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CAD may improve sensitivity of MDCT screening exams
By Erik L. Ridley
Computer-aided detection (CAD) technology can improve radiologists' sensitivity for detecting solid lung nodules 4 mm or larger during multidetector CT chest screening studies, according to research published in the October issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.
September 20, 2007
Misonix reports fiscal 2007 results
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Ultrasound technology developer Misonix of Farmingdale, NY, announced financial results for the company's fourth quarter and fiscal 2007 (end-June 30).
September 20, 2007
Report calls for more NM research funding
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Advances in nuclear medicine could improve healthcare, particularly in treatments tailored to a person's individual genetic makeup, according to a new report by the National Research Council (NRC) and the Institute of Medicine (IOM).
September 20, 2007
Siemens launches European e-health project
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Siemens Medical Solutions of Erlangen, Germany, will launch an electronic patient record (EPR) system for Rhön-Klinikum, a private German hospital network, the company said.
September 20, 2007
Combining T2-weighted MRI and DWI improves prostate cancer detection
By Radiology Review
(Radiology Review) Combined T2-weighted MRI and diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) is significantly better than T2-weighted imaging alone for detecting peripheral zone prostate cancer, according to a report in the August issue of American Journal of Roentgenology.
September 20, 2007
SPECT/CT offers better bone scan views to enhance treatment
By Wayne Forrest
Combining SPECT and CT into a single hybrid modality can improve physicians' views of bone scans, as well as the confidence levels of their own diagnoses. Two recent studies are showing SPECT/CT's value in managing cancer patients and patients with back pain.
September 20, 2007
Cook expands existing Cardica deal
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Interventional device firm Cook Medical announced that it has inked a deal with Cardica of Redwood City, CA, to expand the two firms' original agreement for developing vascular closure devices.
September 19, 2007
BioLucent spins off breast brachytherapy technology
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Mammography pad developer BioLucent of Aliso Viejo, CA, has spun off its SAVI breast brachytherapy technology into an independent company called Cianna Medical, also of Aliso Viejo.
September 19, 2007
Memorial Medical takes Zonare systems
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Ultrasound technology developer Zonare Medical Systems of Mountain View, CA, has installed two z.one ultrasound systems at Memorial Medical Center in Modesto, CA.
September 19, 2007
Hologic completes BioLucent purchase
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Women's imaging vendor Hologic of Bedford, MA, has completed its acquisition of mammography pad developer BioLucent of Aliso Viejo, CA.
September 19, 2007
Acusphere in 'partnership' discussions
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Ultrasound contrast developer Acusphere of Watertown, MA, said it is focusing the company on "partnership discussions" for its Imagify cardiac agent, and as a result is postponing plans to announce the company's new product development program.
September 19, 2007
PACS administrator certification: CIIP or PARCA?
By Herman Oosterwijk
Currently, PACS administrator certification is available from the PACS Administrators Registry and Certification Association (PARCA) and the Certified Imaging Informatics Professional (CIIP) program. Herman Oosterwijk of OTech in Aubrey, TX, compares both programs, taking a close look at their differences in structure and requirements for education and experience.
September 19, 2007
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