March 31, 2008 - Chest compressions alone, or Hands-Only Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), can save lives and can be used to help an adult who suddenly collapses, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement posted on the Web site today.

Last May, a widely reported study concluded that errant electronic noise from iPods can cause implantable cardiac pacemakers to malfunction.

Researchers report that iPods and other digital media players appear safe for people with pacemakers or ICD heart devices.

U.S. scientists found digital music players such as iPods had no effect on pacemakers or implantable cardioverter-defibrillators. The study, published in Heart Rhythm, challenges an earlier report that said iPods can cause implantable cardiac pacemakers to malfunction. The study found patients showed no change in any of 255 separate tests and no patients had symptoms.This [...]

Researchers report that iPods and other digital media players appear safe for people with pacemakers or ICD heart devices.

U.S. scientists found digital music players such as iPods had no effect on pacemakers or implantable cardioverter-defibrillators.

March 31, 2008 - If the date of a loved one’s passing is approaching, beware.

TyRx Pharma, Inc., a leader in the commercialization of implantable medical-pharmaceutical devices, today announced that it has appointed Gary Young as Vice President, Marketing.

GEORGETOWN and mdash; The police chief brought concerns with projected reductions in the department’s budget to selectmen last week. The Finance and Advisory Board recently cut $36,720 after a first pass of the town budget. Finance board Chairwoman Sandy Gerraughty reminded police Chief James Mulligan and selectmen that her board will not vote on a [...]

Cardiac Science Corporation , a global leader in advanced cardiac diagnosis, resuscitation, rehabilitation, and informatics products, announced today at the 2008 American College of Cardiology conference that it completed certification for its HeartCentrix® ECG informatics software with NextGen Healthcare Information Systems.