Children treated abroad as U.S. doctors push for devices
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Every year, Chicago-based cardiologist Ziyad Hijazi accompanies two or three children and their families to his native Jordan for heart operations using medical devices that are not approved in the United States.
Nations:U.S. Source:(Reuters)
2008-07-20
Wireless hospitals systems can disrupt med devices
CHICAGO - Wireless systems used by many hospitals to keep track of medical equipment can cause potentially deadly breakdowns in lifesaving devices such as breathing and dialysis machines, researchers reported Tuesday in a study that warned hospitals to conduct safety tests.
Nations:Netherlands U.S. Source:(AP)
2008-06-24
FDA OKs breathing device used by Christopher Reeve
CLEVELAND - The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved a medical device tested about five years ago on actor Christopher Reeve to help him breathe without a ventilator.
Nations:U.S. People:Christopher Reeve Source:(AP)
2008-06-18
Venture capitalists invest less in first quarter
Investments in start-ups fell 5 percent to $7.1 billion during the first three months of 2008 compared to the year-ago quarter, signaling that venture capitalists may be less willing to open their wallets during a U.S. economic downturn.
Activities:2008 U.S. Recession
2008-04-19
U.S. prosecutors get guidance on corporate monitors
The U.S. Department of Justice has issued guidelines to its prosecutors on selecting corporate monitors, who are hired to make sure companies abide by the deals they make with federal enforcers to avoid prosecution.
People:John Ashcroft
2008-03-10
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