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AuntMinnie.com Molecular Imaging Insider

By Wayne Forrest

August 15, 2010

Konica Minolta upgrades CS-3 software

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Konica Minolta Medical Imaging USA has released software version 3.01 for its CS-3 Control Station computed radiography software.

August 15, 2010

Silicone oil may save vision of eye cancer patients

By Cynthia E. Keen

Eye cancer patients enter treatment knowing that their surgeon's strategy to kill the tumor with radiation may also sacrifice their eyesight. But California researchers have discovered that applying a layer of silicone oil while radiation therapy is being administered may shield healthy eye tissue and preserve vision.

August 15, 2010

AuntMinnie.com Digital X-Ray Insider

By Brian Casey

August 12, 2010

MDS extends cobalt-60 supply deal

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Nuclear medicine firm MDS Nordion has extended its agreement with Ontario Power Generation for the supply of cobalt-60 through 2020.

August 12, 2010

Covidien forecasts short Mo-99 supply

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Healthcare technology firm Covidien predicts molybdenum-99 (Mo-99) may be in short supply in late August and early September, even as two nuclear reactors proceed toward restart of services.

August 12, 2010