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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
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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
Budget focuses on improved healthcare
By N. Shivapriya
The budget passed in parliament last week brought some good news for the healthcare sector, and in turn for radiology services. A report by research and consulting firm Frost & Sullivan finds the budget notable in terms of the impetus given to rural health infrastructure and improving access to healthcare.
September 2, 2004
Ultrasound conference to discuss importance of standards
The affordability of ultrasound makes it easily accessible but also makes standards even more of a necessity in its practice. Evaluating the standards followed in different countries and arriving at a set of standards for the Indian practitioner are focus topics of the Clinical UltraSonography in Practice (CUSP) conference.
September 2, 2004
ACR encourages free or discounted mammograms
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology said it's encouraging facilities participating in National Mammography Day on October 15 to offer free or discounted screening mammograms that day and throughout October, which marks the 20th annual Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM).
September 2, 2004
Varian scores U.K. contracts
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Varian Medical Systems will supply nine linear accelerators as part of a radiotherapy equipment project by the British Department of Health.
September 2, 2004
Most MDCT scanners fall short in cardiac imaging
Despite the success of multidetector-row CT scanning, responsible voices continue to dispute the notion that MDCT is the best choice for imaging the heart. Cardiac imaging experts Dr. John Rumberger and Dr. James Ehrlich offer their views on the use of MDCT versus EBT in coronary CT imaging.
September 2, 2004
Analogic taps Brock to lead B-K Medical
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Analogic has appointed Michael Brock as managing director of its B-K Medical clinical ultrasound subsidiary in Denmark.
September 1, 2004
Vascular Architects completes financing
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Vascular disease treatment device developer Vascular Architects has closed a $6.6 million private placement of its series E preferred stock.
September 1, 2004
CMS to cover carotid artery stenting
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) said it intends to expand coverage of percutaneous transluminal angioplasty of the carotid artery with placement of an FDA-approved carotid stent.
September 1, 2004
Analogic gets EXACT boost
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Imaging equipment developer Analogic reported a new order for its Explosive Assessment Computed Tomography (EXACT) Systems from New York City-based L-3 Communications Security and Detection Systems.
September 1, 2004
MedSys places Longport ultrasound systems
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Medical technology development, marketing, and distribution organization U.S. MedSys has placed 25 Longport Episcan I-200 ultrasound scanning systems in the New York Home Health Care Equipment Network.
September 1, 2004
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