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3D ultrasound poised to revolutionize pelvic imaging
By Tracie L. Thompson
Now that 3D technology provides ultrasound with reconstructed views, the modality may be poised for a major role in cross-sectional pelvic imaging, recouping some exams that had been relegated to CT or MRI, according to Dr. Beryl Benacerraf.
September 8, 2004
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2004 MDCT conference: Making the most of MDCT
By Shalmali Pal
The 2004 International Symposium on Multidetector-Row CT in San Francisco covered the modality from its most technical aspects to the broader social issue of CT screening.
September 7, 2004
Radiation Therapy Services sets sights on NJ
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Treatment center operator Radiation Therapy Services has entered into agreements to acquire three radiation centers in New Jersey that currently treat over 60 patients per day, according to the Fort Myers, FL-based company.
September 7, 2004
IDC scores digital x-ray sale
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Digital x-ray developer Imaging Dynamics has installed its Xplorer 1800 digital radiography system at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute in Ottawa, according to the Calgary, Alberta-based company.
September 7, 2004
CTI, Toshiba to work on integrated PET/CT
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
CTI PET Systems (CPS) and Toshiba Medical Systems have agreed to jointly develop a line of integrated PET/CT systems for Toshiba to distribute in Japan.
September 7, 2004
Epix Medical changes name
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
MR contrast developer Epix Medical has changed its corporate name to Epix Pharmaceuticals.
September 7, 2004
VC fares better as its own gold standard
By Eric Barnes
September brings two new virtual colonoscopy studies from the researchers who last year pitted VC against conventional colonoscopy in a large group of average-risk patients. One paper calculates VC's adenoma miss rate with itself as a gold standard; the second describes the incidence and types of lesions. The authors conclude that VC should be added as a front-line colorectal screening exam.
September 7, 2004
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Filmless radiology: A future perspective
The armed forces are one of the largest consumers of radiology. Col M.N. Sree Ram makes a case for why the armed forces or any hospital should opt for PACS or filmless radiology.
September 6, 2004
Merit nets Premier
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Disposable products provider Merit Medical Systems of South Jordan, UT, has signed a supplier agreement with group purchasing organization Premier Purchasing Partners of Oak Brook, IL.
September 6, 2004
Sectra reports slow start to fiscal year
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Swedish imaging informatics and digital mammography developer Sectra reported preliminary fiscal 2004 first-quarter sales of 79.4 million Swedish kronor ($10.5 million, U.S.), a drop from the 96 million kronor ($12.7 million) posted for the same period last year.
September 6, 2004
Lifeline inks Chinese distribution deal
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Medical device developer Lifeline Biotechnologies has signed a four-year contract for distribution in China of its MastaScope mammary ductoscopy system.
September 6, 2004
Digital archiving ubiquitous in U.S. cath labs
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Approximately 92% of catheterization labs in U.S. hospitals use electronic archiving technology, according to a study recently published by market research firm IMV Medical Information Division of Des Plaines, IL.
September 6, 2004
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