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IV contrast blush on pediatric CT important in blunt trauma
(Radiology Review) Children affected by blunt abdominal trauma with active extravasation of intravenous (IV) contrast (blush) demonstrated on abdominal CT are at greater risk than those not demonstrating a blush, according to doctors at the Children’s Medical Center of Dallas.
July 28, 2003
Epix to offer more shares
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
MRI contrast developer Epix Medical is planning a follow-on public offering of its common stock.
July 27, 2003
Dynamic US offers high sensitivity for pediatric bladder exam
By Ultrasound Review
(Ultrasound Review) Dynamic ultrasound is a useful method for evaluating bladder dysfunction in pediatric patients, according to a group of Brazilian radiologists and pediatricians.
July 27, 2003
Multisite practice benefits from centralized mammography reading
By Shalmali Pal
By rearranging their practice so that all mammograms were read by breast imaging specialists at a central location, radiologists from the Brown University School of Medicine in Providence, RI, increased efficiency and saw a downturn in the callback rate.
July 27, 2003
ISDSA a solid choice for complex vascular procedures
(Radiology Review) A recent study out of Philipps-Universität in Marburg evaluated intraoperative spinal digital subtraction angiography (ISDSA). According to the German neurosurgeons, "ISDA is safe and effective, especially in surgery for complex vascular and recurrent malformations."
July 24, 2003
Siemens buys MRC radiation therapy unit
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Siemens Medical Solutions has acquired the radiation therapy business of MRC Systems of Heidelberg, Germany.
July 24, 2003
Philips debuts Intera Enterprise
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Philips Medical Systems has introduced Intera Enterprise, a 1.5-tesla, short-bore MR scanner targeted at the independent imaging center market.
July 24, 2003
Impac signs M.D. Anderson
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation oncology firm Impac Medical Systems will be providing a suite of products and services to the radiation oncology division of the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.
July 24, 2003
Virtual colonoscopy billboards make a big deal out of screening
By Eric Barnes
Virtual colonoscopy has become big business in three suburban communities in Florida, where the Community Hospital in New Port Richey has launched an outsized campaign to advertise VC to commuters.
July 24, 2003
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Varian continues strong growth in Q3
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Varian Medical Systems reported third-quarter fiscal 2003 (end-June 27) net earnings of $32 million, compared with $23 million in net income for the same period a year earlier.
July 24, 2003
Epix shows slight revenue increase, lower loss in Q2
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Contrast-agent developer Epix Medical reported second-quarter revenues of $3.8 million, compared with $3.7 million recorded in the second quarter of 2002.
July 24, 2003
FDA guidance clears up PACS archive confusion
By Brian Casey
Confusion over the regulatory status of PACS storage technology has ensnared many medical facilities looking to upgrade their archives.
July 24, 2003
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