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Radiation therapy and RF ablation developer RITA Medical Systems of Mountain View, CA, reported that the Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) Association Technology Evaluation Center (TEC) has completed a review of the scientific data supporting radiofrequency ablation (RFA).

Computer-aided-detection (CAD) developer iCAD of Nashua, NH, has received U.S. Food and Drug Adminsitration marketing approval for the use of its CAD technology with Denver, CO-based Fischer Imaging’s SenoScan digital mammography system.

Multimodality developer GE Medical Systems of Waukesha, WI, is increasing the diagnostic utility of its Infinia Hawkeye SPECT/CT system with a new detector that enables physicians to localize disease with greater accuracy and speed, according to the vendor.

Computer-aided detection (CAD) firm CADx Systems of BeaverCreek, OH, has received marketing approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Second Look version 6.0 CAD software.

Imaging equipment parts provider Dunlee has expanded its product line for GE Medical Systems CT tubes with the launch of its DA-200 series.

Fujifilm Medical Systems USA has received an order from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for its computed radiography systems.

Hologic reported fiscal fourth-quarter revenues of $52.4 million, up 9% compared with the $48.2 million turned in during the same period last year.