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ARRT suspends bone densitometry requirement
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists has temporarily suspended its requirement that RTs recertify their registration in bone densitometry after five years.
August 10, 2003
Ring takes over at Bard
Timothy Ring has been named chairman and CEO at interventional technology developer C.R. Bard, effective today.
August 7, 2003
GE Lunar debuts new densitometer
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
GE Medical Systems Lunar has released a new bone densitometry system, Lunar DPX Duo.
August 7, 2003
Nomos rejects Zmed patent infringement allegations
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation therapy firm Nomos has rejected the claims filed by medical technology developer Zmed charging the company with patent infringement for its recently released ImageSync ultrasound real-time imaging and positioning software.
August 7, 2003
Currency effects weigh down Schering results
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Exchange rate changes had a 13% negative impact on second-quarter financial results in German pharmaceutical company Schering’s diagnostics business unit.
August 7, 2003
Finding the right imaging tool for HIV patients
By Brian Casey
Medical imaging can be a powerful tool for monitoring patients HIV disease, but one size doesn't fit all.
August 7, 2003
Proper positioning for the pelvis and proximal femur
By Naveed Ahmad, MD
An anteroposterior unilateral hip study is usually ordered to demonstrate the acetabulum, femoral head and neck, and the greater trichinae, but it's frequently insufficient for proper evaluation. Dr. Naveed Ahmad discusses the special radiographic projections required for optimal imaging of these areas.
August 7, 2003
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Adding the human touch to speech recognition
By Erik L. Ridley
Converting to speech recognition is never an easy process, but techniques such as human factor engineering (HFE) and usability engineering (UE) can smooth the transition, according to Martha Koperwhats, director of radiology at Providence Memorial Hospital in El Paso, TX.
August 7, 2003
Implant Sciences to begin direct sales of brachytherapy seeds
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation oncology and interventional cardiology firm Implant Sciences has initiated a direct marketing and sales program to sell its I-Plant brachytherapy seeds for use in the treatment of prostate cancer.
August 6, 2003
iCAD sales up, losses down for Q2
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Computer-aided detection (CAD) developer iCAD has reported 2003 second-quarter (end-June 30) sales of medical imaging products of $1.3 million, compared with medical products sales of $486,000 for the same period in the previous year.
August 6, 2003
Aurora receives 510(k) for increased field strength
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Breast MRI developer Aurora Imaging Technology of North Andover, MA, has received Food and Drug Administration 510(k) marketing clearance for a new, 1.5-tesla version of its dedicated breast MRI scanner.
August 6, 2003
Air Products inks Siemens deal
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Gas and chemical products firm Air Products and Chemicals exclusive U.S. cryogenic supplier for Siemens Medical Solutions MRI magnets.
August 6, 2003
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