Topic: Medical Technology
Group warns of severe shortage of medical isotopes
Reuters US Online Report Health News
CHICAGO (Reuters) - U.S. imaging experts warned of significant disruptions in the supply of a medical isotope used in scores of diagnostic tests in the coming weeks as a key nuclear reactor goes out of service for extended repairs. The Society of Nuclear Imaging said on Thursday between March 21 ...
Some clinical trials exclude gays and lesbians: study
AFP Global Edition
Some clinical trials financed by the US federal government and pharmaceutical labs exclude gay and lesbian participants, according to a study published Wednesday. "Most gay and lesbian patients are probably unaware that their sexual orientation is being used as a screening factor for clinical trial participation," said lead author Brian ...
Boston Sci could resume ICD sales within 30 days
Reuters US Online Report Business News
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Boston Scientific Corp. <BSX.N> could be selling implantable heart rhythm devices again within 30 days if no new issues arise beyond the paperwork problems revealed this week. "Our number one conclusion is ... that Boston likely overreacted in pulling its products from the market and has ...
Report: Equipment at PR veterans clinics not clean
AP News
US gov't finds medical equipment not properly cleaned at some Puerto Rico veterans clinicsFederal inspectors found medical equipment not properly cleaned or inspected at some of the clinics for veterans in Puerto Rico, a U.S. government report said Tuesday. Senior staff knew about the problem but did nothing ...
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