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Cordis recalls instructions for biliary stent
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Interventional technology developer Cordis Endovascular is recalling revised instructions for use of its Precise RX nitinol stent transhepatic biliary system.
May 9, 2004
ASTRO releases patient info handbook
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO) has published a new patient information brochure on radiation therapy, Radiation Therapy for Cancer: Facts to Help Patients Make an Informed Decision.
May 9, 2004
Voxar releases Colonscreen 2.3
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Three-dimensional-software developer Voxar has released the latest iteration, 2.3, of its CT colonography software, Voxar Colonscreen.
May 6, 2004
Dual-contrast MRI susses out more liver metastases than FDG-PET
By Jerry Ingram
MIAMI BEACH, FL - Dual contrast-enhanced MRI provides better sensitivity than FDG-PET for the detection of small liver metastases, according to data presented at the American Roentgen Ray Society meeting.
May 6, 2004
Part III: Imaging the pediatric patient: the use of CT in pediatric imaging
CT scanning in the pediatric population presents a unique set of potential problems. Rapid respiratory rate, voluntary motion, and less body fat (you remember those days) all present unique challenges. RT Douglas Clark brings your attention to the to considerations involved in pediatric sedation.
May 6, 2004
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Free educational site summarizes normal variants in PET, PET/CT
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
MIAMI BEACH, FL - Nuclear medicine specialists from Boston have laid the groundwork for a free, interactive Web-based PET/CT imaging atlas. They offered a preview of the atlas in an electronic exhibit at the American Roentgen Ray Society meeting this week.
May 6, 2004
Tragedy strikes after RT sickout in San Francisco
By Brian Casey
It's no secret that radiologic technologists in the U.S. are under tremendous stress. Ask many RTs about their job situation, and they'll say they're overworked, underpaid, and underappreciated.
May 6, 2004
US-guided percutaneous biopsy is 100% accurate for soft-tissue osteosarcoma
By Peggy Peck
Ultrasound may be a better choice for guiding percutaneous biopsies of the soft-tissue component of osteosarcoma than CT or fluoroscopy, according to results from a series of 35 biopsies performed at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.
May 6, 2004
International Isotopes doubles revenue in Q1
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radioisotope manufacturer International Isotopes of Idaho Falls, ID, reported sales of $743,325, more than doubling the revenue of $359,601 posted in the comparable quarter one year ago.
May 5, 2004
Swedish Medical Center deploys mobile mammo center
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Swedish Medical Center in Seattle has unveiled Swedish Breast Care Express, a mobile mammography center.
May 5, 2004
North American Scientific completes Nomos buy
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation therapy firm North American Scientific has closed its acquisition of fellow radiation therapy provider Nomos.
May 5, 2004
Chest CT protocols reduce dose significantly
By Jerry Ingram
MIAMI BEACH, FL - Currently available technology enables significant reductions in radiation doses for chest CT, according to two studies presented at the American Roentgen Ray Society meeting this week.
May 5, 2004
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