There 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.
The European drug delivery company OctoPlus N.V. plans on reducing its work force by about 25 percent.
Debra Pendergast, MSN, BSN will join Phoenix Children's Hospital as Vice President of Patient Care Services, Chief Nurse Executive.
Abbott 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.
SonoSite appoints John Bowers as Senior VP of Strategic Development and Patient Safety Innovations.
The consortium combines the expertise of Rush University Medical Center, University of Illinois at Chicago, and Cook County Health and Hospitals System.
Targeted therapy is the first systemic treatment in three decades, and is shown to be effective against recurrent glioblastomas.
A relationship between Healthworks and Siemens will bring Allied Health Providers additional access to clinical imaging subject matter.
Philips introduces Smart Results OB, which provides real-time viewing of images to help further automate ultrasound workflow.
Under 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.
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Increase in visceral fat during menopause linked with testosterone.
The Dallas health system is the only AAA hospital in the country.
There are approximately eight million Americans enrolled in distance learning programs according to the Distance Education and Training Council.
e-MDs 2009 User Conference & Symposium breaks new ground in provider education at sold-out conference which included CME for HIT.
Analogic Corporation, provider of medical imaging and aviation security technology has announced that it has reduced its workforce by six percent worldwide.
The 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.
Kaiser 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.
The 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. have ended the proposed $282 million deal to merge, after FTC makes a move to thwart it on anti-trust grounds.
A U.K court determined that an AGA-held patent for its Atrial Septal Defects (ASD) and Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) devices is valid.
The 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 has launched a study of its program to help the elderly transition from hospital to home.
Abbott will be paid $400 million, resolving all outstanding intellectual property litigation between the two companies.
Medtronic's Melody® Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve, offers minimally-invasive treatment option for congenital heart disease patients.
Labeled as the model cancer care facility, 1st Line Oncology, a next-generation radiation therapy center, unveils its new facility.
The new law states that an obstetrical sonogram has to be ordered by a licensed health care provider.
Healthcare leader and nursing icon John Garde dies.
Mark Manasas has been appointed Manager of the Surgical & Interventional Products Group out of the company's Cambridge, MA office.
Sterilizers Cleaning Up -- Getting the Job Done
Tony Scott, Microsoft CIO has been confirmed as the Keynote speaker at Microsoft Health Users Group Exchange 2009.
e-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.
Practical Imaging Informatics: Foundations and Applications for PACS Professionals will ship late this summer.
A new Lewin report says laboratory screening and diagnostic tests are key to health reform. A Luncheon briefing will be held on July 30, 2009.
SIIM accepting application for $50,000 grant.
Medtronic has recalled an insulin infusion device used with an insulin pump.
Alpha 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.
Join HIMSS on Wednesday, July 15, at noon EDT for a complimentary media webinar on Understanding and Rating EMR Usability.
The Electronics for Medical Devices Applications show takes place Thursday, July 23 at the AMP Technology Centre in Rotherham, UK.
HIMSS has announced new Board members and officers.
Alpha Source, Inc. named by the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC) as one of their Future 50 Companies.
HIMSS has released a new white paper -- Defining and Testing EMR Usability: Principles and Proposed Methods of EMR Usability Evaluation and Rating.
Boston Scientific Corporation announced that it is creating 45 new jobs in research, development and innovation initiatives.
Boston Scientific Corporation announces that President and Chief Executive Officer Jim Tobin will retire July 13. Ray Elliott will take the helm.
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) or stimulus bill could help orthodontists.
A 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.
The manufacturer of the SynCardia temporary CardioWest(TM) has raised $10.3 million in its Series D round of funding led by Highway 12 Ventures.
The IDN Fall 2009 Summit will be held September 23 - 25 at the Gaylord Texan Resort.
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement with Baxter International Inc. to sell certain assets related to its hemofiltration product line.
Governor 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.
