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Ultrasound microbubbles pack gene therapy payload to treat diabetics

By Erik L. Ridley

Ultrasound and microbubble contrast agents have proved to be a valuable team in many diagnostic applications. But these technologies may also ultimately combine to give a significant boost to the nascent field of gene therapy, according to research presented at the Advances in Contrast Ultrasound: ICUS Bubble Conference in Chicago.

October 28, 2009

International Isotopes inks deal with New Mexico

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Radioisotope manufacturer International Isotopes has announced an agreement with the New Mexico Environment Department for a uranium deconversion and fluorine extraction processing facility.

October 27, 2009

IBA to take stake in Malaysian firm

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Radiopharmaceutical firm Ion Beam Applications (IBA) has entered into negotiations with Bio Molecular Industries to purchase a 35% stake in the Malaysian company.

October 27, 2009

Accuray touts growth of planning service

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Radiotherapy firm Accuray has reported a doubling in utilization of its Accuray treatment planning service, from 10% of the U.S. installed base in February 2009 to 20% now.

October 27, 2009

SonoSite revenues, profits fall in Q3

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

U.S. revenue levels continued to stabilize, but compact-ultrasound developer SonoSite experienced a few order delays in its international business in the third quarter.

October 27, 2009

How 2009 went right and wrong: VC's own worst enemies

By Eric Barnes

RESTON, VA - Opening this week's International Symposium on Virtual Colonoscopy, course director Dr. Matthew Barish and others assessed the development of VC over the past decade, finding fault with radiologists, gastroenterologists, and the government, while looking at what went right for VC as well.

October 27, 2009