Magnesium Usage During CABG Surgery
OBJECTIVE. Our study was performed in order to assess the effects of magnesium sulfate during coronary artery bypass surgery to evaluate whether […]
AMA Renews Call for Liability Reform
Representatives of the American Medical Association (AMA) renewed their call on Monday for a national cap on malpractice awards, saying that a […]
Mannitol and Dopamine in Patients Undergoing Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A Randomized Clinical Trial
In this prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blinded study, we determined the effects of two commonly used adjuncts, mannitol and dopamine, on ß2-microglobulin (ß2M) […]
MAQUET Takes Over U.S. Distribution of Jostra Product Line
Dear Customer: Effective April 5, 2004 NOVOSCI will cease to be the distributor of Jostraproducts in the United States and MAQUET Inc. […]
Cardiac Disease in Offspring Linked to Maternal Malnutrition in Early Gestation
The first evidence to link maternal malnutrition during early gestation with the development of coronary heart disease in offspring is reported by […]
Autologous Concentrated Platelet-Rich Plasma (cPRP) for Local Application in Bone Regeneration
Platelets are rich in growth factors that may contribute to an accelerated tissue regeneration process. The therapeutic osteogenic effect of local platelet […]
Importance of Blood Pressure Regulation in Maintaining Adequate Tissue Perfusion
Abstract: Patients undergoing surgery with the aid of cardiopulmonary bypass(CPB)have an incidence of end-organ dysfunction, caused by embolization, regional hypoperfusion, or some […]
Billing Mistakes Cost Medicare $11.6 billion, US says
Billing mistakes cost the U.S. Medicare program $11.6 billion in improper payments in fiscal 2003, the U.S. government reported on Friday. The […]
Medicare Pay: 2004 Forecast Looks Gloomy
Physicians escaping the proverbial frying pan of a 4.4% cut in Medicare payments in 2003 have found themselves right back in the […]
Medtronic Announces FDA Approval Of InSync Marquis™ Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy System
MINNEAPOLIS, March 28, 2003 – Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT) today announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of the InSync Marquis™ cardiac […]
Medtronic Acquires TransVascular Inc.
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Medtronic Inc., a medical device company, on Monday said it has bought TransVascular Inc., a small privately held […]