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Sonora, Medrad team up in transducer repair
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Misonix equipment service subsidiary Sonora Medical Systems has signed a deal with contrast injector firm Medrad of Indianola, PA.
January 9, 2003
ASTRO members see higher dues in 2003
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Society of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology has raised its annual dues, effective immediately. The new dues are $375 for active, affiliate, and allied members; $270 for international members; and $40 for corresponding and associate members.
January 9, 2003
Study examines factors that affect FFDM performance
By Tracie L. Thompson
A paper in Radiology assesses full-field digital mammography of dense breasts with FFDM systems from three different manufacturers. The study found that varying image processing methods didn’t measurably improve the accuracy of radiologists’ interpretations.
January 9, 2003
Proving breast cancer screening efficacy remains complex
Breast imaging expert Dr. Daniel Kopans of Massachusetts General Hospital takes issue with a recent study on the use of ultrasound in breast screening. The study fails to prove the efficacy of ultrasound in a screening role and could have dangerous implications, Kopans believes.
January 9, 2003
MRI helps diagnose knee pain
By Brian Casey
It’s ski season in much of the world, just about the time when many imaging practices begin to see winter sports-related injuries.
January 9, 2003
Draxis Health starts phase I trials
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiopharmaceutical firm Draxis Health’s subsidiary, Draximage, has received approval from Health Canada to initiate a phase I clinical trial of Infecton, a radiopharmaceutical for imaging difficult-to-diagnose infections, according to the Mississauga, Ontario-based firm.
January 8, 2003
Varian, Broadlane close deal
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Medical equipment developer Varian Medical Systems and group purchasing organization Broadlane have signed an agreement to provide Broadlane customers with Varian’s radiotherapy systems for cancer treatment.
January 8, 2003
Mobile PET on the move
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Nuclear medicine developer Mobile PET Systems has added new clients and services.
January 8, 2003
AK Specialty Vehicles hits double-century mark
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Mobile-coach manufacturer AK Specialty Vehicles of Harvey, IL, has delivered its 200th mobile GE Medical Systems MRI system.
January 8, 2003
MRI pinpoints meniscal tears, proves less valuable for knee trauma
By Shalmali Pal
When it comes to meniscal tears of the knee, MRI can help radiologists home in on the exact source of pain. On the other hand, MRI may not be as valuable for traumatic knee injuries in an emergency setting. These are the conclusions reached by two studies presented at the 2002 RSNA meeting in Chicago.
January 8, 2003
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MRI pinpoints meniscal tears, proves less valuable for knee trauma
MRI was performed on the symptomatic knee, as well as the contralateral asymptomatic knee, in 100 patients with a mean age of 42.7 years (59 male; 41 female). Imaging was done on either a 1-tesla Magnetom Expert or a 1.5-tesla Magnetom Symphony scanner.
January 8, 2003
Mentor to distribute Best brachytherapy seeds
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Prostate brachytherapy provider Mentor has signed a nonexclusive distribution agreement with Best Medical of Springfield, VA.
January 7, 2003
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