Stories by Olga Deshchenko
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Geographically challenged: obstacles to health care in rural America
by Olga Deshchenko 06/15/2010An exclusive report from the pages of DOTmed Business News.
Lantheus promotes Jeffrey Young to vice president, finance
by Olga Deshchenko 07/27/2011Young will be responsible for managing the company's finances and accounting.
FDA to docs: stop using CardioGen-82 for cardiac PET scans
by Olga Deshchenko 07/26/2011Investigation reveals insufficient manufacturing procedures; maker recalls device.
DMBN Online Exclusive: What's new for the OR suite
by Olga Deshchenko 07/25/2011A look at what's new in OR tables, lights and surgical microscopes.
GE Healthcare relocates its X-ray base to China
by Olga Deshchenko 07/25/2011The medical imaging giant will also move a group of its top managers to the new headquarters in Beijing.
Special report: The case for the hybrid OR
by Olga Deshchenko 07/24/2011Nationwide, hospitals are investing millions in hybrid rooms. Should yours? What to know before you decide.
Trends in anesthesiology: Employing technology to reduce costs and manage information
by Olga Deshchenko 07/21/2011New technology, staffing models, help reduce costs.
Olympus acquires maker of endoscope insertion devices for $60M
by Olga Deshchenko 07/06/2011With the purchase of Spirus Medical, Inc., the Tokyo-based tech giant plans to develop new endoscopic systems.
Eckert & Ziegler to acquire Bioscan's radiopharma equipment business
by Olga Deshchenko 07/05/2011The German isotope tech company will get Bioscan's Radiochemistry and Analytic Instrumentation product lines.
Defibrillators & the public
by Olga Deshchenko 06/24/2011In line with the latest guidelines, AEDs look to deliver more than a shock.
For biomeds, the latest test equipment lightens the load
by Olga Deshchenko 06/23/2011In an increasingly complex health care environment, CE departments look for lighter, faster and multifunctional solutions.
This Month in Medical History: The "American Nobel" of ophthalmology is born
by Olga Deshchenko 05/24/2011For his time, Dr. Arnall Patz was considered a radical but his experiments preserved the sight of numerous infants.
Stress test industry update: The quest for painless integration
by Olga Deshchenko 05/19/2011In the transition to electronic medical records, providers aren't the only ones who need to deal with changes.
Stress test industry update: Insurer that denied stress tests violated state law
by Olga Deshchenko 05/19/2011An update on an investigation of BCBS of Delaware's denials of cardiac stress tests.
DMBN Web Exclusive: PET vs. SPECT in CAD detection
by Olga Deshchenko 05/17/2011An exclusive Q & A with Dr. Jamshid Maddahi on the results of the Phase 2 clinical trial of Flurpiridaz F 18.
Despite regulatory hurdles, PET drugs may give molecular imaging a boost
by Olga Deshchenko 05/17/2011New PET drugs in the pipeline.
Sudden deaths of young athletes fuel the heart screening debate
by Olga Deshchenko 05/12/2011Should all young athletes be screened for rare but potentially fatal heart conditions?
Harvard professor to head Siemens Healthcare
by Olga Deshchenko 05/12/2011The health care giant names Dr. Gregory Sorensen as its new CEO.
APIC names news CEO
by Olga Deshchenko 05/05/2011Katrina Crist will head the association effective June 27.
Canon U.S.A. establishes new imaging solutions company
by Olga Deshchenko 05/03/2011The digital imaging company launched Canon Information and Imaging Solutions, Inc. to expand its solutions business.
AIUM names new president
by Olga Deshchenko 04/27/2011The association named Dr. Alfred Z. Abuhamad its 29th president.
Sisters of Mercy Health System names a new senior VP of operations
by Olga Deshchenko 04/27/2011Mercy's health care supply chain management company also gets new CEO.
MBI shows promise for women with dense breasts
by Olga Deshchenko 04/25/2011Low-dose molecular breast imaging technology demonstrates promising results among women with dense breast tissue.
Special report: Fitting radiology into the MU puzzle
by Olga Deshchenko 04/21/2011Experts believe "meaningful use" initiative will ultimately benefit radiology.
A nonprofit works to advance pediatric emergency care
by Olga Deshchenko 04/21/2011R Baby Foundation strives to ensure that every pediatric resident is properly trained.
Special report: Refurbishers & ISOs move ahead with the expanding ultrasound market
by Olga Deshchenko 04/19/2011For third party service providers, one of the persisting challenges is efficiently servicing the latest, high-end equipment.
Ultrasound in the realm of breast cancer detection: should mammography be worried?
by Olga Deshchenko 04/18/2011Ultrasound moves in on mammo's turf.
Baby blues: Why the country's infant mortality rate is so high and what can be done about it
by Olga Deshchenko 04/15/2011The surprising truth about America's infant mortality rate.
Text messages aid moms in infant care
by Olga Deshchenko 04/15/2011New texting service provides women tips and reminders throughout their pregnancy.
CHIME: Optimism about early EHR incentives wanes
by Olga Deshchenko 04/13/2011Health IT executives cite quality data collection and CPOE adoption as top concerns.
Mostashari to head ONC
by Olga Deshchenko 04/08/2011Dr. Farzad Mostashari takes on his new post Friday.
Toshiba taps Bumb to lead its X-ray vascular business unit
by Olga Deshchenko 04/06/2011Bumb will be in charge of marketing plans.
Carefusion acquires technology for automatic pharma waste sorting
by Olga Deshchenko 04/05/2011The new product automates the segregation of pharmaceutical waste.
FDA OKs world's first portable, full body CT scanner
by Olga Deshchenko 03/30/2011Similar to portable chest X-ray systems, the 32-slice scanner can be moved between departments.
Nine hospital patients die due to contaminated IVs
by Olga Deshchenko 03/30/2011Ten others are infected; health officials are investigating a bacterial outbreak.
CleanMed 2011: Health care goes green
by Olga Deshchenko 03/28/2011A glimpse at the upcoming conference on environmental sustainability in health care.
FDA rejects imaging agent for Alzheimer's disease detection
by Olga Deshchenko 03/18/2011The makers need a more rigid training program to ensure accurate scan readings, the agency said.
Special report: Mobile C-Arms and the refurbished market
by Olga Deshchenko 03/18/2011"Competition is fierce," according to this exclusive report.
Special report: C-Arm technology is in a foot race
by Olga Deshchenko 03/18/2011Slowly but surely, flat panel technology is making its way into the mobile C-Arm space.
Come for the wine, stay for the cause
by Olga Deshchenko 03/17/2011Wine enthusiasts unite to raise funds for humanitarian action.
Bionics, robotics and lasers: the latest in prosthetics
by Olga Deshchenko 03/17/2011Innovative research is advancing the functionality and feel of artificial limbs.
FDA steps in to warn patients of faulty mammograms in a Calif. practice
by Olga Deshchenko 03/11/2011The agency is unsatisfied with the facility's notification of affected patients.
CMS: Medicare reimbursement to decrease by nearly 30 percent in 2012
by Olga Deshchenko 03/10/2011Without Congressional action, doctors will suffer a 29.5 percent reimbursement cut come January, says the agency.
MediClick adds John Grande to its executive team
by Olga Deshchenko 03/03/2011Grande is the company's new VP of sales and marketing.
Retina Implant AG secures $18 mil to support second human clinical trial
by Olga Deshchenko 03/02/2011The funding will aid the company's efforts to bring its microchip for the blind to market.
Women neglected in heart device trials
by Olga Deshchenko 03/02/2011Despite FDA requirement, women are severely underrepresented in clinical trials, a new study finds.
Mass. General shells out $1M to settle potential HIPAA violations
by Olga Deshchenko 02/25/2011An employee left nearly 200 patient records containing PHI on the train while commuting to work.
HIMSS: Nearly half of hospitals ready for Stage 1 of meaningful use
by Olga Deshchenko 02/23/2011According to new survey data, 44 percent of hospitals are on track to qualify for Stage 1 incentives.
To improve care, a nonprofit ensures the longevity of medical equipment
by Olga Deshchenko 02/21/2011A look at the work of the TriMedx Foundation.
DMBN Exclusive: Is your MRI suite safe for patients & staff?
by Olga Deshchenko 02/18/2011Find out in a Q & A with Mark Keene, CTO of Metrasens Ltd.
