Sanofi-Aventis to buy Primary Health Care unit for $544 million Jul 21, 2008
Sanofi-Aventis, the largest drug maker in France, agreed to pay 560 million Australian dollars, or $544 million, in cash for Primary Health Care's consumer unit, adding vitamins to its products, which include diabetes and cardiovascular disease treatments (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Primary Health sells Symbion unit for $560m Jul 21, 2008
"The sale of the consumer business will allow Primary to continue its focus on operating its core businesses and progress with the integration of the Symbion business acquired in February,'' Primary managing director Edmund Bateman said. Primary retains Symbion's diagnostics assets - comprising pathology, diagnostic imaging and medical centres. The sale of the consumer business is expected to be completed on August 31. It is conditional on an audit of the Symbion consumer accounts for the... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Medical company coming to Thomson Jul 19, 2008
The facility, which will develop and test new digital X-ray and MRI products, will enable Reliant to expand its lineup of diagnostic imaging equipment, both new and refurbished, Mr. Mithavayani said. "The jobs that this firm plans to create aren't just your $10 an hour paying warehouse jobs," Mr. Carrington said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Schneck addition to open Jul 18, 2008
The revamped outpatient center will offer new procedures including: diagnostic imaging, a pain center, infusion therapy, and cardiac rehabilitation services slated to begin later this year ... Improvements to the radiology and diagnostic imaging departments include the latest digital imaging technology and a commitment to greater patient comfort and privacy. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Uninsured receive VIP treatment Jul 15, 2008
The Palm Beach County Medical Society program gives county residents short-term access to free medical care from more than 250 doctors, as well as several hospitals and other health centers, including labs and diagnostic imaging centers. Uninsured county residents with income levels below $20,100 for an individual or $41,000 for a family of four are eligible. (The Palm Beach Post)
Lantis' OCT Dental Imaging System Featured in Report on Light-Based Diagnostic Modalities for Early Decay Jul 15, 2008
Lantis' OCT Dental Imaging System is based on novel, light-based bio-medical imaging technology, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), that enables the dentist to do diagnostic imaging, chairside and in real-time. Images can be captured at a resolution of up to 10 times that of x-ray, enabling early detection of decay and detailed examination of microstructural defects. (Primezone Releases)
Digital imaging helps Norton Healthcare save money, time Jul 14, 2008
The system now is used in most Norton-operated facilities, including hospitals, immediate care centers, diagnostic imaging centers such as Premier Diagnostic Imaging, and some physician practices. This article is for Paid Print Subscribers ONLY.. (Louisville Business First, KY)
New hospital much busier than expected Jul 13, 2008
Diagnostic imaging, projected at 1,500 per month, are 4,000 per month. Emergency department visits, projected to be 7,000 for the first year, number 16,245 so far. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Lake Regional offers Career Camp Jul 8, 2008
The camp provided an overview of nursing skills, rehab therapies, diagnostic imaging, laboratory, surgery/cardiac cath lab and respiratory therapy. They also learned about patient confidentiality, infection control, CPR, first aid, professional schools in Missouri and scholarship opportunities available through Lake Regional Health System. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Obesity and uninsured patients spell challenges for health care Jul 8, 2008
"Imagine your mobile phone helping you lose weight or software that makes the radiology department or diagnostic imaging clinic so efficient that final reports are routinely available within 24 hours, instead of a week. The simple fact is that some of the best and brightest minds have solutions to many problems available right now.". Physicians. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Independent Research Shows More Uses for Lantis Laser's OCT Technology Jul 2, 2008
Lantis' OCT Dental Imaging System enables the dentist to do diagnostic imaging, chairside and in real-time. As the power source is light-based, unlike x-ray there is no harmful radiation. (Primezone Releases)
Personalizing Medicine: New Research Shows Potential Of Targeted Therapies For Cancer Jun 29, 2008
"As has been demonstrated in this study, pretargeting with bsMAb can also be employed to improve the selective delivery of therapeutic isotopes, as well as cytotoxic drugs, to cancers. In fact, the major attribute of pretargeting is that the same bsMAb can be used for diagnostic imaging and therapy.". In this study, high specific uptake was obtained in human colon cancer cells transplanted in mice, resulting in very high tumor-to-blood and tumor-to-kidney ratios of radioisotope uptake. (Science Daily)
Lantis Laser's Dental Diagnostic Imaging System Can Address ADA's Recommendations for Placement of Sealants Jun 26, 2008
Lantis' OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography) Diagnostic Imaging System(tm) will assist the clinician in making an evidence-based decision to place the sealant because of its ability to image early decay and subsurface enamel changes which is indicative of the demineralization, the first stage in the process of decay ... Clinical studies have shown that Lantis' OCT Diagnostic Imaging System(tm) is the only dedicated dental imaging system that can provide evidence for early decay demineralization... (Primezone Releases)
$7.7M senior-living facility planned for Newnan Jun 23, 2008
Emory Winship Cancer Institute serves as the coordinating center for a number of resources in medical, surgical, radiation oncology, diagnostic imaging and the subspecialties of cancer care at Emory University. If you have news for Medical Alert, contact Urvaksh Karkaria at (404) 249-1057; fax, (404) 249-1058; or at ukarkaria@bizjournals. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
More of this story Jun 21, 2008
PORTSMOUTH Newport Hospital has opened a new diagnostic imaging center next to the Portsmouth Free Public Library and equipped it with an MRI unit, a multi-slice CT scanner, a digital mammography machine and general X-ray and ultrasound equipment ... The hospital administration recognized the need for expanded radiology services three years ago and decided to invest in new diagnostic imaging equipment to be operated at another site for the convenience of patients, said Todd A. Cipriani, Newport... (Newport Daily News, RI)
MEDRAD Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for FDG Infusion System Jun 18, 2008
Used in diagnostic imaging, MEDRAD's product offerings include a comprehensive line of vascular injection systems, magnetic resonance (MR) surface coils and patient care products, and equipment services. Total 2007 revenues were $525 million. (PR Newswire)
Print Edition Jun 17, 2008
- Diagnostic Imaging Vendor. - Cleared Connections. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Oakland hospital to aid youngsters at Modesto center Jun 16, 2008
The center will have ultrasound and other diagnostic imaging services, and the list of services will expand based on need, Dean said ... She hopes she can have the diagnostic imaging and blood draws done at the Modesto center, just two blocks from their home. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Beams of hope rise at hospital Jun 14, 2008
The new facility will offer diagnostic imaging, a radiation therapy center, chemotherapy treatments, surgical oncology, breast health services, a family resource center, and healing gardens. The facility will include advanced care for breast cancer patients offered by South Shore Hospital s Breast Care Center at the Stetson Building on West Street. (Weymouth News, MA)
Board approves New HospitalPavilion that promotes expansion,as field of medicine progresses Jun 13, 2008
The fifth floor will be devoted to diagnostic imaging and procedure areas, including interventional radiology, GI procedures, pulmonary/bronchoscopy areas, cardiac electrophysiology, plus patient preparatory and recovery areas. The third and fourth floors will initially be left as shell space, providing expansion room for developing programs. (Univeristy of Chicago Chronicle, IL)
KishHealth System awards excellent employees Jun 13, 2008
Story Photos Mike Kokott, assistant vice president (center, holding plaque), presented the Growth Pillar Award to the Valley West diagnostic imaging team ... The Valley West Community Hospital diagnostic imaging department received the Growth Pillar Award, which includes growing volumes and increasing market share and revenue. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Syntermed licenses Emory imaging technology for improved evaluation of heart failure patients Jun 13, 2008
The company's products are also sold directly to diagnostic imaging centers and nuclear cardiologists. Its software powers more than 40 percent of the nuclear cardiology labs in the United States. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Edge Health Solutions Releases edgeDMS(TM) 2.0 and edgeMD 2.0(TM), Revolutionary All-in-One Practice Management Software with FDA-Approved Advanced Visualization Jun 6, 2008
This breakthrough practice management software enables physicians, dentists, and other medical professionals to manage their practice, providing paperless clinical charting and delivers the only integrated FDA-approved diagnostic imaging solution running on the Mac ... 0(TM) the only practice management software with an FDA-approved diagnostic imaging tool accessible on an Apple desktop or laptop. (PR Newswire)
$37.5-million gift fuels researchers' dreams Jun 5, 2008
New diagnostic imaging machinery will allow doctors to observe a patient's tumour in real-time, and adjust for the natural shifting of skin and internal organs that can reduce the treatment's accuracy. These tools can improve imaging precision from within one centimetre, to within two or three millimetres. (Globe and Mail)
Bayer HealthCare Announces Recipients of International Hemophilia Nursing Fellowship Jun 4, 2008
The Pharmaceuticals division comprises the following business units: Women's Healthcare, Diagnostic Imaging, General Medicine, and Specialty Medicine. Bayer HealthCare's aim is to discover and manufacture products that will improve human and animal health worldwide. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Kissed off but back for more Jun 4, 2008
Just a few days after David Vaux walked out of the CVC-owned diagnostic imaging firm DCA Group, the Kiwi-born boss of equipment hire outfit Coates, Malcolm Jackman, has pulled up stumps. The sudden departure comes less than six months after Carlyle Group's $2. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Hospital cancer center on track to open in late 2009 Jun 4, 2008
The medical care will include cancer radiation oncology treatment, linear accelerators, medical oncology, chemotherapy infusion areas, MRI s diagnostic imaging and a pharmacy. Chemotherapy treatment will be given on the third floor, Rodak said. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Lantis Laser Secures Exclusive Worldwide Rights to AXSUN's Advanced Tunable Laser Engine for its OCT Dental Imaging System Jun 3, 2008
The OCT Engine is at the core of Lantis' next generation, light based and non-radiation, diagnostic imaging system and enables the forming of an image from captured reflected light of the subject tissue ... Under the terms of the Agreement Lantis has exclusive worldwide rights to the OCT Engine for use in diagnostic imaging of teeth and soft tissue in human and animal dentistry. (Primezone Releases)
CBD: Kissed off but back for more Jun 3, 2008
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Bayer HealthCare Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Kogenate(R) Product Line and 8 Billion IU Milestone at 2008 WFH World Congress Jun 1, 2008
The Pharmaceuticals division comprises the following business units: Women's Healthcare, Diagnostic Imaging, General Medicine, which includes Cardiology and Primary Care and Specialty Medicine, which includes Hematology, Oncology and Multiple Sclerosis. Bayer HealthCare's aim is to discover and manufacture products that will improve human and animal health worldwide. (PR Newswire)
Cumulative Radiation Exposure Shows Increased Cancer Risk For Emergency Department Patients May 31, 2008
ScienceDaily (May 30, 2008) According to a new study, patients are receiving estimated doses of radiation from medical diagnostic imaging studies, such as CT (or CAT ) scans, that may be detrimental to their long term health, putting them at an increased risk of developing cancer ... Led by Timothy B. Bullard, M.D., M.B.A of the Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC), the cross-sectional study examined the amount of ionizing radiation that a random selection of patients received over a five-year... (Science Daily)
Certain Tests in ERs Raise Cancer Risk for Some May 31, 2008
Scans and X-rays rely on ionizing radiation to render diagnostic imaging on film or a computer. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and ultrasound tests do not use any radiation and are not the subject of the current study. (MEDLINEplus)
Van Der Velde joins Dr. P. Phillips Hospital as marketing specialist May 29, 2008
In combination with her passion to serve the community, Van Der Velde will market diagnostic imaging, laboratory, outpatient services, cardio diagnostics and other hospital programs. THE WEST ORANGE TIMES 720 S. Dillard St. - Winter Garden, Florida 34787. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
Communications & Power Industries Awarded Approximately $12 Million in Follow-On Orders in Fiscal 2008 From General Dynamics to Support U.S. Army's WIN-T Satellite Communications Program May 28, 2008
End-use applications of these systems include the transmission of radar signals for navigation and location; transmission of deception signals for electronic countermeasures; transmission and amplification of voice, data and video signals for broadcasting, Internet and other types of commercial and military communications; providing power and control for medical diagnostic imaging; and generating microwave energy for radiation therapy in the treatment of cancer and for various industrial and... (PR Newswire)
University Pointe Surgical Hospital awarded Joint Commission accreditation May 28, 2008
University Pointe Surgical Hospital is an eight-bed hospital focused on inpatient and outpatient surgeries as well as diagnostic imaging, including MRI, CT, ultrasound and mammography. It is a joint partnership between the Health Alliance and UC Physicians. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
CPR Data Debriefing by Hospital Responders Improves CPR Performance and Increases Initial Survival Rate Following Cardiac Arrest May 27, 2008
5 billion (E27 billion) in 2007, the company is a market leader in medical diagnostic imaging and patient monitoring systems, energy efficient lighting solutions, as well as lifestyle solutions for personal wellbeing. News from Philips is located at. (PR Newswire)
Packard Children's Hospital penalized by state May 23, 2008
Dominican Hospital released a statement reading, "Patient care and safety are always our highest priorities at Dominican Hospital, and we take this matter very seriously. We have conducted a thorough investigation of this matter and are working closely with our medical and diagnostic imaging staffs, and hospital leadership, as well as with the California Department of Public Health and appropriate agencies to ensure that an incident such as this never happens again.". The health department also... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Borgess-Lee honors employees May 23, 2008
For 90 years, Borgess-Lee Memorial Hospital has delivered comprehensive services throughout Dowagiac and Cass County, from cardiac and primary care to rehabilitation and diagnostic imaging. A member of Borgess Health, the largest health care provider in southwest Michigan, the hospital also has the resources to offer specialized, nationally recognized medicine. (Dowagiac News, MI)
GE chief defends companys broad portfolio May 22, 2008
The company is not expecting a large increase in the U.S. diagnostic imaging market, but sees strong international markets, he said. Revenue for the health care business in 2007 was about $17 billion, up 3 percent from $16. (MSNBC -- Business)
Ontario chided over chronic disease May 21, 2008
Ontario could save nearly 8,000 lives a year with "modest improvements in the testing and treatment of chronic diseases such as diabetes and coronary heart disease, a new report by the arms-length Ontario Health Quality Council says. The annual report found less than half of people living with diabetes have their blood sugar under control, and that about half the recommended tests and treatment are being performed. The tests include blood-sugar checks and foot and eye exams, while the treatment... (Globe and Mail)
Tygris Commercial Finance Group, Inc. Launched With Over $1.75 Billion in Equity Commitments May 20, 2008
MarCap works directly with ambulatory surgery centers, diagnostic imaging centers, hospitals and cancer and dialysis centers, and provides funding for healthcare equipment manufacturers. For more information please visit. (PR Newswire)
Switzer Speaks: Favre to Fox? May 16, 2008
Beyond his financial successes in football Jerry was pretty generous to me, you might remember, he chuckled -- Switzer is involved in various businesses, including diagnostic imaging centers, oil-and-gas development, real estate and radio. Basically, he laughed, Im self-employed. (CowboyUpdate.com)
Hospital Prepares to Open Its New Doors May 16, 2008
The new emergency room is close to the new surgical suite and diagnostic imaging center to streamline patient care. Nursing stations are designed to be closer to the patient rooms. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Amil Has Strong Growth With High Profitability May 14, 2008
The Company is also the MCO with the largest accredited provider network in Brazil, with more than 2,100 hospitals, 32,000 health care clinics and private practices and 5,900 laboratories and diagnostic imaging centers. SOURCE Amilpar. (PR Newswire)
Who's checking up on X-ray machines? May 14, 2008
Like at the San Antonio Diagnostic Imaging Center. Reporter: You know they re supposed to be inspected every year. (KHOU.com, TX)
* Taiwan News Quick Take May 12, 2008
He is also a chief executive officer of a group of companies that perform diagnostic imaging services. In addition, he is on the board of 12 international companies in diagnostics, treatment, investments and information systems in the medical field. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Vanguard Health puts $15M into corporate university May 10, 2008
It's no secret that Arizona is facing a nursing shortage, as well as shortfalls in areas such as diagnostic imaging and laboratory, said Reginald Ballantyne III, senior corporate officer of Vanguard Health Systems and former chairman of the. "We at Vanguard and Abrazo believe that sufficient energy has been dedicated to dialogue and that the time has come to respond boldly and robustly to the call to action," Ballantyne said. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Deputy Minister, Colin Andersen, Ontario Ministry of Finance, to Speak at Launch of Academic Hospitals' Group Purchasing Initiative May 8, 2008
Annually, Ontario hospitals spend over $300 million on capital equipment such as diagnostic imaging and laboratory machines. The purchasing process for capital equipment is largely fragmented across hospitals. (Canada Newswire)
Tumors Targeted With Tiny 'Nanoworms' May 7, 2008
We hope that these devices will improve the diagnostic imaging of cancer and allow pinpoint targeting of treatments into cancerous tumors. Other researchers involved in the development were Michael Schwartz of UC San Diego, Geoffrey von Maltzahn of MIT, and Lianglin Zhang of UC Santa Barbara. (Science Daily)
HEALTH BRIEFS May 7, 2008
The rule does not require hospitals to collect the data for emergency room admissions or services such as labs and diagnostic imaging. The data will be used to ensure no disparity exists among patients of different race and ethnic backgrounds. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Lasers And Milk: The Common Denominator May 6, 2008
"Due to their robustness and ease of manufacture, these lasers are sometimes referred to as "laser paint" and have found various applications, currently commercially available, such as document security and remote sensing. There are envisioned application areas in diagnostic imaging and super-fast displays as well". Laser theory extended. (Science Daily)
Spine therapy office near completion (21) May 4, 2008
The first floor, which includes admitting/registration, diagnostic imaging and the gift shop, will also open tomorrow. The fourth floor, which includes the Women ren s Center, will open on Wednesday. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Pets and vets (62) May 4, 2008
And now, with a 5 million grant from the Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation, as well as state bond money, the school now has a large animal and diagnostic imaging facility that includes a full arena, an equine treadmill and a CT scanner for large animals. The facility expansion was dedicated Saturday morning during a special ceremony. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Wahiawa General part of Koa Ridge plan May 2, 2008
"The broad range of services being considered for the site include diagnostic imaging, oncology services, surgical and other ambulatory services, physician medical office buildings, skilled nursing facilities, acute inpatient care, emergency care services, management support services, and medical education," the two groups said in a statement. R. Don Olden, CEO of Wahiawa General Hospital, told PBN that the privately-owned hospital and the developer would firm up their plans over the next two... (Pacific Business News, HI)
Premier unit inks supply contract Apr 23, 2008
California-based Toshiba America markets and distributes diagnostic imaging systems. The company, a division of of Japan, also coordinates clinical diagnostic imaging research in the United States. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Accreditation boosts moral at Memorial Hermann Apr 17, 2008
At Memorial Hermann it is our goal to ensure that standards are in place to produce the highest quality diagnostic imaging services," Nelson said. Receiving ACR accreditation is a testament to our commitment to quality and patient care, . Receiving ACR accreditation is a testament to our commitment to quality and patient care. The extensive process to receive such an award begins with an application process to confirm radiologist and technicians a, a review of the information and a time frame to... (Woodlands Villager, TX)
Cache native selected as hospital CEO Apr 15, 2008
The Cache Valley Specialty Hospital provides surgical procedures, a 24-hour emergency care facility, diagnostic imaging, inpatient medical/surgical care, physical therapy, industrial medicine, a laboratory and a sleep disorder center. E-mail. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
SVRHC gives awards to doctors, staff and volunteers Apr 12, 2008
Hospital Librarian Cheaney Seth earned the award for integrity; Kathy Carpenter of the Diagnostic Imaging Department received the award for quality; Registered Nurse Kathy Davis was honored for compassion; Ricardo Herrera of information services was selected for collaboration; Rita Eckles, who works in the hospital laboratory, received the award for stewardship; and Sharon Reynolds of the finance department, for innovation. Also recognized was long-time hospital supporter, Rusty Carter, who died... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Law sheds light on care complaints Apr 11, 2008
NDP critic Adrian Dix said "there is a public expectation - not just in the case of doctors but in the case of other professions - to know more when misconduct occurs."When this issue was raised in the Times Colonist series and was raised by us last fall, there was an expectation of [government] action," he said.As promised in the throne speech, the legislation also expands the powers of health professionals. Nurses will be able to suture patients, conduct allergy testing and give local... (Canada.com)
Philips Debuts with Live Media Registration Service in Mediahedge Apr 11, 2008
With sales of EUR 27 billion in 2007, the company is a market leader in medical diagnostic imaging and patient monitoring systems, energy efficient lighting solutions, as well as lifestyle solutions for personal wellbeing. News from Philips is located at. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Hospitals see merits of digital mammograms Apr 8, 2008
"You can do five patients an hour, and you could do two to three (with the film mammograms)," said Doug Davis, director of diagnostic imaging for St. Rose. "These machines are very, very fast. My concern, and I've told my staff, is that doing 40 mammograms in an eight-hour day is great, but I don't want the patient to feel like this is a conveyor-line process. I just want them to feel like they are being treated appropriately - not just slam-bam thank you, ma'am.". (East Bay Business Times, CA)
Cigna making strides to renew provider ties Apr 7, 2008
Jim Poulin/Phoenix Business Journal Expensive equipment such as this 64-slice CT scanner is causing insurance companies to tighten the reins on imaging businesses, but Southwest Diagnostic Imaging Ltd. managed to renegotiate a contract that was terminated last fall with Cigna HealthCare of Arizona Inc. Kim Shenberger, right, a technician at SDI s Southwest Medical Imaging Ltd., is shown operating the CT scanner. Related News. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Pathology rorts face new probe Apr 5, 2008
In its report for the last financial year, the Government's services review said it had a discovered "disturbing cases" of doctors ordering pathology tests and diagnostic imaging without any clinical reason. "Many doctors are ordering a bank of tests in the first instance that are not relevant and they're doing this for all of their patients without discriminating," PSR director Tony Webber told The Age yesterday. (The Age)
Quest International Announces They Will be First in US to Exhibit True 12-Bit Grayscale Mammographic Images Apr 4, 2008
About Quest Established in 1982, Quest International, Inc., is a leading provider of diagnostic imaging displays. Offering both off the shelf and customizable display solutions, Quest is the North American Master Distributor of the entire line of Totoku Medical displays. (PR Newswire)
Stegenga + PARTNERS Designs Interim Hospital That Opens in Georgia Community Devastated by a Tornado Apr 3, 2008
The plan included five operating rooms, labor and delivery rooms, a nursery, emergency department, intensive care unit, diagnostic imaging facility, patient rooms, and mechanical food service departments. While modular in approach, it was critical for the design of Sumter Regional Hospital East (SRHEast) to not only look like, but also function as well as any conventionally built hospital. (Primezone Releases)
