Clinical data repositories have been around a long time, at least 20 years in one form or another. I had the opportunity to participate in an experiment, of sorts, with a CDR used as an ambulatory EHR. We were asked to do a very simple test: To see legacy system scheduling for outpatient care at the University of Michigan, and allow that to be viewed side by side with a new system. We used a web-based app, and a SQL database to store information.

U-Systems has launched a new transducer technology designed for use with its automated breast ultrasound system.

Medical devices are becoming more integrated with hospital networks, which means the data on both the devices and the networks could become more vulnerable to security breaches.

A jury in the District Court for the District of Delaware found that Cordis, a Johnson & Johnson company, owed Boston Scientific approximately $19.5 million for infringing its Jang stent patent, which covers intellectual property associated with coronary stent technologies.

Nonin Medical has launched its Xpod, Model 3012LP, OEM Pulse Oximeter for medical monitoring manufacturers.

Jim Traficant has been promoted president of Harris Healthcare Solutions. He was previously vice president and general manager of the business.

NEC Display Solutions has added to its product line the 30-inch MultiSync MD301C4 medical diagnostic display for medical imaging and PACS in hospitals, doctor offices, urgent care centers and other healthcare facilities.

MedPro Imaging has expanded its operations with the opening of an ultrasound transducer repair facility.