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R2 debuts ImageChecker LS

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Computer-aided detection (CAD) developer R2 Technology has released ImageChecker LS, a CAD system designed for low-volume film-based mammography sites.

February 1, 2005

DOBI adds distributors

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Optical breast imaging developer DOBI Medical International has signed distributor agreements with Advanced Imaging in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and Tromp Medical Engineering in the Netherlands.

February 1, 2005

Studies decipher mammo trends, explore ways to alleviate patient distress

By Shalmali Pal

U.S. mammography centers are doing a moderate amount of double interpretation of images, and they're also charging double for their overall services, according to a study in the latest American Journal of Roentgenology. Another AJR study examined whether relaxation techniques would ease the pain and anxiety of women undergoing mammography.

February 1, 2005

IDSI inks Abu Dhabi deal

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

CT laser mammography (CTLM) developer Imaging Diagnostic Systems (IDSI) has sold a CTLM system to be installed at Al Salama Hospital in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

January 31, 2005

Mediscience adds clinical consultant

Photonic cancer detection device developer Mediscience Technology of Cherry Hill, NJ, said that Dr. Julian Kim of the Cleveland Clinic has joined the firm as a consultant.

January 26, 2005

Implant Sciences gets 510(k) for ytterbium-169

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Radiation oncology and interventional cardiology firm Implant Sciences said it has received clearance of its 510(k) application from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

January 26, 2005

IDSI alters course on FDA PMA

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

CT laser mammography (CTLM) developer Imaging Diagnostic Systems (IDSI) in a letter to shareholders today said that it is altering its course for obtaining U.S. Food and Drug Administration premarket approval (PMA) for its CTLM device.

January 26, 2005

iCAD releases Second Look 700

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Computer-aided detection (CAD) developer iCAD of Nashua, NH, has released its Second Look 700 CAD system.

January 26, 2005

Hologic scores record revenues in Q1

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Women's imaging vendor Hologic reported record fiscal first-quarter revenues of $66.2 million, up 33% compared with the $49.9 million posted in the first quarter of fiscal 2004.

January 25, 2005

Imaging Diagnostic books international orders

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

CT laser mammography (CTLM) developer Imaging Diagnostic Systems (IDSI) has started 2005 with an order backlog for six of its CTLM systems, according to the Plantation, FL-based vendor.

January 19, 2005

DOBI hits 2004 shipment forecast

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Optical breast imaging firm DOBI Medical International of Mahwah, NJ, said it achieved its sales guidance goal of 10 to 15 ComfortScan systems shipped in 2004.

January 19, 2005

Niklason joins Hologic

Women's imaging vendor Hologic has signed digital imaging researcher Dr. Loren Niklason as director of tomosynthesis programs.

January 19, 2005

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