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ACR to MEDCAC: Full coverage for low-dose CT needed
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology (ACR) is urging the Medicare Evidence Development and Coverage Advisory Committee (MEDCAC) to recommend national Medicare coverage of low-dose CT screening for patients at high risk for lung cancer.
April 23, 2014
CMS publishes agenda for April 30 CT lung screening meeting
By Eric Barnes
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released detailed information in preparation for the April 30 meeting of the Medicare Evidence Development and Coverage Advisory Committee to review the evidence on CT lung cancer screening.
April 23, 2014
Report: Cardiology, neurology could fuel bright future for PET
By Wayne Forrest
The diversification and expansion of PET imaging into cardiology and neurology are two applications expected to propel growth in PET procedure volume and equipment purchasing over the next several years, according to a new market research report from Bio-Tech Systems.
April 23, 2014
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Efficiency, personalized medicine will drive CAD forward
By Erik L. Ridley
Clinical adoption of computer-aided detection (CAD) software has plateaued and has largely been confined to mammography. To change that, next-generation CAD software will need to deliver efficiency gains, interactivity, and algorithms that are personalized for patients, according to Dr. Eliot Siegel of the University of Maryland.
April 23, 2014
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FDA OKs Siemens' Somatom Force CT scanner
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Siemens Healthcare has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its dual-source Somatom Force CT system.
April 22, 2014
Shimadzu lands FDA nod for digital R/F system
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Shimadzu Medical Systems USA has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for its Sonialvision G4 universal digital radiography/fluoroscopy (R/F) system.
April 22, 2014
Ambulance with mobile CT cuts stroke treatment times
By Eric Barnes
An ambulance equipped with a mobile CT scanner and thrombolysis equipment reduced treatment times for stroke patients without a corresponding increase in adverse events, according to a study published by German researchers in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
April 22, 2014
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Residents value overnight attendings, but crave independence
By Eric Barnes
Radiology residents are of two minds when it comes to night call, according to the results of a new survey in Academic Radiology. They want the peace of mind that comes with knowing an attending radiologist is on duty to help with tough cases, but they also hunger for the freedom to make a "hot call" on tough cases without help.
April 22, 2014
Fovia teams with Imperial College London
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Fovia Medical is collaborating with Imperial College London in the area of minimally invasive robotic surgery.
April 21, 2014
Maybe mammo's 'harms' aren't so harmful; CCTA, BMI, and diabetes
By Brian Casey
April 21, 2014
IBA gets ProteusOne order in Japan
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Ion Beam Applications (IBA) has received a contract for its ProteusOne single-room proton therapy system from a customer in Japan.
April 21, 2014
Shina unveils new 3Di PACS release
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Software developer Shina Systems has rolled out the latest version of its 3Di PACS software.
April 21, 2014
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