Could using a non-conventional mouse help make workstations more efficient? When a group of radiologists gave a programmable, 13-button mouse a two-day test run, many reported that they liked using it more than their previous mouse, according to a new study published by the Journal of Digital Imaging.

Combining traditional digital mammography with tomosynthesis detects 90 percent more breast cancers than mammography alone, Italian researchers reported in Radiology this month—but the jury is still out on whether the benefits of combining screenings outweigh any clinical risks. 

Athenahealth CEO Jonathan Bush has announced he is leaving the company following an admission of domestic violence against his former wife, according to Reuters.

Athenahealth CEO Jonathan Bush has announced he is leaving the company following his admission of domestic violence against his former wife, according to Reuters.

The Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis announced this week the establishment of a new research center dedicated to advanced breast cancer research.

The latest report from Medicare trustees accelerated the timeline for the program’s hospital insurance fund being depleted to 2026—three years earlier than their previous report projected.

Researchers from UCLA and Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles have found activity trackers to be an effective remote monitoring tool for patients with ischemic heart disease (IHD), according to a study published in JAMIA.

Proponents of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) argued—and continue to argue—that it will reduce frequent use of the emergency department (ED) by the same people with expanded coverage, especially for those most likely to make repeated visits to the ED.