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Epix posts big Q1 loss
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
MRI contrast developer Epix Pharmaceuticals of Lexington, MA, posted a sharply higher net loss for the company's first quarter (end-March 31), due to higher R&D expenses.
May 8, 2007
Study: VC is cost-effective in efficient exam settings
By Eric Barnes
Even among patients at high risk of colorectal polyps and cancer, virtual colonoscopy can be a cost-effective way of finding lesions, according to a study from Denmark. The total costs of VC and conventional colonoscopy were comparable even when the conventional exam and polypectomy were performed on polyps 5-6 mm or larger, according to the researchers.
May 8, 2007
ARRS study: Scintimammography shows high sensitivity in breast cancer detection
By Wayne Forrest
ORLANDO - Scintimammography using a dedicated breast gamma camera shows "high sensitivity and moderate specificity" in breast cancer detection, according to research presented this week at the American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) annual meeting.
May 8, 2007
MDCT catches stenoses up to 4 mm in large coronary vessels
By Paula Moyer
Using a 75% threshold, Japanese and U.S. investigators found that 64-slice multidetector-row CT (MDCT) could accurately diagnose coronary artery stenosis, according to a presentation at the 2007 American College of Cardiology (ACC) meeting in New Orleans.
May 8, 2007
Varian, RaySearch join forces
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Varian Medical Systems and Swedish radiation therapy software developer RaySearch have signed a long-term strategic collaboration agreement.
May 7, 2007
iCAD revenues climb
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Strength in market demand for full-field digital mammography (FFDM) technology helped drive strong first-quarter revenue growth for computer-aided detection firm iCAD.
May 7, 2007
Boston Scientific brings Taxus Express² to Japan
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Interventional device developer Boston Scientific has launched its Taxus Express² paclitaxel-eluting coronary stent system in Japan.
May 7, 2007
GE debuts Voluson e
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
GE Healthcare is introducing its Voluson e compact ultrasound scanner at the annual meeting of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) this week in San Diego.
May 7, 2007
COCIR taps von Wulfen
The European Coordination Committee of the Radiological, Electromedical, and Healthcare IT Industry (COCIR) has named Heinrich von Wulfen as chairman.
May 7, 2007
Toshiba completes first Vantage Atlas MRI install
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Toshiba America Medical Systems has installed its first Vantage Atlas 1.5-tesla MR scanner.
May 7, 2007
Analogic names new CEO
Medical imaging firm Analogic has appointed James Green as president and CEO, effective May 21.
May 7, 2007
ARRS study: Gender differences affect speech recognition accuracy
By Wayne Forrest
ORLANDO - Speech recognition systems generate significantly higher rates of transcription error when used by women when compared to men, according to new research presented Monday at the annual meeting of the American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS).
May 7, 2007
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