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Grid computing smooths teleradiology in Turkey

By Erik L. Ridley

Turkish researchers have created a framework that utilizes grid computing technology to make teleradiology easier between institutions, regardless of the type of PACS, RIS, or hospital information system used at each location.

October 6, 2014

ASL-MRI detects early signs of cognitive decline in elderly

By Wayne Forrest

Using arterial spin-labeled (ASL) MRI, Swiss researchers found evidence of cognitive decline in the brains of healthy elderly individuals before symptoms appeared, according to a new study published online October 7 in Radiology.

October 6, 2014

MRI Interventions taps new chief

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Frank Grillo has stepped in as the new president and CEO-elect of MRI Interventions as the company announced that its streak of eight straight quarters of revenue growth has ended.

October 5, 2014

InSightec lands insurance coverage for ExAblate

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

MR-guided focused ultrasound developer InSightec announced that Health Care Service has updated its coverage policy to include InSightec's ExAblate procedure as a treatment option for patients with bone metastases.

October 5, 2014

GE Healthcare appoints new president and CEO

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

GE Healthcare has appointed John Flannery as its new president and CEO, effective immediately.

October 5, 2014

FDA seeks injunction against ultrasound gel maker

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Fearing infections from poor packaging practices, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is seeking a permanent injunction to ban ultrasound gel manufacturer Pharmaceutical Innovations and its chief executive from manufacturing or selling products until they comply with FDA requirements.

October 5, 2014

PET/MRI matches PET/CT with less radiation for children

By Wayne Forrest

German researchers have found promising evidence that PET/MRI is equivalent to PET/CT for lesion detection in pediatric cancer patients, while at the same time delivering just one-quarter of the radiation dose, according to a study published in the October issue of Radiology.

October 5, 2014

First Warning changes name to Cyrcadia Health

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Early breast cancer detection firm First Warning Systems said it has changed its name to Cyrcadia Health to better reflect its core focus and competencies.

October 2, 2014

Monarch Medical resolves legal dispute

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Monarch Medical PET Services, Monarch Medical Imaging Equipment, and former Monarch PET CEO Michael Abboud announced they have resolved all litigation between the parties.

October 2, 2014

Merry X-Ray buys Mich. firm

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Merry X-Ray has purchased a Michigan company, Wolverine X-Ray West.

October 2, 2014

Koning secures Australian breast CT clearance

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Koning has received the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods Certificate for its Koning Breast CT system and biopsy add-on option.

October 2, 2014

SNMMI: Mo-99 supply issues still shape nuclear medicine

By Wayne Forrest

The tenuous supply of molybdenum-99 (Mo-99) in recent years has resulted in a double-digit price increase at many nuclear medicine facilities across the U.S., as well as the canceling or rescheduling of appointments and fewer after-hours exams.

October 2, 2014

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