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Olympus, Fujinon, EndoGastric Solutions Dominate $1.9 Billion U.S. Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Market Fueled by Colon Cancer Screening, Anti-Reflux Procedures
Anti-reflux procedure growth, double-balloon endoscope sales to fuel market growth through 2018 according to a report by iData Research.
RSFH Ends Year as a Leader in Robotic Colorectal Care
Roper St. Francis Healthcare ranks fourth in nation for robotic colorectal surgery
New Study Suggests Men Should Receive A Colonoscopy At An Earlier Age Than Women
La Peer Health Systems supports early colonoscopy procedures for males, specifically those with a family history of colon cancer.
Abstracts on Capnography Presented at Society for Technology in Anesthesia (STA) Annual Conference
Eight abstracts address the use of capnography monitoring in multiple clinical applications.
50 Patients Seek Screening for Colon Cancer In First 2 Weeks
Two weeks ago, MediBid started a program to reimburse patients for the $25 service fee, making it free for them to receive Bids on the website. The MediBid team was quite surprised that when given the chance to receive bids at no cost, patients chose a Colonoscopy above anything else.
Specialist Physician Groups Form Maine’s Largest Independent Practice Association (IPA)
Association Group Counters Regional Trend towards Hospital Employment and away from Independent Practice. Four of the area’s most prestigious specialty medical groups today announced the formation of a new Independent Practice Association (IPA). Chest Medicine Associates (CMA), Portland Gastroenterology Associates (PGA), OA Centers for Orthopaedics (OA), and Spectrum Medical Group (SMG) are the founding members of the newly formed Maine Specialty IPA. The largest of its kind in Maine, the IPA represents over 250 physicians and other medical providers caring for patients in Southern Maine and across the entire state.
INFINITT Japan Contracts with Ikeda City Hospital in Japan
INFINITT is an enterprise imaging and information management solution and service provider based in Seoul, South Korea with more than a decade of experience in the PACS industry.
Ziosoft Expands PhyzAiodynamic Diagnostic Solutions into Greek Healthcare Market
Ziosoft, Inc., a leader in advanced 3D-5D visualization and analysis software solutions for the healthcare market, today announced it has entered into a distribution agreement with Intrahealth, a leading distributor of medical technology in Greece. Intrahealth, located in Athens, will distribute Ziosoft software solutions to radiologists, cardiologists and other imaging specialists throughout the country.
Life Line Screening Offers Special Pricing on Colorectal Home Test Kits in Honor of National Colorectal Cancer Month
In honor of March as National Colorectal Cancer Month, Independence-based preventive health screening provider offers discounted FDA-approved home tests kits for colorectal cancer.
Cleveland Medical Malpractice Attorney Obtains Settlement in Wrongful Death Case
NASA engineer dies after instructions to stop taking Plavix® and Aspirin for elective colonoscopy. http://medical-malpractice.spanglaw.com/ [Cleveland medical malpractice attorney __title__ Cleveland medical malpractice attorney] nets settlement for widow.
50 Free Colonoscopies in 50 Days for 50-Year-Olds
Winston Salem, NC-based Gastroenterology group will once again provide 50 free screening colonoscopies to local community members affected by recent unemployment.
DocMatcher.com Launches Web Platform to Enhance Patient-Doctor Relationships and Improve Health Outcomes
DocMatcher.com unveils newly developed web platform that uses health IT to revolutionize the traditional patient-doctor experience and change the culture of health care.
The Face of Lung Cancer Support and Information Website Launches to Increase Awareness and Advocacy
A new website providing support and information to victims and survivors of lung cancer has been launched at TheFaceofLungCancer.org. The site provides a community for victims and survivors while distilling important information and advocating change in health care policy.
South Florida Law Firm Steinger, Iscoe & Greene Offers Around-the-Clock Free Legal Advice to Broward General Contaminated IV Patients
The South Florida law offices of Steinger, Iscoe & Greene are taking a proactive stance in helping potential victims of bodily fluid transfer due to the negligence of a veteran nurse at Broward General Medical Center, as stated in the http://tinyurl.com/yebptez [Sun-Sentinel] October 7, 2009. Health officials admit the nurse reused the same saline bag amongst 1,851 patients in administering Gadolinium MRA contrast dye for cardiac chemical stress tests. The patients are expected to receive a letter from Broward General early this week urging them to seek physician administered screening for Hepatitis B and C and HIV/AIDS.
Oakstone Medical Publishing Launches Unique Website Specifically Geared to Radiologists and Their Continuing Education Needs
RadiologyDaily.com allows health practioners working in the area of radiology to gain access to non-biased content in an effort to stay up-to-date with their ever-changing field.
Hissey Kientz LLP Urges Patients To Heed FDA Warning About Phospho-soda Products
The law firm of http://www.hkllp.com/ [Hissey Kientz, LLP] is warning consumers to immediately stop using http://www.hkllp.com/fleet-phospho-soda/ [Fleet Phospho-soda] products for any purpose, including bowel cleansing prior to a colonoscopy. In December 2008 the Food and Drug Administration warned that Phospho-soda products could cause irreversible damage to the kidneys. "Despite the FDA's warnings about the dangers of Phospho-soda and Fleet's recall of these products, some colonoscopy patients are still being advised to take Phospho-soda for bowel cleansing," says attorney David Friend of Hissey Kientz. "Not only does this place patients at risk of kidney damage, but it directly contradicts the FDA's warning about the safety of these products."
Executive Shares His Story in an Effort to Save Lives
A successful entrepeneur, living a life many only dream about, has his world shattered with the diagnosis of a rare malignant bone cancer after undergoing an executive physical. After a successful surgery, which gave him a new lease on life, he hopes his moving video testimony will prompt other executives and busy individuals to get a thorough physical exam.
Local Gastroenterology Practice Gives Back to the Community During Colon Cancer Awareness Month
Digestive Health Specialists physicians will provide 50 free colonoscopies to patients impacted by the recent economic downturn.
New Williamsburg Health Evaluation Center, The Ultimate Investment In Future Health And Well-Being, Set To Open In March
The Williamsburg Health Evaluation Center (WHEC), set to open here in March, will provide clients with the opportunity in just one day to receive the ultimate medical examination by a team of expert physicians at a state-of-the-art evaluation facility.
Top Executives Tap Top Docs for Recession-Proof Relief
Executive Medicine of Texas is arming top executives with reassurance their stress-related symptoms are treatable.