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Naviscan signs PEM distribution deal
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
PET developer Naviscan has entered into a sales agreement in which Ledford Medical Electronics will augment Naviscan's U.S. direct sales staff in distributing its positron emission mammography (PEM) scanner.
October 25, 2012
3D imaging software from ORS gets CE Mark
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Advanced visualization software developer Object Research Systems (ORS) announced that its ORS Visual 3D medical imaging software has received the CE Mark in Europe.
October 25, 2012
NaF-PET/CT detects bone mets in prostate cancer patients
By Wayne Forrest
The use of PET/CT with a sodium fluoride (NaF) radiopharmaceutical produces high sensitivity, suggesting that the modality can be beneficial in detecting bone metastases caused by prostate cancer, according to a study published in the November issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.
October 25, 2012
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Global CT market could reach $5.1B in 2012
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The global CT market could reach $5.1 billion in 2012, with a five-year compounded annual growth rate of 6.7%, according to a new report from market research firm BCC Research.
October 24, 2012
One-fourth of Congress opposes RT cuts
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
More than 130 members of Congress, both Democrats and Republicans, have signed letters sent to the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services opposing the agency's proposed reimbursement reductions for radiation therapy (RT) that would be implemented in 2013.
October 24, 2012
AuntMinnie.com Radiation Oncology Insider
By Cynthia E. Keen
October 24, 2012
AuntMinnie.com Women's Imaging Insider
By Kate Madden Yee
October 24, 2012
Elekta, Philips expand imaging venture
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation oncology firm Elekta and Philips Healthcare will expand their joint program to develop an imaging treatment platform that merges radiation therapy and MRI technology in a single cancer treatment system.
October 24, 2012
Varian inks $83M proton deal with APT
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation therapy firm Varian Medical Systems has signed an agreement with Advanced Particle Therapy (APT) to provide its ProBeam system for APT's Georgia Proton Treatment Center in Atlanta.
October 24, 2012
CIVCO nets FDA OK for Protura
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Ultrasound and radiotherapy products developer CIVCO Medical Solutions has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the integration of its Protura robotic patient positioning system with radiation oncology firm Elekta's motion management interface.
October 24, 2012
FDA panel gives nod to 2D synthetic mode for Hologic breast tomo
By Kate Madden Yee
A U.S. Food and Drug Administration panel voted 9 to 1 on October 24 to recommend approval for a new imaging mode on the Selenia Dimensions 3D digital breast tomosynthesis system from Hologic that creates synthesized 2D images from 3D data.
October 24, 2012
Breast brachytherapy may cause more complications
By Cynthia E. Keen
Breast brachytherapy has become increasingly popular for older and elderly women with early-stage breast cancer, but they may wish to think twice before selecting this treatment, based on a study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
October 24, 2012
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