Mobile imaging services provider Molecular Imaging has started service on its first mobile PET/CT route. The unit has begun servicing the northeast region of the U.S., according to the San Diego-based vendor. President and CEO Paul Crowe said the firm anticipates it will upgrade its entire PET fleet to PET/CT scanners over time.
By AuntMinnie.com staff writersSeptember 10, 2003
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