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Study: PET/CT detects infection in acute pancreatitis
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
PET/CT with FDG-labeled leukocytes may detect infection in patients with acute pancreatitis, according to a study published in the August issue of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine.
August 5, 2014
Do homework before plugging in CT iterative reconstruction
By Eric Barnes
Implementing iterative reconstruction on your CT scanner is more than just turning the thing on: You need a careful stepwise approach to get the most out of the radiation dose reduction technology, according to Dr. Jeffrey Mendel. In fact, a full review of your institution's CT protocols could be in order.
August 5, 2014
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ICR 2014 organizers use new tactics to lure 5K delegates
By Frances Rylands-Monk
For the first time in its almost 90-year history, the International Congress of Radiology (ICR) will benefit from a fully integrated scientific program with global participation in every session, according to the event organizers. An estimated 5,000 delegates are expected at ICR 2014, to be held in Dubai in September.
August 5, 2014
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AuntMinnie.com Molecular Imaging Insider
By Wayne Forrest
August 4, 2014
Konica Minolta adds support plan to ImagePilot Sigma CR
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Konica Minolta Medical Imaging has added its Total Cost of Ownership service and support program to its ImagePilot Sigma computed radiography (CR) technology.
August 4, 2014
Varian acquires Transpire software products
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation oncology firm Varian Medical Systems has acquired several software products from Transpire.
August 4, 2014
Carestream adds movement feature to DRX-Evolution
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Carestream Health has added a feature to its DRX-Evolution digital radiography room that allows users to move the overhead tube with help from the system's motors.
August 4, 2014
Study: Price transparency reduces MR costs
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Consumers who chose less expensive MRI exams after receiving price information helped save $220 per test in total health system costs, according to a new study published in Health Affairs.
August 4, 2014
SCCT announces Toshiba award recipients
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) has announced the recipients of the 2014 Toshiba Young Investigator Award (YIA).
August 4, 2014
Study supports regular mammography screening in older women
By Kate Madden Yee
Mammography-detected breast cancer is associated with a shift toward earlier-stage diagnosis in women 75 years and older, subsequently reducing the rate of more advanced, difficult-to-treat cases, according to a new study published online in Radiology.
August 4, 2014
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GE files 510(k) for PET/MR system
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
GE Healthcare has filed for 510(k) clearance of its new whole-body Signa PET/MR scanner with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
August 3, 2014
Medtronic buys Visualase
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Interventional device developer Medtronic has completed the acquisition of Visualase, a company that develops and markets MRI-guided technology for minimally invasive neurosurgeries.
August 3, 2014
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