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FDA warns of device interference with CT scanners
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning CT providers and patients that certain implantable and wearable devices such as insulin pumps, pacemakers, defibrillators, and neurostimulators may be adversely affected if scanned directly within the x-ray beam.
April 3, 2016
ARRT launches CT accreditation program
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) now has a CT certification and registration program where accreditation is earned from the National Commission for Certifying Agencies.
March 28, 2016
Carestream submits 510(k) for conebeam CT scanner
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Carestream Health has filed a 510(k) application with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for clearance of its Carestream OnSight 3D extremity imaging system.
March 23, 2016
Univ. of Tenn. launches mobile stroke unit
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The University of Tennessee in Memphis has launched a mobile stroke unit that uses Siemens Healthcare's Scope CT scanner.
March 21, 2016
Study: High-risk smokers can skip second CT screen
By Eric Barnes
Most patients at high risk for lung cancer don't need to be screened with CT annually if their initial scan is negative, according to a March 18 study in Lancet Oncology. A lot of money could be saved at little cost to patient health if heavy smokers skip a year of screening, researchers concluded.
March 21, 2016
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CAD helps medical personnel triage CT lung cancer scans
By Eric Barnes
Researchers from Canada trained nonradiology personnel to use computer-aided detection (CAD) software to analyze CT lung screening scans and triage the ones that should be passed on to radiologists for review, according to a study published on Wednesday in the Journal of Thoracic Oncology.
March 16, 2016
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Toshiba completes $6B deal to sell medical unit to Canon
By Brian Casey
Japanese industrial conglomerate Toshiba said on March 17 that it has completed a deal to sell its Toshiba Medical Systems division to Canon for $5.9 billion. At the same time, Canon reported that it is moving ahead with plans to integrate the division into its existing healthcare operations.
March 16, 2016
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How to get paid for CT lung screening | MRI predicts preterm births | PACS and EMR workflow
By Brian Casey
March 14, 2016
Medicare outlines payment rules for CT lung cancer screening
By Carin Carlson
The Medicare system has finally provided more detail on the particulars regarding billing and reimbursement for low-dose CT lung cancer screening exams. Carin Carlson of Healthcare Administrative Partners offers guidance to imaging facilities on what they'll need to do to secure reimbursement for these exams.
March 14, 2016
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Top 5 trends from ECR 2016 in Vienna
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
As the European radiological community draws a collective breath from ECR 2016, it's a perfect time to reflect on the meeting and identify the major trends affecting medical imaging. Here are five central themes that circulated the halls of the Austria Center Vienna at this year's congress.
March 8, 2016
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Toshiba taps Canon as exclusive suitor for medical division
By Erik L. Ridley
Canon appears to be the winner of the bidding war for Toshiba Medical Systems. Japanese industrial conglomerate Toshiba said on Wednesday that it has awarded Canon exclusive negotiation rights to buy its profitable medical division.
March 8, 2016
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Canadian guidelines support CT lung cancer screening
By Louise Gagnon
New guidelines published yesterday in Canada call for annual CT lung cancer screening of asymptomatic adults ages 55 to 74 who are at high risk for lung cancer. The guidelines were published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal and issued by the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care.
March 7, 2016
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