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CR versus DR: Digitizing the last modality
By Brian Casey
As the move toward digital image management becomes an inexorable force, imaging facilities are aiming to digitize the last analog holdout: radiography.
July 31, 2003
CR versus DR -- what are the options?
By Robert Bruce
The vast majority of imaging exams rely on radiography, the last modality to go digital. However, x-ray systems are coming on the market with larger image receptors, higher resolution, and increased functionality. Increased competition and innovation should mean lower prices and workflow improvement for imaging facilities.
July 30, 2003
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Del terminates shareholder plan, revises Q4 outlook
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Del Global Technologies reported that its board of directors has terminated the current shareholder rights plan.
July 29, 2003
French interventionalists report good results with renal artery PTA
(Radiology Review) Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) of renal arteries should be the treatment of choice for patients with fibromuscular dysplasia that causes renovascular hypertension, according to radiologists from University Hospital in Clermont-Ferrand.
July 29, 2003
CompuMed files patent for DICOM version of OsteoGram
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Bone densitometry developer CompuMed has filed a provisional U.S. patent application for a DICOM version of its OsteoGram system.
July 28, 2003
CT arterioportography plus DSA aids cancer detection in cirrhotic patients
By Tracie L. Thompson
Detecting hepatocellular carcinoma in the context of cirrhosis has always been challenging, as the latter disease causes liver lesions that mimic the former. A paper in the American Journal of Roentgenology proposes using CT arterioportography plus digital subtraction angiography for the most accurate information.
July 28, 2003
ISDSA a solid choice for complex vascular procedures
(Radiology Review) A recent study out of Philipps-Universität in Marburg evaluated intraoperative spinal digital subtraction angiography (ISDSA). According to the German neurosurgeons, "ISDA is safe and effective, especially in surgery for complex vascular and recurrent malformations."
July 24, 2003
EP MedSystems seeks 510(k) for integrated system
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Electrophysiology device developer EP MedSystems has requested a 510(k) regulatory clearance filing with the Food and Drug Administration for the integration of its WorkMate intracardiac ultrasound catheter system with Boston Scientific’s Realtime Position Management technology.
July 23, 2003
Philips debuts Eleva
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Philips Medical Systems has introduced EasyDiagnost Eleva, a radiography/fluoroscopy system.
July 21, 2003
Canon gets clearance for high-end DR detector
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Canon Medical Systems of Irvine, CA, has received FDA clearance for CXDI-40C, a 17 x 17-inch flat-panel digital radiography detector.
July 10, 2003
AngioDynamics rolls out new endovascular catheters
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Interventional technology provider AngioDynamics has introduced Soft-Vu 4F High Flow angiographic catheters, which are designed for diagnostic endovascular procedures.
July 8, 2003
FDA clearance for Canon's full-size portable DR
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Canon Medical Systems of Irvine, CA, has received FDA clearance for CXDI-50G, a portable digital radiography system.
July 7, 2003
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