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Virtual colonoscopy CAD improves flat-lesion detection
By Eric Barnes
Computer-aided detection (CAD) software can improve the detection of flat lesions at virtual colonoscopy -- as long as the lesions are at least 1 mm high. In a new study from Italy, CAD detected 94% of all flat lesions; however, radiologists dismissed a few of them incorrectly as false positives.
June 4, 2009
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TomTec wins FDA OK for 2D cardiac software
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Imaging software developer TomTec Imaging Systems has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its 2D Cardiac Performance Analysis software.
June 3, 2009
Biodex launches new dose calibrator
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Medical imaging table and accessory supplier Biodex Medical Systems has introduced a range of upgraded molecular imaging products.
June 3, 2009
Epix to buy shareholders' stock
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
MRI contrast developer Epix Pharmaceuticals has announced that holders of its $3.2 million outstanding balance of stock due 2024 can require Epix to repurchase the notes on August 5 of this year.
June 3, 2009
Digital mammography transition: The hidden issues
By Cynthia E. Keen
The combination of foresight and the hindsight of others can make the process of new technology implementation easier. So when Dr. Barbara Monsees described the issues she discovered when converting to digital mammography, breast imagers sat up and took notice at the Society of Breast Imaging's postgraduate course held last month.
June 3, 2009
Medrad debuts contrast reporting software
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Contrast injector technology firm Medrad has launched Manage.Report, a software application for managing contrast administration.
June 3, 2009
Philips gets Spanish hospital deal
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Philips Healthcare has signed a 10-year deal to manage image technology assets at a hospital in Barcelona, Spain.
June 3, 2009
Fuji gets CR install at NY Mets stadium
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A New York distributor has installed a computed radiography (CR) system by Fujifilm Medical Systems USA at Citi Field, the stadium for the New York Mets.
June 3, 2009
Color-coded CT protocols help reduce pediatric radiation dose
By Cynthia E. Keen
Radiologists at Massachusetts General Hospital were able to reduce pediatric CT radiation dose by up to 90% through a system of color-coded exam protocols customized to individual patients, according to an article published in the July issue of Radiology.
June 3, 2009
Imaging Biometrics inks deal with Clario
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Imaging Biometrics has entered into a partnership with Clario Medical Imaging to integrate the two companies' products.
June 2, 2009
Study: Partial-breast irradiation is cost-effective
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
External-beam partial-breast irradiation is more cost-effective for treating postmenopausal women diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer than either conventional whole-breast radiation therapy or brachytherapy partial-breast irradiation, according to a new study.
June 2, 2009
FDA gives GE's DaTscan priority review
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has accepted GE Healthcare's new drug application for DaTscan (ioflupane iodine-123 injection) for priority review.
June 2, 2009
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