University Clinic of Schleswig-Holstein awards Agfa HealthCare cross-campus implementation of its ORBIS™ Hospital Information System with Radiology Information System and IMPAX™ PACS.
Research presented in molecular imaging and therapy, nuclear medicine at June 2-6 conference in Washington, D.C. may revolutionize patient care for cancer, heart disease, brain disorders.
Two organizations are pushing to coordinate data collection and quality measures.
Annual lung cancer screening with CT identifies a high number of early-stage cancers, increasing a patient's likelihood of being cured.
AMA supports health IT adoption in doctor's offices; calls for increased security of patient data and funding assistance.
Interventional radiology treatment eliminates debilitating pain in young patients.
American College of Physicians president tells Congress to recognize importance of solo and small medical practices.
CARE Bill sets standards for credentialing requirements of personnel who perform medical imaging exams.
Patient Safety Authority issues risk predictors and guidance to prevent the third most common cause of hospital-acquired kidney failure.
University of Rochester Medical Center and private firm explore Tomographic Image Enhancement Systems.
Device can image whole hearts or brain, and tiny vessels safely.
New recommendations from the American Cancer Society, along with groundbreaking research, support widespread use of breast MR.
Combines extensive installed base of clinical lab systems with top developer of novel immunoassay tests.
DC Medical of Hialeah, Fla. defrauded Medicare in payments for equipment.
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences doctor maps lymph system to address common debilitating outcome of breast surgery.
Abbott's XIENCE™ V Everolimus Eluting Coronary Stent proves superior to TAXUS® Stent.
American Roentgen Ray Society study emphasizes correct patient positioning on gantry.
But it leads to higher patient recall rate.
Lauded by Frost & Sullivan.
New 3D MR workstation offers unmatched cardiac evaluation capabilities.
New, multi-axis cardiovascular X-ray system handles both diagnostic and interventional procedures.
Philips pitches in to help Sumter Regional Hospital after tornado, donates diagnostic and monitoring equipment.
Shared Medical Equipment Group LLC is a premier provider of specialized medical imaging solutions in the Midwest and across the nation.
Government sets comprehensive outcomes-driven standards.
Wireless data communications, advanced cardiac CT scans and smart data integration simplify workflow, while enhancing clinicians' diagnostic and treatment capabilities.
Relationship strengthens Philips' integrated cath lab solution.
Extension of existing agreement establishes joint venture in the development of molecular biomarkers.
Launch of laptop-size ultrasound systems fuels growth for GE; company becomes world's top compact ultrasound provider with sales of $174 million in 2006.
Canon eyecare solutions help bring true high-resolution digital imaging and telemedicine capabilities to physician's desktop.
Proven track record of clinical system innovation, together with expertise as a healthcare IT integrator, positions Agfa HealthCare to lead the industry.
National Biomedical/Clinical Engineering Appreciation Week is June 16-23.
Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) releases the first-ever standard.
American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology announces government, corporate advisors.
Repetitive listening improved physicians' stethoscope skills significantly.
Modularis Variostar - new functions for greater comfort during stone treatment.
The BIOREADER and BIOCOUNT systems are automating and revolutionizing biomedical research.
GE is the only outsourced biomedical service provider to receive ISO 9001:2000 certification.
He has built SIRBEC Health Solutions into a highly reliable biomedical equipment company.
ECRI's recent report educates healthcare providers about keeping radiation risks from CT scanners to a minimum.
Agent selectively binds to certain cancer cells.
Contract research organization to support industry advances in patient care.
Provides up to $50 billion for child health.
Key legislation (HR 1467) will provide federal funding for health informatics academic and training programs.
Physicians group strongly opposes the Nevada merger.
Nonsurgical interventional radiology treatment proves effective.
The Preserving Patient Access to Inpatient Rehabilitation Act (HR 1459; S543) would standardize definition and protect patient access to care.
The Mann Foundation for Biomedical Engineering has announced a $100 million gift to endow an Alfred Mann Institute at Purdue University.
State to participate in value-driven health care initiative.
The European Society of Radiology launches the "Alliance for MRI" during the ECR Conference in an urgent effort to amend rules that will greatly limit MRI usage across Europe.
Helps hospitals prepare for new accreditation requirements.
