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CEUS boosts percutaneous biopsy accuracy

By Erik L. Ridley

Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) performed before percutaneous biopsy of focal liver lesions can improve the diagnostic accuracy of the procedure, according to research published in the September issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.

August 24, 2006

Fischer sells remaining businesses, files Chapter 11

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Fischer Imaging of Denver said that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its radiology, electrophysiology, and surgical (RE&S) business to contract manufacturer Byers Peak of Wheat Ridge, CO.

August 22, 2006

Siemens unveils new lithotripsy system

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Siemens Medical Solutions debuted its Modularis VarioStar lithotripsy system at the World Congress of Endourology in Cleveland this week.

August 16, 2006

SLN procedure in pregnant breast cancer patients leads to negligible fetal dose

By Shalmali Pal

Sentinel lymph node (SLN) biopsy and lymphoscintigraphy are becoming the standard of care for pregnant breast cancer patients. Fortunately, this radiocolloid-based technique doesn't pose significant risk to a fetus, according to research in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

August 13, 2006

Hologic completes FTC settlement

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Women's imaging vendor Hologic of Bedford, MA, reported that the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has given its final approval to a consent agreement regarding the acquisition of the Mammotest prone bed breast biopsy system from Denver-based Fischer Imaging last year.

August 9, 2006

Shimadzu launches new R/F table

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Japanese imaging vendor Shimadzu Medical Systems has introduced a new multipurpose digital radiography/fluoroscopy (R/F) system.

August 8, 2006