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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

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

Part II: A survey of asbestos-related imaging

By Shalmali Pal

Nearly 1,500 people died from an asbestos-induced condition in 2000, and the number is expected to climb. This may mean more lawsuits and more x-ray interpretations for certified B readers. Part II of our series on asbestos-related imaging examines whether x-ray will continue to be the modality of choice in deciding these cases.

September 6, 2004

Part I: The back story on asbestos x-ray B readers

By Shalmali Pal

A recent Academic Radiology study suggested that B readers may not always be on the up and up with their asbestos-related x-ray interpretations. Part I of our two-part series on asbestos-related imaging focuses on the story behind B readers and their expert testimony.

September 6, 2004

AIUM boosts sonography's profile in October

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine will focus on increasing public awareness of the modality in October for Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month.

September 5, 2004

MR clarifies paralabral cysts as common source of hip pain

By Shalmali Pal

Pinpointing the cause of anterior hip pain is not always easy. A complex structure, the hip has multiple components with the potential to produce similar pain syndromes. Whatever the reason behind the pain, MRI can help identify the problem. Two groups of researchers share their experiences and views on using MRI with cases of sciatica and labral tears.

September 5, 2004

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