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Proton therapy market expected to triple by 2018

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The global market for proton therapy systems is expected to triple by 2018, according to a new market research report by MEDraysintell.

September 10, 2013

ASCO BCS: Breast MRI reduces biopsies of false positives

By Kate Madden Yee

SAN FRANCISCO - In experienced hands, breast MRI with mammography or ultrasound can help avoid biopsies of suspicious lesions that would otherwise turn out to be false positives, according to a poster presentation on September 7 at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 2013 Breast Cancer Symposium (BCS).

September 10, 2013

Ultrasound developer InnerVision looks for partner

By Brian Casey

Looking to accelerate its path to market, ultrasound developer InnerVision Medical Technologies has begun to search for a corporate partner to license its version of synthetic aperture technology. The company believes the technology produces a big boost in ultrasound resolution, particularly in scans of obese patients.

September 10, 2013

Dual-time-point FDG-PET/CT no help for salivary gland tumors

By Wayne Forrest

Dual-time-point FDG-PET/CT is not an effective way to differentiate between benign and malignant salivary gland tumors, according to a study from Japan in the September issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.

September 10, 2013

AFC unveils ErgoTier TS workstation

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Medical furniture developer AFC Industries has debuted ErgoTier TS, an electronic sit-to-stand workstation.

September 9, 2013

GE Capital provides $6M loan to Delphinus

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

GE Capital's Healthcare Financial Services division has provided a $6 million term loan facility for tomographic ultrasound developer Delphinus Medical Technologies.

September 9, 2013