CNN's top doc would join President-elect Obama's administration, several outlets have confirmed.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a Class I recall of lot no. UD30654 of Healon D, an ophthalmic viscosurgical device (OVD) manufactured by Advanced Medical Optics Inc. (AMO) of Santa Ana, Calif.
The charismatic leader of Radiological Service Training Institute and industry icon died December 29.
The company has provided DOTmed News with its comments on the current business status.
New York Methodist Hospital is now performing stress MRIs. The procedure offers physicians an alternative for diagnosing coronary artery disease in patients who are unable to exercise because of health reasons. NYM is the only hospital in Brooklyn performing the test.
Discovery of conditions that physicians were not looking for presents complex and costly choices. That's one of several hot topics in the January issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology (JACR).
A new online tool for calculating colorectal cancer risk in men and women age 50 or older was launched this week.
Anne L. Coleman, M.D., Ph.D., has been appointed.
Government issues final rule requiring surety bonds for durable medical equipment suppliers in fight against home health fraud.
John P. "JP" Pryor, MD was felled by enemy fire on Christmas Day.
Helps detect possible blood vessel problems using magnetic resonance angiography (MRA).
American Society of Radiologic Technologists examines the topic.
Separating important health risks from the chaff.
Florida parts company specializes in Siemens X-ray and CT.
A living legend in the medical industry is feted at recent holiday party.
The nation's highest honor for scientists.
Foundation for interoperable health information exchange established; path to nationwide production set.
Two San Bernardino County, Calif., medical company chief executive officers (CEOs) were charged in a seven-count indictment.
Jan. 21, 2009 educational seminar to address best practices in managing hazards and recalls.
Health IT presents national economic stimulus opportunity.
IBA receives FDA approval for the first cyclotron-based integrated commercial proton therapy system with pencil beam scanning.
Rural and Critical Access Hospitals--Stable Funding Helps Providers Serve a Fragile Population
7T Whole Body MRI Installed at Kennedy Krieger Institute - What does it take to shield a 7T MRI?
Components that Keep CT and Radiographic Work Flowing
Health Connect Partners Conferences uses new twist on a trade show. The "Reverse EXPO" format has helped them become very popular. "Early Bird" discounts are available.
Free guidance from ECRI Institute to help hospitals guard against the risks.
Patient Safety News earns kudos.
It's important to diagnose and treat sleep problems before they develop into other health problems.
Medicare issues Consumer Alert for beneficiaries who use oxygen equipment and supplies.
IQ/SPECT is Siemens newest Symbia® feature that enables a comprehensive cardiac evaluation including perfusion, attenuation correction and calcium scoring in just five minutes.
Leading nuclear medicine technologist and educator will assume foundation presidency in June 2009.
"Hidden tax" leads to higher premiums for families and employers.
Advanced Medical Technology Association pleased with action program.
ECRI Institute's newest evidence report details results from seven studies.
Tom Daschle is tapped to head up HHS as well as a new White House health policy office.
NHI collaboration may lead to promising applications.
States have greater flexibility in benefit offerings.
Dr. Becker is a professor in vascular and interventional radiology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine.
Whole organ imaging CT system planned for use in multiple studies, including low-dose cardiac study.
A dual-headed dedicated gamma camera used during molecular breast imaging (MBI) can accurately detect small breast tumors less than 2 cm in size, according to a study performed at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN.
Starting Feb. 1, the FDA will accept applicants for its two-year fellowship program that allows health professionals to receive training and experience from the regulatory agency.
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has named Ilyse Schuman to lead its Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance.
For more than a decade, GE Healthcare's Training in Partnership Television, TiP-TV, has provided quality, continuing education programs for radiologic science professionals. Now, radiologic technologists throughout the world can access GE's TiP-TV programs through the American Society Radiologic Technologists.
Although U.S. data is favorable, the situation worldwide worsens according to the WHO.
Clinical best practices programs will be enhanced under Schule's leadership.
Terror attacks cited as reason for delay in Drug Information Association conference.
New PriceGuide™ database and toolset will help hospitals reduce their supply costs immediately.
Bone mineral density measurements obtained with CT colonography were in agreement with dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scores.
Company also demonstrates new image processing software for CR and DR Systems.
New partnership to inform and educate tens of millions of Americans.