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PET/CT success follows heavy dose of preparation
By Erik L. Ridley
Radiologists planning to set up a PET/CT program have a lot to think about. They'll need to cover training, documentation, marketing, and billing if they expect their program to be successful, according to PET center start-up veteran Lisa McAuley, who spoke at the AHRA Imaging Center Administrators Conference last week in Philadelphia.
October 13, 2004
SPECT shows promise in diagnosing Parkinson's
By Jonathan S. Batchelor
Clinical evaluation is the standard by which Parkinson's disease (PD) and parkinsonian syndrome (PS) are currently diagnosed. But a new study suggests that functional SPECT neuroimaging with the radiotracer (123I) ß-carboxymethoxy-3-ß-(4-iodophenyl) tropane (CIT) might do a better job, detecting those patients who are thought to have PS, but turn out negative at follow-up.
October 11, 2004
Strauss to chair Gamma Medica advisory board
Preclinical imaging technology developer Gamma Medica of Northridge, CA, said that Dr. H. William Strauss has accepted an appointment as chairman of its scientific and medical advisory board.
October 7, 2004
Siemens sells SPECT/CTs to MD Anderson
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center will acquire five Symbia systems, incorporating TruePoint SPECT/CT technology, from Siemens Medical Solutions, according to the Malvern, PA-based company.
October 6, 2004
Philips nets 500th CardioMD install
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Multimodality vendor Philips Medical Systems reported that it recently installed its 500th CardioMD system, the firm's dedicated nuclear cardiology gamma camera designed for an office-based practice.
September 30, 2004
Digirad debuts Cardius-3
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Nuclear medicine vendor Digirad has debuted Cardius-3, a solid-state nuclear gamma camera with three detectors designed for cardiac imaging applications.
September 30, 2004
Settlement in Immunomedics patent case
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Immunomedics has settled its patent infringement suit against Cytogen and C.R. Bard for an undisclosed payment and without any admission of fault or liability.
September 29, 2004
Biodex raises shielding options
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Biodex Medical Systems has introduced new shielding products for radioimmunotherapy procedures using the Bexxar radiopharmaceutical.
September 23, 2004
UltraSPECT builds client list
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Nuclear medicine start-up UltraSPECT has completed installation of its products at 15 sites, including Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Duke University Medical Center, New York-Presbyterian Hospital -- Weill Cornell Medical Center, and the Mayo Clinic.
September 21, 2004
Molecular Imaging CEO resigns
Molecular Imaging founder, chairman, president, and CEO Paul Crowe has resigned to pursue other interests. The company's current executive team will be responsible for day-to-day operations, according to the San Diego-based firm.
September 19, 2004
Image database featured at 2004 SNM meeting
By Jonathan S. Batchelor
A brain image database created by a multinational research team caught the attention of Dr. Henry Wagner, and was selected by the Society of Nuclear Medicine (SNM) as its image of the year at the 2004 annual meeting in Philadelphia.
September 8, 2004
MDS Life Sciences shows Q3 revenue gain
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Life Sciences division of Canadian healthcare firm MDS of Toronto reported growing revenues for its third quarter (end-July 31), although operating income declined.
September 8, 2004
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