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GE to buy EBT developer Imatron
By Erik L. Ridley
With an eye on expanding its presence in cardiac CT, GE Medical Systems has agreed to acquire electron beam tomography developer Imatron in a stock swap valued at approximately $200 million.
September 23, 2001
New imaging techniques spark cardiovascular diagnostics growth
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Emerging imaging techniques such as artery calcium scoring, electron beam computed tomography (EBT), and contrast-enhanced MRI and ultrasound are driving the cardiovascular in vivo diagnostics market to stronger growth than in general radiology, according to research firm Kalorama Information.
September 18, 2001
For the person who has everything, whole-body CT makes inroads
By Jennifer Lung
Healthy adults are flocking to boutique clinics for full-body CT scans, hoping to detect medical problems before symptoms appear. In the medical imaging community, detractors say the so-called "yuppie scans" are a waste of money, create a false sense of security, and lead to unnecessary tests and procedures.
September 10, 2001
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Studies and practice shape CT's role in c-spine trauma
By Eric Barnes
CT has been a brilliant success in the emergency room, but its rapid evolution has raised questions that are still being sorted out. For example, is there still a role for plain film in suspected spinal trauma? Dr. Robert Novelline from Massachusetts General Hospital weighs the evidence.
August 27, 2001
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MR, CT exert little influence on low back pain treatment
By Jennifer Lung
CT and MR imaging increase diagnostic confidence for patients with lower back pain, but affect diagnosis and therapy only minimally, according to the Scottish Back Trial Group.
August 19, 2001
Imatron turns in record revenues
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Electron beam tomography developer Imatron reported record revenues of $19.6 million in its second quarter, up 26% compared with revenues of $15.6 million posted in the same period in 2000.
August 13, 2001
E-Z-EM invests in PointDx
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Contrast agent firm E-Z-EM has taken an equity position in virtual colonoscopy and structured reporting software developer PointDx of Winston-Salem, NC.
August 9, 2001
CT doses can and should be lowered, AJR report says
By Jennifer Lung
Radiation exposure can be lowered from 280 mAs to 120 mAs without affecting diagnostic image quality in unenhanced chest CT scans, according to findings presented in the latest issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.
August 6, 2001
Toshiba debuts radiation exposure control
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Toshiba America Medical Systems has introduced Real EC, an automatic exposure control feature designed to minimize radiation dose during CT scans.
August 2, 2001
Imatron gets first C-300 customer
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Electron beam tomography provider Imatron has signed on its first customer for the new C-300 scanner.
July 29, 2001
Low-dose CT fluoroscopy minimizes interventional exposure
By Jonathan S. Batchelor
Are interventional radiologists doing enough to prevent harm to themselves? Dr. Erik Paulson and colleagues from Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC, took a long look at this question with regard to CT fluoroscopy-guided interventional procedures.
July 29, 2001
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Slashing CT dose in clinical practice
By Eric Barnes
Growing patient-safety concerns have put the world's watchful eyes on CT radiation exposure, and international efforts are underway to reduce dose and improve measurement techniques. Dr. Mathias Prokop from the University of Vienna, Austria, shows how the ALARA principal -- i.e., doses that are "as low as reasonably achievable" -- works in daily practice.
July 24, 2001
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