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Infertility therapy may boost breast density

By Kate Madden Yee

Infertility treatments, particularly what is called controlled ovarian stimulation, may increase a woman's breast density -- and therefore her breast cancer risk, according to a new study published in Breast Cancer Research.

April 12, 2016

Cardiac cath radiation exacts toll on health personnel

By Brian Casey

Radiation from cardiac catheterization procedures is taking a heavy toll on cath lab personnel, according to a new study published April 12 in Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions. Italian researchers found higher rates of orthopedic problems, cataracts, skin lesions, and even anxiety and depression in cath lab workers.

April 12, 2016

Point-of-care ultrasound saves shock patients

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Evaluating patients in early shock with point-of-care ultrasound can yield nearly $20,000 in cost savings, according to research scheduled to be presented at the upcoming Chest World Congress in Shanghai.

April 11, 2016

Philips names CMO for image-guided therapy unit

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Philips Healthcare has named Dr. Atul Gupta as chief medical officer (CMO) for its image-guided therapy business.

April 11, 2016

Fuji SonoSite debuts new point-of-care US system

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Ultrasound developer Fujifilm SonoSite has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration 510(k) clearance and the European CE Mark for its new SII mountable point-of-care ultrasound system.

April 11, 2016

GE delivers PET/CT unit to Tunisia

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

GE Healthcare has completed an installation of a PET/CT scanner at CERU Nuclear Medicine Center in Tunis, Tunisia.

April 11, 2016