Clinical News: Page 1796

IBA Molecular nets Novation contract

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Radiopharmaceutical provider IBA Molecular has signed a five-year agreement with group purchasing organization Novation.

July 2, 2012

GlobalData predicts worldwide radiotherapy device growth

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The radiation therapy devices market is growing as the global number of cancer patients increases, according to a newly published report by market research group GlobalData.

July 2, 2012

Peer referrals boost mammo screening participation

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Asking people to refer friends and family members to subsidized health screening services is a good way to boost participation by uninsured or underinsured participants, according to a new study by researchers at RTI International, the Minnesota Department of Health, and the University of Minnesota.

July 2, 2012

Former Heart Check America customers to get $4M in settlement

By Brian Casey

A settlement has been reached in a lawsuit filed by a Nevada law firm against defunct whole-body scanning center operator Heart Check America (HCA). Former HCA customers who got loans from Chase Bank to finance their scanning packages will have their debts erased, with Chase allocating $4 million for the settlement.

July 2, 2012

Automated radiologist peer review offers workflow benefits

By Cynthia E. Keen

Installing an automated radiologist peer-review system that is integrated with a PACS network has many benefits, such as improved workflow and data tracking. But radiology departments may still face challenges in getting radiologists to actually use the system.

July 2, 2012

Philips debuts new portable ultrasound system

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Philips Healthcare has introduced a new portable ultrasound system, the CX50 xMatrix with Live 3D Transesophageal Echo, which for the first time provides real-time 3D transesophageal visualization of cardiac structure and function on the company's CX50 platform.

July 1, 2012

JNM: Imaging agents predict endocrine therapy response

By Wayne Forrest

Using PET/CT to image progesterone-receptor status may help identify response to endocrine therapy at an early stage and determine the most appropriate treatment for breast cancer patients, according to a preclinical study published in the July issue of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

July 1, 2012

Aware ships CT dose monitoring software

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Imaging software developer Aware has begun shipping AccuRad REM Server, a new version of its AccuRad platform that enables healthcare providers to record and monitor radiation dose delivered by CT scanners, as required by California state law as of July 1.

July 1, 2012

Lantheus touts Definity safety results

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Lantheus Medical Imaging said that a multicenter study has demonstrated the safety and tolerability of its Definity ultrasound contrast agent in a large and diverse patient population.

July 1, 2012

Despite challenges, ACR Dose Index Registry makes progress

By Cynthia E. Keen

What's the average radiation dose of a CT scan performed in the U.S.? How do your exam protocols compare with the norm? If you don't know the answers to these questions, you're not alone. But don't worry: Help is coming in the form of the American College of Radiology's (ACR) Dose Index Registry.

July 1, 2012

iPad brings change, implementation issues for image viewing

By Erik L. Ridley

Mobile applications are changing the way that medical images are consumed, and as a result, institutions must navigate a number of key issues to successfully use tablet devices such as Apple's iPad, according to Dr. Carl Miller of Johns Hopkins University.

July 1, 2012

Nordion expects reactor decision in September

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Nordion said it expects a decision in September regarding its dispute with Atomic Energy of Canada over a nuclear reactor project.

June 28, 2012

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