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Radiology IT explores new frontiers
By Cristen Bolan
Radiology continues to discover new ways to deliver modern medicine to remote regions of the world. Nongovernmental organization Shoulder to Shoulder is capitalizing on this trend, optimizing the existing global IT infrastructure to connect advanced healthcare in the U.S. with those who need it in Honduras.
February 17, 2010
Viztek reaches Opal-CR mark
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Imaging informatics firm Viztek has notched 130 Opal-CR unit sales since introducing the product in September 2009.
February 16, 2010
Image breech babies twice for hip dysplasia, study suggests
By Cynthia E. Keen
A new study published in this month's issue of Journal of Children's Orthopaedics indicates that breech babies at risk of hip dysplasia might benefit from an extra imaging exam beyond what's recommended by current clinical guidelines.
February 14, 2010
Quantum wins Mass. contract
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiography equipment vendor Quantum Medical Imaging has won a contract for its ceiling-mounted digital radiography system with a Massachusetts orthopedic facility.
February 11, 2010
MITA proposes ways to reduce radiation dose
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance (MITA) has endorsed eight principles to reduce exposure to unnecessary medical radiation, minimize medical errors, and improve reporting of adverse events.
February 10, 2010
Diagnostic Imaging Specialists signs Pyers
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiography quality control technology developer Diagnostic Imaging Specialists (DISC) has named Patrick Pyers as president.
February 10, 2010
Reinaudo to succeed Cornu at Agfa-Gevaert
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Christian Reinaudo, president of Agfa HealthCare, has been selected to replace Jo Cornu as CEO of parent company Agfa-Gevaert.
February 9, 2010
Virtual dual-energy DR improves lung lesion detection
By James Brice
Dual-energy imaging is a promising technique for improving the performance of digital radiography (DR) in finding lung lesions by removing bony obstructions, but it requires specialized hardware. University of Chicago researchers may have found a software-based alternative.
February 9, 2010
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Congress postpones radiation hearing
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A hearing in the U.S. Congress on medical radiation that was scheduled for February 10 has been postponed indefinitely as a result of snowy weather that has paralyzed the Washington, DC, metropolitan area.
February 8, 2010
Volcano gets FDA OK, buys catheter
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Intravascular ultrasound developer Volcano has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to market the Eagle Eye Platinum digital IVUS catheter.
February 8, 2010
Agfa plans ECR 2010 product releases
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Agfa HealthCare plans to show new products and an expanded portfolio at the European Congress of Radiology (ECR) in Vienna, Austria.
February 8, 2010
FDA launches initiative to rein in medical radiation
By Cynthia E. Keen
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration this week announced an initiative to reduce unnecessary radiation exposure from CT, fluoroscopy, and nuclear medicine exams. The move is widely believed to be in response to reports of rising exposure to medical radiation in the U.S. population.
February 8, 2010
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