July 16, 2007 — Four years ago this month, new rules went into effect that restricted the long hours worked by many physicians in training. Now researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine have shown that the regulations are associated with somewhat lower death rates in high-risk medical patients in teaching hospitals.

The new work hours are not, however, associated with an improved outcome for surgical patients in teaching hospitals.

July 16, 2007 - TheL14-5W/60, L14-5/38 / L9-4/38 and C7-3/50 / C5-2/60 single-angle needle guidance systems from CIVCO Medical Solutions are designed to work in conjunction with biopsy software on Ultrasonix’ Sonix CEP, Sonix OP, Sonix SP and Sonix RP ultrasound platforms, reportedly providing physicians with increased productivity during ultrasound-guided procedures including tissue biopsy, fluid aspirations and catheter placement.

July 15, 2007 – Under the terms of a recently signed distribution agreement, Oncology Services International (OSI) will market Initia-RT’s products for radiotherapy in the U.S. Initia-RT’s current product offering includes TrackLeaf mMLC with crossleaf architecture and four sets of leaves, and CrossPlan, a comprehensive treatment planning software. Initia is also preparing for release of IGRT products, including TrackBeam real-time imager incorporating dynamic tracking and treatment delivery.

July 16, 2007 – A medical team at University of California, San Diego (UCSD) recently performed image-guided radiosurgery using Trilogy technology from Varian Medical Systems to treat a patient’s trigeminal neuralgia. Trigeminal neuralgia, an intractable disorder of the trigeminal nerve, can cause almost incapacitating pain.

July 16, 2007 – The ColdSPOT with Floral Design from Beekley Corp. now reportedly stays cold three times longer than other products, helping reduce the bleeding, bruising, pain and inflammation that breast biopsy patients may experience. According to the company, the pad’s unique self-adhesive side tabs ensure consistent, targeted, cold therapy over the biopsy site and the advanced moldable gel allows for comfortable product wear throughout the course of treatment.

For more information: www.beekley.com

July 16, 2007 — Siemens Medical Solutions Diagnostics is showcasing its comprehensive portfolio of performance driven solutions for the first time at the American Association of Clinical Chemistry (AACC) Conference in San Diego. This portfolio is a result of bringing together two strong leaders in the diagnostics industry: former Bayer Healthcare Diagnostics and former DPC.

July 16, 2007 - The 8th annual DHIMS (Digital Healthcare Information Management Systems) Conference, formerly known as the PACS Conference, will be held March 25-29, 2008 at The Westin La Cantera, San Antonio, TX. The University of Rochester’s Department of Imaging Sciences-sponsored conference will focus on interoperability, workflow and other important issues facing the digital environment.

July 16, 2007 — U.S. News & World Report announced publication of the 2007 edition of America's Best Hospitals.

Now in its 18th year, America's Best Hospitals is widely considered the most authoritative hospital guide, this year screening over 5,462 hospitals and medical centers, virtually all short-term, acute-care hospitals in the United States.

July 16, 2007 – Keys to clinical, management and staff education will be the focus of the Ambulatory Specialty Conference scheduled for Sept. 15-16, 2007 at the Hyatt Regency, Louisville, KY.
The conference is geared toward nurses that work or would like to work in free-standing, hospital-based, or physicians' office-based ambulatory centers, with responsibilities in:
- Managing the OR
- Staff Education
- Direct Patient Care
- Infection Prevention
- Post-Anesthesia Care
- Ensuring Regulatory Compliance

July 16, 2007 – The Beekley Corp. recently introduced OrthoSPOTS, the newest addition of its line of MR-SPOTS skin markers for MRI, which provide precise localization on extremities and smaller areas of concern without distorting pathology or causing discomfort to the patient.

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