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Radiologists vary DR image quality to optimize radiation dose
By James Brice
A new Chinese study questions the assumption that striving for the highest possible image quality is always the best approach. Researchers developed an x-ray optimization strategy that cuts the dose of digital radiography (DR) substantially by adjusting dose levels based on the type of exam being conducted.
August 23, 2012
Quantum completes Va. install
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiography equipment vendor Quantum Medical Imaging has completed the installation of a Q-Rad-Digital DRX digital radiography system at Centra Health in Lynchburg, VA.
August 22, 2012
Lessons from a PET/MRI install; building a breast tomo service; head CT face-off
By Brian Casey
August 22, 2012
Varian creates South Korean subsidiary
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation therapy vendor Varian Medical Systems is expanding into South Korea by establishing a subsidiary there.
August 22, 2012
Siemens touts Alzheimer's agent research
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Siemens Healthcare is highlighting the publication of research data on its F-18-labeled T808 compound, which is being developed for PET imaging to selectively target the neurofibrillary tangles of tau protein that are a prominent hallmark of Alzheimer's disease.
August 22, 2012
Toshiba Aquilion RXL nets FDA clearance
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Toshiba America Medical Systems said it has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Aquilion RXL CT scanner.
August 22, 2012
FluoroPharma taps new CFO
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Imaging agent developer FluoroPharma Medical said it has appointed a new chief financial officer (CFO).
August 22, 2012
Positron submits DMF for strontium-82
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
PET vendor Positron has submitted a drug master file (DMF) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the production of active pharmaceutical ingredient (API)-grade strontium-82 through its Manhattan Isotope Technology subsidiary.
August 22, 2012
MR enterography OK for kids with Crohn's
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Children 9 years of age and older with Crohn's disease can tolerate MR enterography as a replacement for small bowel x-rays or CT enterography, according to a study published in the September issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.
August 22, 2012
TeamBest to develop new cyclotron
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Best Cyclotron Systems and Best Theratronics announced that they plan to add a new cyclotron to their product lines. The two firms are part of a group of companies called TeamBest.
August 22, 2012
MRI sheds light on alcohol-related birth defects
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Using MRI, researchers have found that early exposure to alcohol resulted in birth defects in mice, illustrating how fetal alcohol syndrome can affect humans, according to a study published online August 2 in PLOS One.
August 22, 2012
NYU Langone sets high goals with new PET/MRI scanner
By Wayne Forrest
For NYU Langone Medical Center, the acquisition of a new PET/MRI scanner was a no-brainer. From a clinical perspective, the hybrid modality's ability to simultaneously image metabolic and physiological functions provides a platform for the facility to expand its research capabilities and offer better care for patients.
August 22, 2012
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