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A New Technology Is BornFrom Conception to Delivery, Device Development a Team Effort ISSUE: DECEMBER, 2008 Although the ties between medicine and industry are at times contentious, it is within these boundaries that needs are explored and solutions sought. Trying to figure out exactly where a new product begins, however, is a bit like trying to determine which came first—the chicken or the egg. read more |
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Pros, Cons of CTC Rehashed New Data Stir Up Old Debate ISSUE: DECEMBER, 2008 A recent study on the accuracy of computed tomographic colonography (CTC) is being used by both gastroenterologists and radiologists to bolster their cases on whether CTC or colonoscopy is the better choice for routine colorectal cancer screening. read more |
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Endoscopy and NOTES Some Predict Divergent Paths, As Others See Convergence Ahead ISSUE: DECEMBER, 2008 While some endoscopists may fear being overshadowed by surgical laparoscopists adapting quickly to the technical demands of NOTES (natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery), at least one expert believes that new transluminal technologies, primarily guided by endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), will emerge as advanced therapies that will be delivered by endoscopists. read more |
San Diego Institution Preempts Payers, Implements Quality SafeguardsISSUE: DECEMBER, 2008 If you are a physician trying to discharge a patient from the University of California, San Diego hospital system, you face a difficult time getting through the computerized system without first documenting that the patient has received appropriate vaccinations. This is just one of the strategies used by the medical center to ensure that optimal care processes are being followed. read more |
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