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iCAD releases new software
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Computer-aided detection (CAD) firm iCAD has released version 7.2 of its CAD software.
September 20, 2006
RIS/PACS reduces x-ray exam time
By Erik L. Ridley
Using a RIS/PACS network in a radiology department can substantially reduce x-ray exam completion times, according to a study by Italian researchers. The research team collected data from two hospitals -- one used a traditional workflow model and the other used a RIS/PACS network -- and calculated aggregate exam time, from patient registration to delivery of results to the patient.
September 20, 2006
Kodak lands Erlanger
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Eastman Kodak Health Group has received a multimillion-dollar order from Erlanger Health System in Chattanooga, TN.
September 19, 2006
Epix nets Australian approval
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
MRI contrast developer Epix Pharmaceuticals has received approval from the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) to market its Vasovist blood-pool imaging agent.
September 19, 2006
IDC books international orders
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Canadian digital radiography firm Imaging Dynamics reported that it has received orders and completed installations of its DR Xplorer DR systems in several countries.
September 19, 2006
AFP shows strong Q4, year-end sales
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
AFP Imaging of Elmsford, NY, reported growth in revenues for the company's 2006 fiscal year (end-June 30).
September 19, 2006
Medtronic gets Japanese OK for Micro-Driver stent
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Interventional technology firm Medtronic said that it has received Japanese regulatory approval and will begin sales in the country of its Micro-Driver coronary stent system.
September 19, 2006
Boston Scientific introduces FlexView
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Interventional device developer Boston Scientific of Natick, MA, has launched FlexView, a minimally invasive surgery system for unilateral visualization and routing in microwave cardiac surgical ablation procedures.
September 19, 2006
Cambridge Isotope acquires ABX
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Cambridge Isotope Laboratories (CIL) of Boston has acquired 100% of the stock of ABX Advanced Biochemical Compounds of Radeberg, Germany.
September 19, 2006
MRI and CT imaging: How fast can reimbursement be cut?
The explosion in MRI and CT utilization has driven the cost of these services to the point where these techniques are now being scrutinized by payors. Dr. Howard Forman, associate editor of health policy for the American Journal of Roentgenology, takes a look at MRI and CT utilization and reimbursement -- and cautions practices to prepare for a more rate-restrictive environment.
September 19, 2006
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64-slice CTA handles fast hearts
By Eric Barnes
CT angiography (CTA) images are clear and readable at various heart rates on 64-detector CT, according to a new study by researchers from Switzerland. But while overall heart rates made little difference for visualizing the coronary arteries, heart rhythm mattered far more. Beta-blockers reduced artifacts across the board, but were more useful for taming irregular heart rhythms than for slowing heart rates, the group noted.
September 19, 2006
Agfa adds to Belgian Orbis orders
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Agfa HealthCare reported that AZ Monica, an acute care hospital in Antwerp, Belgium, has contracted to install the company's Orbis electronic medical record (EMR) application.
September 18, 2006
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