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Accuray nets CyberKnife reimbursement
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiotherapy firm Accuray has received word that French and Italian health authorities have approved reimbursement for CyberKnife treatments.
April 25, 2010
AuntMinnie.com Molecular Imaging Insider
By Wayne Forrest
April 25, 2010
MRI hippocampal measurement doesn't predict cognitive decline
By Rosemary Frei
Using MRI to measure hippocampal volume is not a good method for predicting subsequent cognitive decline in older adults from the general community, according to a study presented at the recent American Academy of Neurology meeting in Toronto.
April 25, 2010
Low-performing mammographers need additional training
By Kate Madden Yee
A study published in the May issue of Radiology has identified set criteria that could be used to identify physicians who may benefit from additional training in interpreting screening mammograms.
April 22, 2010
Caliper adds microCT system
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Drug discovery and life sciences product developer Caliper Life Sciences has unveiled Quantum FX, a standalone microCT system for preclinical imaging.
April 22, 2010
Coronary CTA best next test for positive stress patients
By Eric Barnes
Asymptomatic individuals with positive cardiac stress results should proceed to coronary CT angiography (CTA) rather than an invasive cardiac catheterization, according to a new report in the May American Journal of Roentgenology. The study found that low-risk patients received more cost-effective care by using coronary CTA as a gatekeeper test.
April 22, 2010
Pediatric CT dose is low but varies widely in Belgium
By Cynthia E. Keen
A national survey of scan protocol behavior and radiation dose at hospitals in Belgium has found that even though most facilities are generally keeping pediatric CT radiation dose low, there is still some variation between sites in terms of median dose levels.
April 22, 2010
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Imaging utilization can vary widely for pediatric inpatients
By Cynthia E. Keen
What factors influence the number of diagnostic imaging exams ordered for inpatients in children's hospitals in the U.S.? A statistical analysis of nearly 1.5 million pediatric inpatients conducted by researchers at Children's Hospital Boston generated more questions than answers.
April 22, 2010
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Viztek nabs Texas contract
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Imaging informatics firm Viztek has won a PACS installation at an orthopedic medicine facility in Texas.
April 21, 2010
OR Technology wins Danish contract
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
German image processing and PACS firm OR Technology has won a contract with a Danish hospital.
April 21, 2010
Lantheus taps new VP
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Lantheus Medical Imaging has appointed a new vice president.
April 21, 2010
Iceland's volcano interrupts Mo-99 delivery
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The disruption of air travel by the volcanic eruption in Iceland has adversely affected the delivery of molybdenum-99 (Mo-99) to Covidien's U.S. technetium-99m generator production facility, resulting in cancelled productions.
April 21, 2010
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