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New 3D fast spin-echo protocol hastens knee MRI scans

By Wayne Forrest

A preliminary study has concluded that using a new 3D isotropic fast spin-echo sequence to detect knee joint abnormalities could hasten the assessment of patients with severe pain or claustrophobia who cannot tolerate a 25-minute routine MRI exam, according to results published in the August issue of Radiology.

July 28, 2009

COCIR refurb standards could hurt preowned equipment market

By Wayne Webster

The main trade association representing European medical device manufacturers is proposing a set of standards for equipment refurbishing that could make it harder for hospitals to buy preowned equipment from independent firms, according to this Second Opinion by imaging executive Wayne Webster.

July 28, 2009

Pediatric sedation for imaging appears safe for outpatient centers

By Marty Graham

With skilled nurses and sound criteria for choosing patients, pediatric imaging that requires sedation can be performed safely at outpatient facilities, according to a study conducted at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Health System.

July 28, 2009

AuntMinnie.com Virtual Colonoscopy Insider

By Eric Barnes

July 27, 2009

Confirma completes Shields MRI order

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Computer-aided detection (CAD) technology developer Confirma has integrated nine CADstream systems into Shields MRI facilities in Massachusetts.

July 27, 2009

Carestream scores Dutch contract

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Carestream Health has inked a five-year agreement for its eHealth Managed Services offering with Maasstad Ziekenhuis in Rotterdam, Netherlands, for remote storage of DICOM and non-DICOM data.

July 27, 2009