met throughout the day on Friday to mark up H.R. 3200, the American Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009. The bill was approved by a vote of 31 to 28, with five Democrats voting against it.
HeartWare International Inc. and Thoratec Corp. End Deal
by Joan Trombetti 08/01/2009HeartWare International Inc. and Thoratec Corp. have ended the proposed $282 million deal to merge, after FTC makes a move to thwart it on anti-trust grounds.
AGA Medical Holdings, Inc. Patent for Atrial Septal Defects (ASD) and Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) Valid
by Joan Trombetti 07/31/2009A U.K court determined that an AGA-held patent for its Atrial Septal Defects (ASD) and Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) devices is valid.
HIMSS Clinical Decision Supports Task Force to Open CDS Wiki to Public
by Joan Trombetti 07/31/2009The HIMSS decision to support a CDS Wiki opening to the public will help educate, collaborate, share and network. The new wiki supports collaboration and accelerates progress on using clinical decision support for health care performance improvement.
Rush University Medical Center Studies Program to Help Elderly Transition From Hospital to Home
by Joan Trombetti 07/27/2009Rush University Medical Center has launched a study of its program to help the elderly transition from hospital to home.
Abbott Will Receive $400 Million Settlement From Medtronic
by Joan Trombetti 07/27/2009Abbott will be paid $400 million, resolving all outstanding intellectual property litigation between the two companies.
FDA Approves With Conditions Medtronic, Inc. Melody® Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve
by Joan Trombetti 07/26/2009Medtronic's Melody® Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve, offers minimally-invasive treatment option for congenital heart disease patients.
South Florida Cancer Clinic: A Leader in the Patient Care Movement
by Joan Trombetti 07/26/2009Labeled as the model cancer care facility, 1st Line Oncology, a next-generation radiation therapy center, unveils its new facility.
Connecticut Bill Bans Ultrasound for Non-Diagnostic Uses
by Joan Trombetti 07/25/2009The new law states that an obstetrical sonogram has to be ordered by a licensed health care provider.
In Memory of John F. Garde, CRNA, MS, FAAN, a Nursing Icon
by Joan Trombetti 07/25/2009Healthcare leader and nursing icon John Garde dies.
Cambridge Consultant Names Mark Manasas Manager of Surgical & Interventional Products Group
by Joan Trombetti 07/24/2009Mark Manasas has been appointed Manager of the Surgical & Interventional Products Group out of the company's Cambridge, MA office.
DOTmed Industry Sector Report: Sterilization
by Joan Trombetti 07/21/2009Sterilizers Cleaning Up -- Getting the Job Done
Keynote Speaker Announced for Microsoft Health Users Group Exchange 2009
by Joan Trombetti 07/17/2009Tony Scott, Microsoft CIO has been confirmed as the Keynote speaker at Microsoft Health Users Group Exchange 2009.
Latest e-MDs Solutions Software Released
by Joan Trombetti 07/16/2009e-MDs, an industry leader in the development and implementation of electronic health record (EHR) and practical management solutions, announced the release of its latest software.
SIIM Textbook Practical Imaging Informatics: Foundations and Applications for PACS Professional Coming Soon
by Joan Trombetti 07/15/2009Practical Imaging Informatics: Foundations and Applications for PACS Professionals will ship late this summer.
Luncheon Briefing: Lewin Report - Laboratory Screening, Diagnostic Tests Key to Health Reform
by Joan Trombetti 07/15/2009A new Lewin report says laboratory screening and diagnostic tests are key to health reform. A Luncheon briefing will be held on July 30, 2009.
Research Grant Opportunities From SIIM
by Joan Trombetti 07/14/2009SIIM accepting application for $50,000 grant.
Medtronic Recalls Insulin Infusion Devices
by Joan Trombetti 07/13/2009Medtronic has recalled an insulin infusion device used with an insulin pump.
Alpha Source Awarded Battery Agreement With Premier Healthcare Alliance
by Joan Trombetti 07/10/2009Alpha Source, Inc. has been awarded a 36-month contract with Premier Purchasing Partners, L.P., the group purchasing unit of Premier Inc., for batteries and battery products.
HIMSS to Present Informative Webinar: Understanding and Rating EMR Usability
by Joan Trombetti 07/09/2009Join HIMSS on Wednesday, July 15, at noon EDT for a complimentary media webinar on Understanding and Rating EMR Usability.
Electronics for Medical Devices Applications Event in Rotherham
by Joan Trombetti 07/04/2009The Electronics for Medical Devices Applications show takes place Thursday, July 23 at the AMP Technology Centre in Rotherham, UK.
New HIMSS Board Members and Officers
by Joan Trombetti 07/02/2009HIMSS has announced new Board members and officers.
Alpha Source Is MMAC Future 50 Award Recipient
by Joan Trombetti 07/01/2009Alpha Source, Inc. named by the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC) as one of their Future 50 Companies.
Healthcare Information Management Service (HIMSS) Releases New White Paper
by Joan Trombetti 07/01/2009HIMSS has released a new white paper -- Defining and Testing EMR Usability: Principles and Proposed Methods of EMR Usability Evaluation and Rating.
Boston Scientific Creates 45 New Jobs
by Joan Trombetti 06/29/2009Boston Scientific Corporation announced that it is creating 45 new jobs in research, development and innovation initiatives.
President and Chief Executive Officer Jim Tobin Retires From Boston Scientific
by Joan Trombetti 06/25/2009Boston Scientific Corporation announces that President and Chief Executive Officer Jim Tobin will retire July 13. Ray Elliott will take the helm.
Orthodontists Could Be Helped by EMR Assistance
by Joan Trombetti 06/24/2009The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) or stimulus bill could help orthodontists.
Gift to Medical College of Georgia (MCG) Will Support Library and Graduate Student Scholarships
by Joan Trombetti 06/24/2009A gift from the Karow family in honor of Dr. Armand M. Karow, founder of Xytex Cryo International, Ltd. and faculty member of MCG will support the university's library and provide scholarships for pharmacology graduate students.
SynCardia Systems, Inc. Raises $10.3 million in Series D Round of Funding
by Joan Trombetti 06/24/2009The manufacturer of the SynCardia temporary CardioWest(TM) has raised $10.3 million in its Series D round of funding led by Highway 12 Ventures.
IDN Fall 2009 Summit to Be Held September 23 - 25
by Joan Trombetti 06/24/2009The IDN Fall 2009 Summit will be held September 23 - 25 at the Gaylord Texan Resort.
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation Enters Definitive Agreement With Baxter International Inc.
by Joan Trombetti 06/23/2009Edwards Lifesciences Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement with Baxter International Inc. to sell certain assets related to its hemofiltration product line.
Texas A&M Health Science Center Secures $16 million for Continued Expansion of College of Medicine
by Joan Trombetti 06/23/2009Governor Rick Perry signs state budget and Texas A&M Health Science Center secures additional $16 Million for continued expansion of its College of Medicine over the next two years.