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FDA OKs two Siemens Healthcare MRI systems

The new Magnetom Aera 1.5T and Skyra 3T MRIs are now available on the U.S. market.

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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War of words heats up in GPO controversy

Device manufacturers and GPOs clash over latest report.

HEMS One by EQ2

HEMS One is a complete modern CMMS product for HTM/Biomed, Facilities, EVS, and IT departments.
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Breast density linked to higher risk of subsequent breast cancer

Women with an early form of breast cancer and who also have dense breasts could be at great risk for subsequent breast cancer in both the affected breast and the opposite breast.

RT lawsuits rare, payments small: study

A JCR study found that lawsuits against RTs are few and far between, likely because attorneys go after the employer.

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Report: Nurses must up leadership, physician group disagrees

A new report by the Institute of Medicine says nurses should take on leadership roles in health care overhaul, eliciting criticism from some doctors.

Special report: Anesthesia gets a wake-up call

A DOTmed News exclusive report on an emerging system to manage this critical procedure.

MRI, CT scans triple in emergency room visits

A new study found that despite a significant increase in advanced imaging scans, there were not significant benefits to all of patients undergoing these scans.

Synthes, Norian plead guilty in adulterated bone cement products case

Federal agencies say that unauthorized use of product in surgery was deadly.

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IT staff shortage could hurt EHR adoption: survey

Providers and vendors will "scramble" to find people to fill the positions, according to a CHIME survey.

FDA: public comment wanted on surveys of consumer understanding

Information to be used for better communication of risks in medical products.

Biomarkers could predict cancer's sensitivity to radiation

Mayo Clinic scientists say they've found five genes possibly linked to the sensitivity of cancer cells to radiation.

Compression-only CPR could lead to better outcomes, study says

Lay people administering CPR might have better outcomes if they use compressions only.

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Varian and Imris ink deal for MR-guided radiation therapy

Varian Medical Systems Inc. said Tuesday that it inked a deal with Imris Inc. to develop an MR-guided radiation therapy device.

AAMC: Physician shortage expected to hit 63K by 2015

The shortage is expected to worsen unless there is an increase in residency training programs.

First certified EHR products named

Drummond Group, CCHIT, name the first 36 products certified to help doctors become 'meaningful users.'

Mass. gov: Gift ban not meant for medical device industry

Gov. Deval Patrick vows to re-tailor the law if he is re-elected in November.

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CAD on the rise in mammo

Use of controversial cancer-detecting tool becomes more widespread.

Sony brings 3-D monitor to the operating room

Work-in-progress technology will be shown this week at the ACS conference.

What the imaging industry needs to know about meaningful use

A DOTmed News exclusive video interview with Dr. Keith Dreyer of Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School about the future of radiology and HIT.

Hospital confirms another infant death due to medication error

Seattle Children's Hospital aims to fix systemic problems, rather than point fingers at human errors.

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Editorial: Mandatory ECG screening for athletes

Italian researchers argue the effectiveness of ECG screenings of young athletes. But not all are on board.

Feds reopen case against FDA officials

The Office of Inspector General will look into complaints filed last year by FDA scientists against the watchdog agency's higher-ups.

Five charged in Johns Hopkins ID theft scheme

Feds say ex-employee at Johns Hopkins Hospital stole personal information to obtain fraudulent credit.

Feature Stories

Weighing risk tolerance against independent MR service options

What providers should consider when customizing maintenance contracts

For better or worse, why are hospitals such a goldmine for private equity investors?

Two federal investigations explore impact on care quality, costs, and provider finances

How AI and remote monitoring are revolutionizing MR maintenance

Three leading manufacturers on the future of service agreements

Inside one ISO's right-to-repair battle with a leading MR manufacturer

A legal dispute for our times between Philips North America and Image Technology Consulting

What will it take to usher in a digital twin era in healthcare?

Exploring the challenges and possibilities of revolutionizing medicine

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ICC's Dispute Resolution Services offers peaceful option during disputes

Health care companies can turn to DSR for a timely, low-cost solution.

APIC names interim CEO

Robert Van Hook will serve as CEO for about six months until a replacement is found.

Show and Conference Spotlight: ASTRO 2010

As this year’s American Society for Radiation Oncology conference and expo comes during a time of particularly acute economic hardship and uncertainty about the health care law, attendees of the 52nd annual meeting will hear speakers and attend education sessions focusing on “gathering evidence and providing value.”