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Infrared Sciences gets $1 million infusion
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Digital infrared imaging developer Infrared Sciences has completed a placement of $1 million in preferred stock, according to the Hauppauge, NY-based firm.
October 4, 2004
When push comes to shove: Addressing compression in mammography
By Shalmali Pal
What is it about compression that makes women so nervous when it comes to mammography screening? And what can technologists do about it? AuntMinnie.com spoke with breast imaging experts about the proper management of compression to enhance the breast-screening experience, ensure quality images, and make sure women come back regularly.
October 4, 2004
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Preparation key to surviving MQSA inspections
By Erik L. Ridley
PHILADELPHIA - Inspections to measure compliance with the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) can be stressful, but proper preparation can alleviate much of the anxiety, according to Bonnie Rush, president of Breast Imaging Specialists (BIS) in San Diego.
October 3, 2004
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Breast Imaging: The Requisites
This text provides a nice overview of breast imaging, and is a more than adequate resource for a resident in need of an introductory text. The 335-page book can easily be read during a month-long mammography rotation.
September 30, 2004
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Fischer begins shipping Cedara workstations
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Mammography vendor Fischer Imaging has begun shipments of its SenoView Plus workstation, offered through its collaboration with Cedara Software.
September 29, 2004
TechniScan scores NCI grant
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Ultrasound breast imaging technology developer TechniScan Medical Systems has received a $100,000 grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
September 28, 2004
IDSI inks China contract
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Imaging Diagnostic Systems has signed a multiyear agreement with China Far East International Trading Corporation (CFETC) for the exclusive sale of its CT laser mammography system (CTLM) in the People's Republic of China.
September 27, 2004
IDSI receives Chinese OK for CTLM
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Imaging Diagnostic Systems has received Chinese State Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) marketing approval for its CT laser mammography system (CTLM).
September 26, 2004
IDSI adds another CTLM install
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
CT laser mammography (CTLM) developer Imaging Diagnostic Systems said that pharmaceutical firm Schering has installed a third CTLM system as part of its phase I clinical study of the fluorescent compound SF64.
September 23, 2004
Studies guide x-ray sampling, MR safety after stereotactic breast biopsy
By Shalmali Pal
A new study confirms the diagnostic value of calcified core samples on specimen x-rays for stereotactic biopsy. Another study offers MR safety recommendations following the inadvertent deployment of a clip marker in stereotactic procedures.
September 23, 2004
R2 debuts DigitalNow
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Computer-aided detection (CAD) developer R2 Technology has introduced DigitalNow, software designed to help users prepare for the transition from film-based mammography to digital mammography.
September 22, 2004
Proxima gets FDA OK for new MammoSite
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation therapy developer Proxima Therapeutics has received Food and Drug Administration clearance for the next generation of its MammoSite balloon catheter device.
September 21, 2004
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