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Studies cast doubt on low-level radiation dangers
By Eric Barnes
Are the risks of low-dose radiation exposure being overestimated? It’s a tantalizing idea, and one that's gaining attention as some imaging proponents look for ways to counter criticism of techniques such as whole-body CT screening.
January 29, 2003
DR permits lower chest dose than film or CR
By Jonathan S. Batchelor
Working with a combined cesium iodide fine-needle scintillator and an amorphous silicon flat-panel DR system, Belgian researchers have succeeded in reducing entrance skin dose while maintaining image quality.
January 29, 2003
TechniScan system completes phase I trials
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Ultrasound breast imaging technology developer TechniScan said that phase I clinical testing of its breast imaging system has yielded promising results.
January 28, 2003
Medrad adds direct sales in Brazil
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Vascular injector firm Medrad has added a direct sales and service operation in Brazil.
January 28, 2003
Bard posts sales gains in Q4, 2002
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Interventional-device manufacturer C.R. Bard reported fourth-quarter net sales of $331.7 million, up 10% compared with the $302.8 million posted in the same period last year.
January 28, 2003
MRI of the Shoulder
This book is well written, thoroughly referenced, and superbly illustrated. The authors take care to avoid the pitfall of showing only classic "easy-to-see" presentations.
January 28, 2003
MRI advances diagnosis of Hallervorden-Spatz syndrome
The research team that identified the key genetic mutation behind Hallervorden-Spatz syndrome -- a rare neurodegenerative disorder related to Parkinson's disease -- has discovered a specific pattern on MRI that distinguishes patients with these mutations.
January 28, 2003
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FDA nixes Computerized Thermal Imaging system
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Food and Drug Administration has ruled that the premarket approval (PMA) application filed by Computerized Thermal Imaging for its thermal breast imaging system is not approvable in its current form.
January 27, 2003
Cytogen, Draxis dispute heats up
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The relationship between Draxis Health radiopharmaceutical subsidiary and marketing partner Cytogen appears to be falling apart.
January 27, 2003
GE's Senographe 2000D eligible for MQSA accreditation
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
GE Medical Systems said its Senographe 2000D full-field digital mammography system is ready to receive Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) accreditation by the American College of Radiology.
January 27, 2003
Breast abscess in lactating women resolved with ultrasound-based detection, treatment
By Shalmali Pal
Swedish researchers reported positive results using ultrasound for the diagnosis and treatment of breast abscesses in lactating women. Dr. Dieter Ulitzsch and colleagues from Danderyds Hospital in Stockholm examined 108 women with clinically suspected breast abscesses over a three-year period.
January 27, 2003
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HKSH performs C-11 whole-body PET/CT scans
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital (HKSH) has performed whole-body PET/CT scans using short half-life C-11 radiopharmaceuticals, according to Siemens Medical Solutions.
January 26, 2003
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