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AHRQ solicits USPSTF nominations
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has issued an invitation for member nominations for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF).
August 31, 2010
Coalition renews call for CTC screening
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
U.S. lobbying group the CTC Coalition has sent a letter to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), asking it to reconsider its negative recommendation for screening virtual colonoscopy, also known as CT colonography or CTC.
August 31, 2010
Accuray's revenue slips in FY 2010
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation therapy firm Accuray reported lower revenues but increased net income in its 2010 fiscal year.
August 31, 2010
Contrast MRI visualizes bowel damage caused by celiac disease
By Wayne Forrest
Contrast-enhanced MRI dynamic evaluation of the bowel wall can effectively visualize inflammation caused by celiac disease, aiding the assessment of patients with this condition, according to a study in the September issue of Radiology.
August 31, 2010
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Calif. radiation bill goes to governor
By Eric Barnes
A California bill that would implement new procedures and reporting requirements to protect patients from medical radiation overdoses passed a procedural vote in the state Senate on August 30 and has been sent to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger for his signature.
August 30, 2010
Topex sells RT skin cancer business
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Sensus Healthcare has announced that it is purchasing the radiation therapy (RT) skin cancer business of Topex of Danbury, CT.
August 30, 2010
Swiss first for Varian's Gated RapidArc
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A 51-year-old breast cancer patient from Switzerland has become the first person in the world to be treated using Gated RapidArc from radiation therapy firm Varian Medical Systems.
August 30, 2010
TRIUMF nets $1M in funds
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
TRIUMF, Canada's national laboratory for particle and nuclear physics, has received $911,000 ($865,000 U.S.) from the Canadian government to support the facility's medical and pharmaceutical research.
August 30, 2010
InSightec treats prostate cancer patients
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The ExAblate MR-guided focused ultrasound system from InSightec is being used for the first time for the treatment of prostate cancer patients.
August 30, 2010
ACR Image Metrix expands globally
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology's (ACR) Image Metrix imaging contract research organization is expanding its global capabilities across all continents, with the exception of Antarctica.
August 30, 2010
IBA considers IPO for pharma unit
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiopharmaceutical firm Ion Beam Applications (IBA) is considering listing its pharmaceuticals business unit on the stock market to focus on its more profitable equipment business.
August 30, 2010
Quantum signs Shands
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiography equipment vendor Quantum Medical Imaging has installed eight radiography systems at Shands Medical Center at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL.
August 30, 2010
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