Bloomberg News (4/21, Chase) reports, “The number of cancer research grants funded by the US government may rise 25 percent to 30 percent in the next two years as federal cash infusions replenish the budget for medical research,” according...

Global Digital Pathology Leader Further Expands Its Patents Portfolio Enabling New Forms of Image Query Vista, CA – April 28, 2009 – Aperio Technologies, Inc., (Aperio), a global leader in digital pathology for the healthcare and life...

Google maps, Twitter, RSS feeds, Web sites track spread of flu April 27, 2009 | Bernie Monegain, Editor, Healthcare IT News WASHINGTON – Technology of varying types is making it possible to track new cases of swine flu in close to real...

As part of the federal stimulus package, NIH has announced the “Enabling National Networking of Scientists and Resource Discovery” funding opportunity. This grant is designed to support the development, enhancement or extension of...

Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Biosafety Guidelines for Laboratory Workers This guidance is for laboratory workers who may be processing or performing diagnostic testing on clinical specimens from patients with suspected swine influenza A...

Thinking about medical school?   From US News and World Report Smart Choices General Surgery. The proliferation of HMOs was tough on general surgeons. But a growing shortage in both urban and rural markets is creating new demand for...