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Report confirms that imaging's torrid growth rate is slowing
By Wayne Forrest
Is the era of rapid growth in medical imaging procedure volume over? The volume of advanced imaging services delivered to Medicare beneficiaries decreased in 2009 -- the first decrease in 11 years, according to a study released Wednesday.
February 8, 2011
Rcadia gets expanded FDA clearance
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Computer-aided detection developer Rcadia Medical Imaging has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for an enhanced version of its COR Analyzer software.
February 8, 2011
Third scan series key to successful VC in some patients
By Eric Barnes
Nearly 10% of patients screened with virtual colonoscopy require a third scan position known as decubitus positioning in addition to prone and supine, according to a new study of more than 5,000 screening subjects.
February 8, 2011
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320-row coronary CTA accurate in atrial fibrillation patients
By Eric Barnes
CT with a 320-detector-row scanner holds several advantages for CT angiography (CTA) of patients with atrial fibrillation and suspected coronary artery disease, concludes a study published online in European Radiology.
February 7, 2011
Conebeam breast CT equals MRI in finding extent of disease
By Kate Madden Yee
A new study has found that conebeam breast CT is comparable to MRI in identifying the extent of breast cancer, giving it potential as an alternative to breast MR in patients who can't tolerate that exam, according to researchers at Elizabeth Wende Breast Care in Rochester, NY.
February 7, 2011
MR enterography proves viable option to CT for Crohn's disease
By Wayne Forrest
Given its "excellent correlation" to colonoscopy and pathology results, researchers from Rhode Island are recommending that MR enterography be considered as a first-line test for Crohn's disease to reduce radiation from CT scans.
February 6, 2011
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ACR revises supervising guidelines
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
After receiving comments from members about continuing experience requirements for CT, MRI, and ultrasound, the American College of Radiology (ACR) has revised its requirements for physicians supervising and/or interpreting these exams.
February 3, 2011
Dutch VC training analysis shows what works
By Eric Barnes
How many virtual colonoscopy cases does a trainee have to read before becoming proficient? On average, 164, say Dutch researchers who took a stab at the enduring question in the February issue of Radiology.
February 3, 2011
Siemens extends Novation contract
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Siemens Healthcare has won a contract extension with group purchasing organization Novation for its CT and mobile C-arm x-ray systems.
February 2, 2011
Toshiba lands Novation deal
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Toshiba America Medical Systems has signed its first agreement with group purchasing organization Novation.
February 1, 2011
DECT for myocardial perfusion does more for less than SPECT
By Eric Barnes
A study published online February 1 in the European Journal of Radiology found that dual-energy (DE) coronary CT angiography (CTA) outperformed SPECT for assessing myocardial perfusion in patients with suspected coronary artery disease.
February 1, 2011
Toshiba to unveil new 160-slice CT scanner at ECR
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Toshiba Medical Systems of Otawara, Japan, will debut a new 160-slice MDCT scanner, Aquilion Prime, at the European Congress of Radiology (ECR) in Vienna next month.
January 31, 2011
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