For patients with high-risk, potentially operable rectal cancer, therapy with preoperative chemotherapy prior to standard chemoradiation and surgical resection is a reasonable treatment with acceptable safety and promising long-term outcomes, based on a study published in the March issue of the Lancet Oncology.

This week at HIMSS10 in Atlanta, during a roundtable with two dozen CMIOs and later in a keynote speech addressed to an audience of thousands, National Coordinator for Health IT Chairman David Blumenthal, MD, repeated this message: His office wants to hear from you about the proposed regulations governing the meaningful use of EHRs.

ATLANTA--Verizon Wireless showcased its telehealth and mobility solutions for healthcare organizations, as well as its new IT platform, aimed at aiding EHR adoption, at HIMSS10 this week.

ATLANTAThomson Reuters showcased an array of products focusing on the upcoming meaningful use requirements and interoperability, including its latest Pharmacy Intervention application, at HIMSS10 this week.

ATLANTAAt HIMSS 2010 this week, Motorolas enterprise mobility solutions division introduced its DS6878-HC cordless 2D imager, designed to withstand the rigors of everyday use in healthcare environments.

ATLANTA--The benefits of virtual data in real-world healthcare were clear at the Agfa HealthCare booth at HIMSS10 this week. The company debuted to the U.S. market the Impax Data Center with Xero Technology, an upgrade for the Impax Data Center as well as a way to cut costs and increase PACS image availability via virtualization.

MRI screening for women considered to be at high or moderate risk for breast cancer is more effective in the detection of the disease in the early stages than either half-yearly digital ultrasound and/or annual mammography, according to a recent prospective study published online Feb. 22 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

ATLANTA--At HIMSS10 this week, Philips unveiled IntelliSphere, a new identity for its portfolio of healthcare informatics products.