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Most Canadian women confused about mammography

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Seven out of 10 (68%) of Canadian women say they are confused by conflicting information about screening mammography, according to a poll conducted by the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.

April 23, 2014

FDA clears Siemens' Multix DR

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Siemens Healthcare has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Multix Select DR digital radiography (DR) system.

April 23, 2014

ACR to MEDCAC: Full coverage for low-dose CT needed

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The American College of Radiology (ACR) is urging the Medicare Evidence Development and Coverage Advisory Committee (MEDCAC) to recommend national Medicare coverage of low-dose CT screening for patients at high risk for lung cancer.

April 23, 2014

CMS publishes agenda for April 30 CT lung screening meeting

By Eric Barnes

The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released detailed information in preparation for the April 30 meeting of the Medicare Evidence Development and Coverage Advisory Committee to review the evidence on CT lung cancer screening.

April 23, 2014

Report: Cardiology, neurology could fuel bright future for PET

By Wayne Forrest

The diversification and expansion of PET imaging into cardiology and neurology are two applications expected to propel growth in PET procedure volume and equipment purchasing over the next several years, according to a new market research report from Bio-Tech Systems.

April 23, 2014

Sorna files patent suit against PACSGear

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Sorna has filed a lawsuit for patent infringement against PACS accessories provider PACSGear.

April 23, 2014