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Decision support helps radiologists suggest follow-up imaging
By Erik L. Ridley
Radiologists often discover incidental findings during image interpretation, but it's not always easy to ascertain which follow-up studies, if any, should be suggested. Decision-support software can be a huge help, according to Dr. Sanjay Saini of Massachusetts General Hospital.
July 27, 2014
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NTP temporarily halts Mo-99 production
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
NTP Radioisotopes was forced to temporarily halt production of molybdenum-99 (Mo-99) earlier this month after a minor operational incident at its manufacturing facility in South Africa.
July 24, 2014
ACR lauds study showing low CT screening anxiety
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology (ACR) is praising the results of a new study showing that initial false-positive results from lung cancer screening do not cause undue patient anxiety.
July 24, 2014
Yoga pants prompt warning on MRI safety
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
An incident at a hospital in Canada has prompted a warning about the hazards of wearing certain types of yoga pants -- which may contain metal fibers -- during MRI scans.
July 24, 2014
Study: 2 new signs identify gastric band slippage
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Researchers in Ohio and Rhode Island have identified two previously undescribed radiological signs of potentially life-threatening slippage of laparoscopically adjustable gastric bands.
July 24, 2014
CT lung screening participants not bothered by false positives
By Eric Barnes
Participants in the massive National Lung Screening Trial weren't troubled by false-positive initial results suggesting they might have cancer -- possibly because they had been well-prepared in advance for such alarms, according to a report published on Friday in Cancer.
July 24, 2014
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Honey, I shrunk the magnet: Preclinical 7T MRI runs cryogen-free
By Wayne Forrest
Looking to fill a void in the market for preclinical MRI and eliminate the need for labs to hunt down scarce supplies of liquid helium, MR Solutions has developed a new cryogen-free, compact 7-tesla preclinical scanner for research applications.
July 24, 2014
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USPSTF posts plan for breast screening review
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has finalized its research plan for new recommendations for breast cancer screening as the group looks to update its controversial 2009 guidance.
July 23, 2014
ACR backs tomo payments; PET and radiomics; TAE in the UAE
By Brian Casey
July 23, 2014
Varian to equip Scottish rad therapy center
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation oncology firm Varian Medical Systems has been chosen to equip a new radiotherapy center in Glasgow.
July 23, 2014
Konica Minolta, Del to collaborate
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Konica Minolta Medical Imaging has announced a partnership with Del Medical that will bring together Konica Minolta's AeroDR wireless digital radiography (DR) panel with Del Medical's x-ray systems.
July 23, 2014
Claron to partner with Italian telehealth firm
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Advanced visualization and analysis firm Claron Technology has formed a partnership with an Italian telehealth system provider.
July 23, 2014
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