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Tube Misconnection Errors Noted in WSJ

A recent report in the Wall Street Journal discussed a safety consideration in healthcare settings that may be overlooked: tube misconnections. While this event is most certainly a noteworthy medical error, incidence rates are unknown because of limited reporting. Nevertheless, the Joint Commission acknowledge the dramatic implications of such on patient safety. more...

June 29, 2007 Related topics: Standards

Benign Breast Ultrasound Doesn’t Require Biopsy

Imaging with mammography is not a sufficient breast cancer screening technique for all women. Women who have breast tissue that is dense may require evaluation with alternate techniques. more...

June 29, 2007 Related topics: Imaging, Diagnostic

Isolation Guidelines Revised

The 1996 Guideline for Isolation Precautions in Hospitals was revised and expanded with the recent publication of the...

Alternative Breast Imaging Techniques Described

Mammography is the most widely used method for breast cancer screening; use of such is encouraged through guidelines...

OCS Modeling Technology Adopted by Misys

OCS, Inc. has developed tools that support web-based predictive modeling using algorithms to assess a patient’s risk level....

Cerner Transfusion Software Ready for the Market

Cerner Corporation’s software, Transfusion Administration and Specimen Collection, is ready for purchasing having just received clearance (pdf) from...

CAD Software Improves Visualization of Breast MRI

A study published in the July issue of the journal Radiology highlights the value of computer-aided enhancement for...

St. Jude’s Pacemaker Tool Approved for U.S., European Marketing

St. Jude Medical, Inc. has a new tool, integrated in the company’s existing line of Frontier II pacemakers...

Benchmark Medical and Physiotherapy Associates Complete Merger

The second largest outpatient rehabilitation company nationally was formed when the merger between Physiotherapy Associates and Benchmark Medical was...

AMA Endorses Implanted RFID Records

The American Medical Association released a new policy statement (doc) acknowledging the value of implanting RFID-enabled devices containing key...

Monitoring Tool Receives Clearance

A new monitoring device was granted marketing clearance from the FDA. The tool collects blood pressure readings; temperature...

Anaesthesic Monitor Approved

The FDA granted marketing approval to the BIS VIEW Monitoring System, developed and manufactured by Aspect Medical Systems, Inc....