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Philips Fetal Monitors Safety Alert

Having received a number of complaints about inaccurate readings when using some Philips Avalon fetal monitors, the FDA has issued a MedWatch and "Dear Health Care Provider" letter about Models FM20, FM30, FM40 and FM50 with the ultrasound transducer.

Improving standard of Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Care while increasing MRI revenues

Standalone Performance AUROC curve of Bot Image's ProstatID AI Software obtained during clinical studies using retrospective Imaging and Pathology data from various MRI vendors and locations.

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President Obama Reinforces Health Stand

President Obama addressed a rare joint session of Congress Wednesday night on health care reform.

EXPMT 2000 External Pacemaker Analyzer by Netech Biomedical

Tests all functions of external pacemakers, including transcutaneous and transvenous
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Scientists Create World's Smallest Laser

A 5-nanometer-thick beam shatters physical limits while ushering in "era of light," according to researchers.

FDA Issues New Guidelines for Third-Party Medical Device Inspectors

FDA hopes more companies will take advantage of independent inspections.

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DOTmed Industry Sector Report: O/R Tables

Lying Down on the Job: Operating room tables have come a long way.

Fat Mixture Reverses Drug-Induced Cardiac Arrest; Epinephrine Doesn't

A fat emulsion reverses drug-induced cardiac arrest while epinephrine, the first-line treatment for this condition, makes it worse, says Guy Weinberg, M.D., professor of anesthesiology, University of Illinois.

Worldwide Isotope Shortage Continues to Pose Significant Challenges

SNM survey of nuclear pharmacies finds patient rescheduling, delayed tests.

AdvaMed Issues Statement Saying Innovation Tax Will Stifle Medical Progress

Technology industry group opposes Senate proposal.

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APA Study Finds Patient Problems With Medicare Part D Connected to Higher ER Visits

Persons with mental illness are more likely to visit ERs when they can't access meds. Unintended consequences for "Medi-Medi" patient population.

HHS Awards Grants to 13 States for Expanding Health Coverage

$70.9 Million will go to states to help cover uninsured.

Memorial Health and St. Joseph's/Candler to Enter Joint Purchase Agreement

DOJ approves proposal which should lead to lower costs, improved health care. A legal obstacle cleared for joint purchase agreements.

CDC Awards $22 Million for Colorectal Cancer Screening Program

Programs in 26 states support colonoscopy and occult blood tests.

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Practice Makes Perfect With Brain Surgery Simulator

Neurosurgeons use a virtual-reality simulator to help plan tricky operations.

VA Has Proposed Regulation to Simplify PTSD Claims

Change will reduce evidence needed to connect condition to service.

Doctors Replace Valve Without Open Heart Surgery

Edwards Lifesciences' transcatheter valve offers hope to heart patients too sick for surgery.

Federal Court Has Ruled in St. Jude Patent Case

Court holds that export patent infringement law does not apply to method.

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Blood Analysis Laboratory Could Be Size of Shoebox One Day

A device using microfluidics points to miniaturized future for diagnostics.

Avastin Alone and in Combination With Chemotherapy Improves Response, Progression Times and Survival in Brain Cancer

Targeted therapy is the first systemic treatment in three decades, and is shown to be effective against recurrent glioblastomas.

Obese Women Have Thinner Children After Bariatric Surgery

Obese mothers who underwent weight-loss surgery prior to pregnancy had a lower prevalence of obese children. A child at birth may be destined for obesity, research suggests.

Largest Health Care Fraud Settlement in History

Pfizer to pay $2.3 billion for fraudulent marketing.

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PET/CT Scans May Help Detect Recurring Prostate Cancer Earlier

Journal of Nuclear Medicine highlights new findings on molecular imaging and prostate cancer.

Red Wine Found to Prevent Radiation Toxicity in Breast Cancer Patients

Red wine may prevent radiation-induced skin toxicity in breast cancer patients, according to a study by Dr. Gabriella Macchia, of Catholic University, Campobasso, Italy.