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ACR hails new data on CT screening cost-effectiveness
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology (ACR) said it is pleased that new evidence from the National Lung Screening Trial suggests lung cancer screening for high-risk patients is cost-effective.
June 26, 2013
AJR: Virtual colonoscopy's time has come
By Eric Barnes
Virtual colonoscopy researchers have served up all the evidence the U.S. government asked for, and as a result they've concluded the time is now for approval of the technique to screen for colorectal cancer, according to an article published in the July American Journal of Roentgenology.
June 26, 2013
Is the human brain wired to miss breast cancer?
By Kate Madden Yee
Radiologists miss breast cancer on mammography exams for many reasons, including failures of perception, poor compression or positioning, and breast density. But another reason is that the human brain may be wired to miss targets when they occur less frequently, according to a study published in PLOS One.
June 26, 2013
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GE taps new CMO for ultrasound business
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
GE Healthcare has appointed a new chief marketing officer (CMO) for its global ultrasound business.
June 25, 2013
Planmed's Verity receives Health Canada license
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Mammography and orthopedic imaging firm Planmed has received a Health Canada medical device license for its Verity extremity scanner.
June 25, 2013
JACR: Residents mostly use iPad for education
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The majority of radiology residents are using the iPad as an educational tool rather than for clinical duties, according to a study published online in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
June 25, 2013
GE, Konica Minolta collaborate on DR distribution
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
GE Healthcare and Konica Minolta Medical Imaging have signed a global distribution agreement for Konica Minolta's AeroDR cassette-sized digital radiography (DR) retrofit.
June 25, 2013
IsoRay picks new distributor for Australia, New Zealand
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Medical isotope developer IsoRay Medical has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Aurora BioScience to handle its complete product line in Australia and New Zealand.
June 25, 2013
Navidea closes $25M debt financing
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiopharmaceutical developer Navidea Biopharmaceuticals has closed a $25 million debt financing transaction led by GE Capital's Healthcare Financial Services division.
June 25, 2013
Mevion scores $55M investment
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Proton therapy developer Mevion Medical Systems has raised $55 million from a group of existing equity investors.
June 25, 2013
Academy names investigator award recipients
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Academy of Radiology Research has recognized 43 researchers as recipients of its 2013 Distinguished Investigator Award.
June 25, 2013
Nuclear medicine facilities adhering to radiation dose standards
By Wayne Forrest
Nuclear medicine facilities in the U.S. appear to be getting the message about controlling radiation dose. A new survey of more than 300 SPECT and PET centers found that most are keeping dose levels within generally accepted levels.
June 25, 2013
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