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CTI adds Canadian distributor
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Computerized Thermal Imaging has selected Canadian dealer/distributor Boothroyd Imaging Solutions to distribute its technology.
February 26, 2001
Scintimammography may back up x-ray mammo better than US
By Shalmali Pal
Evidence continues to mount in support of scintimammography (SMM) as a second-line test for detecting potential breast cancer. The latest study out of the United Kingdom shows that SMM, when combined with traditional mammography, can improve diagnostic accuracy.
February 25, 2001
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CTI signs on first two distributors
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Thermal breast imaging developer Computerized Thermal Imaging has selected its first two regional dealer distributors.
February 19, 2001
Premarket Applications for Digital Mammography Systems; Final Guidance for Industry and FDA
Issued February 16, 2001
This document is intended to provide guidance to industry on the type of information needed by the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) to evaluate a marketing application for a full-field digital mammographic (FFDM) system. It supersedes Information for Manufacturers Seeking Marketing Clearance of Digital Mammography Systems: Status Update, issued February 4, 1999.
February 15, 2001
Fischer boosts earnings despite revenue dip
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
X-ray and mammography vendor Fischer Imaging reported revenues of $51 million in fiscal 2000, down 14.8% from normalized revenues of $59.9 million in fiscal 1999.
February 14, 2001
PEM gets FDA nod for breast imaging device
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Molecular imaging developer PEM Technologies has received Food and Drug Administration 510(k) clearance for a device that applies compression during scintigraphic breast imaging. The device is intended to support, position, and immobilize the breast during imaging examinations with injectable agents, according to the Bethesda, MD-based manufacturer.
February 13, 2001
fMRI catches breast lesions early in menstrual cycle
By Shalmali Pal
In order to avoid missed breast lesions, functional MRI should be performed when the extraction-flow volume is at its lowest in a woman’s menstrual cycle, according to researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.
February 13, 2001
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R2 signs sole-source deal with AmeriNet
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Computer-aided detection developer R2 Technology has signed a three-year sole-source agreement with group purchasing organization AmeriNet of St. Louis.
February 12, 2001
CTI names VP of international sales
Computerized Thermal Imaging has appointed Joseph Labenek as vice president of international sales.
February 7, 2001
Harkin will introduce bill to raise screening mammography payments
By Eric Barnes
Legislation to raise Medicare payments for mammography screening could be introduced in the U.S. Congress as early as next week, according to a spokesman for the bill's principal sponsor, Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA). The legislation will also address a shortage of qualified mammography technologists.
February 5, 2001
Breast conference to address mammogram availability
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
As medical insurance cutbacks make it harder for women to get mammograms, breast cancer screening is facing a reimbursement crisis, according to the National Consortium of Breast Centers.
January 31, 2001
Del fires president, CFO of medical imaging group
Del Global Technologies has terminated both the president and chief financial officer of its Medical Systems Group.
January 30, 2001
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