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FDG-PET finds all but the smallest lymph node lesions
By Eric Barnes
Detecting nodal metastases accurately is essential for evaluating patients with melanoma. A study in the September Journal of Nuclear Medicine said FDG-PET was reasonably sensitive and specific for the detection of lymph node metastases, yet it failed to adequately detect microscopic disease, and produced some false-positive results.
October 15, 2000
Adding SPECT, MRI to Alzheimer's work-up costs more than it's worth, analysts say
By Jonathan S. Batchelor
The benefits of adding functional imaging exams to the standard diagnostic work-up for Alzheimer’s disease may not be worth the cost, say researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital. In the October issue of Radiology, they concluded that positive and more cost-effective results can be obtained with therapeutic agents.
October 10, 2000
ADAC plans to sell HCIS unit as Q4 results sag
By Erik L. Ridley
ADAC Laboratories announced today that it plans to end its participation in the information systems market by selling its underperforming HealthCare Information Systems division.
October 9, 2000
Palatin narrows loss in 2000
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
October 5, 2000
Syncor buys Argentine firm Bionuclear
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
October 4, 2000
Galil launches prostate cancer cryoablation study
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
October 1, 2000
Adding SPECT, MRI to Alzheimer's work-up costs more than it's worth
(Synopsis of "Cost-effectiveness of Functional Imaging Tests in the Diagnosis of Alzheimer Disease," Radiology October 2000, Vol. 217:1, pp. 58-68)
September 30, 2000
CDRH announces advisory meeting on Nov. 6, 2000
Issued September 28, 2000
The Food and Drug Administration's Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) will hold a public meeting on November 6, 2000 in Gaithersburg, MD, U.S. The Radiological Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee will discuss, make recommendations, and vote on a premarket approval application for an embolic radiation therapy device.
September 27, 2000
Syncor begins FDG production, sales in Florida
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
September 24, 2000
NAS to complete Theseus purchase
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
September 24, 2000
Siemens inks deal with Premier
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
September 21, 2000
Siemens renews deal with Managed Health Care Associates
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
September 20, 2000
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