Medical Device/Equipment Executives
Some Medical Devices Win Government Approval Without Scientific ReviewDate:
01/16/2009
, Publication:
Fox News
, Author:
AP
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,480175,00.html
FDA Approves Software Update that Identifies Potential Defibrillator Lead Fractures
The new software package will alert both patients and physicians of a potential lead fracture. This will enable early intervention and lower the risk of serious complications.
Date:
09/04/2008
, Publication:
FDA News
, Author:
FDA
http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2008/NEW01878.html
FDA Announces Improved Policies Regarding Transparency, Public Disclosure for Advisory Committees
The improvements include stricter limits on financial conflicts of interest for committee members, ...
Date:
08/05/2008
, Publication:
FDA News
, Author:
FDA
http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2008/NEW01871.html
Weighing the Costs of a CT Scan's Look Inside the Heart
Driven by financial incentives, many doctors are adopting CT scans, but there is scant evidence that they benefit most patients.
Date:
06/29/2008
, Publication:
NY TIMES
, Author:
ALEX BERENSON and REED ABELSON
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/29/business/29scan.html?ref=health
Members of Congress urge one-year delay in Medicare bidding program for home medical equipment
Two letters signeed by 132 members of Congress urge a delay in the Medicare bidding program for home medical equipment.
Date:
06/05/2008
, Publication:
Drug Topics Daily News
, Author:
Sandra Levy
http://drugtopics.modernmedicine.com/drugtopics/Drug+Topics+Daily+News/Members-
FDA Advises Patients to Switch to HFA-Propelled Albuterol Inhalers Now
CFC-propelled inhalers no longer available as of Dec. 31, 2008
Date:
05/30/2008
, Publication:
FDA News
, Author:
FDA
http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2008/NEW01842.html
Mixed Outcomes in Laparoscopy for Prostates
But the surgery increases the chance for longer term problems that require further therapy, the research says.
Date:
05/27/2008
, Publication:
NY TIMES
, Author:
NICHOLAS BAKALAR
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/27/health/research/27pros.html?ref=health
Lasers May Treat Cancers of the Larynx
But a team of Harvard doctors is reporting that a new outpatient laser procedure promises to eliminate the need for radiation, preserve speech...
Date:
05/06/2008
, Publication:
NY TIMES
, Author:
LAWRENCE K. ALTMAN, M.D.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/06/health/06canc.html?ref=health
States Limit Costly Sites for Cancer Radiation
Seeking to rein in medical costs, a commission in Michigan on Wednesday moved to prevent hospitals in the state from each spending $100 million or more...
Date:
05/01/2008
, Publication:
NY TIMES
, Author:
ANDREW POLLACK
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/01/technology/01proton.html?ref=health
Group Urges Ban on Medical Giveaways
Drug and medical device companies should be banned from offering free food, gifts, travel and ghost-writing services to doctors,...
Date:
04/28/2008
, Publication:
NY TIMES
, Author:
GARDINER HARRIS
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/28/us/28doctors.html?ref=health
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