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ASTRO grants support rad therapy programs
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO) has awarded $32,800 worth of grants to 10 radiation therapist training programs in the U.S.
February 14, 2006
Ten questions patients should ask their MRI provider: Is this real or is it hype?
Information about MRI safety made it into the public press in 2005 more so than the years prior, from the front page of newspapers to TV news broadcasts. A TV station in Charlotte, NC, offered 10 questions for MRI patients to ask their doctor or MRI provider. MRI architectural consultant Tobias Gilk discusses whether these questions really address suite safety issues or are just hype.
February 14, 2006
GE brings imaging units to Torino, celebrates Myoview milestone
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
GE Healthcare is providing ultrasound and MR units for use at the Olympic Winter Games in Torino, Italy.
February 13, 2006
Xograph launches Ziehm Vision FD
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
U.K. radiology products supplier Xograph Imaging Systems has introduced the Ziehm Vision FD mobile digital C-arm fluoroscopy system for the U.K. hospital marketplace.
February 13, 2006
AllPro adds erasing feature
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
AllPro Imaging will be equipping all of its ScanX digital imaging systems with an In-Line Erase feature.
February 13, 2006
RT charged in fatal injection of patient
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A radiologic technologist (RT) in the state of Washington has been charged with unprofessional conduct in connection with the case of a patient who died after she was injected with cleaning fluid instead of contrast agent.
February 13, 2006
Clinical Magnetic Resonance Imaging - Volume 1
This third edition is a monumental step forward in its physical size and the scope of material. It's designed to be clinically useful and discuss current research and future potential. This behemoth of a book manages both tasks admirably.
February 13, 2006
Multiple reconstructions needed for accurate MDCT calcium scoring
By Eric Barnes
When it comes to assessing coronary calcium scores on MDCT, scores vary can widely based on the reconstruction interval. In a small study, German researchers found that the "true" individual volume and Agatston scores were, in fact, distributed widely over the range of reconstruction intervals.
February 13, 2006
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Clinical Magnetic Resonance Imaging - Volume 3
The editors of Clinical Magnetic Resonance Imaging have exceeded expectations with this update. This set is a must-have for any academic, private practice, or personal radiological library.
February 13, 2006
Clinical Magnetic Resonance Imaging - Volume 2
The second volume presents critical and current concepts of MRI in the central nervous system. s neurologic MRI technology and applications expand, this work succeeds in keeping the pace, presenting relevant and useful information in an easily accessible format.
February 13, 2006
Standards, interoperability drive cardiac PACS, IS implementation
By Jonathan S. Batchelor
SAN DIEGO - A cardiology image and information management system (CIIMS), a combination of a cardiology information system and cardiology PACS, has data objects and processes that are unique to the specialty. As such, although many of the precepts gleaned from radiology RIS/PACS integrations and installations are valuable for facilities implementing CIIMS, there are modality elements and data types that make these systems unique.
February 12, 2006
Schering options joint Epix-Schering agent
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
MRI contrast developer Epix Pharmaceuticals said that development and marketing partner Schering has exercised its option for a preclinical gadofluorine derivative discovered during a joint Epix-Schering research program.
February 12, 2006
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