July 18, 2013 — Two reports from AmericanEHR Partners, based on a survey of nearly 1,400 physicians, suggest that tablets are of greater use for clinical purposes than smart phones.

July 18, 2013 — In a study of more than 2,000 adults, researchers found that two MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) measurements of the abdominal aorta — the amount of plaque in the vessel and the thickness of its wall — are associated with future cardiovascular events, such as a heart attack or stroke. Results of the study are published online in the journal Radiology.

July 18, 2013 — Boston Scientific Corp. has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance and CE mark approval for the Guidezilla guide extension catheter.

Welch Allyn announced the availability of two connectivity-ready electrocardiograph devices in the United States. The Welch Allyn CP 150 offers flexible report formatting, intuitive design and functionality in addition to administering patient tests and managing information via a touch screen, color display. The Welch Allyn CP 50 offers the speed and power of a fully-featured ECG in a compact, portable size. Designed for use in settings where flexibility and efficiency are of utmost importance, both devices administer patient tests at the push of a button. Each can also interface with the Welch Allyn CardioPerfect Workstation to connect, manage and share patient information.


The first-ever presentation at a medical conference using hologram technology instead of traditional video projection screen took place July 1 at the American Society of Echocardiography’s (ASE) 2013 scientific sessions. The innovative presentation was used to drive home the advances in technology that are going to completely reshape cardiac ultrasound and medical imaging over the next few years.

ImaCor Inc. announced the implementation of the 24/7 hTEE Clinical Support Program.

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