The more compact size means the device can be used in women and in men with trunk sizes too small to be implanted with earlier, larger models. Heartwire
The subject of radiation-induced cancer from CT is controversial, and is disputed, primarily by radiologists, citing lack of scientific evidence. Medscape Radiology
The United States may be facing a shortage of general surgeons, even as a growing and aging population creates a rising need for their broad capabilities, researchers said on Monday. Reuters Health Information
More details about oversulfated chondroitin sulfate and the mechanism by which it is believed to bring about adverse events have now been published in two separate papers. (Guerrini M et al. Nat Biotechnol; published online before print April 23, 2008. Heartwire
WellPoint Inc reported a 25 percent decline in quarterly profit on Wednesday and cut its full-year forecast, but its shares rallied on hopes the health insurer can contain problems that have plagued it. Reuters Health Information
Health Management Associates, which owns 59 U.S. hospitals, posted a higher first-quarter profit on a one-time gain, and affirmed its 2008 forecast, boosting shares about 4.8 percent. Reuters Health Information
Medicare beneficiaries are lacking in knowledge regarding the Part D prescription drug program, yet implementation of this program may have improved cost-related medication nonadherence, according to the results of two studies appearing in the Journal of the American Medical Association for April 23/30. Reuters Health Information
The House is expected to pass the bill next week, and President Bush has indicated that he will sign it, likely breaking a more than decade-old logjam on the issue. WebMD Health News
