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Agfa gets FDA nod for DX-D 600
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Agfa HealthCare has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance to market its DX-D 600 direct digital x-ray system in the U.S. and is launching the system at this week's RSNA 2011 meeting in Chicago.
November 26, 2011
Genesis forms global distribution alliance
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Digital imaging systems integrator Genesis Digital Imaging has announced the formation of the Global Healthcare Alliance, a consortium of companies supporting distributors in the medical imaging industry, to expand digital and analog product offerings.
November 26, 2011
High-pitch coronary CTA limited to slower heart rates
By Eric Barnes
Contrary to some previous studies, high-pitch, dual-source coronary CT angiography (CCTA) scans should be reserved for patients with the slowest heart rates, according to a new study published in the December issue of Radiology.
November 24, 2011
Humanray to show FFDM unit at RSNA
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Imaging manufacturer Humanray will demonstrate its Sizgraphy full-field digital mammography (FFDM) system at next week's RSNA 2011 meeting in Chicago.
November 23, 2011
Gadolinium oxide nanoparticles enhance MRI contrast
By Luc Faucher
Ultrasmall gadolinium oxide nanoparticles provide strong positive contrast enhancement at clinical magnetic field strengths. For this reason, they are being developed as positive contrast agents for molecular and cellular MRI.
November 23, 2011
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Siemens gets FDA nod for SAFIRE
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Siemens Healthcare has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration clearance for its sinogram-affirmed iterative reconstruction (SAFIRE) CT algorithm.
November 22, 2011
Leaders in Imaging: A conversation with Kimlyn Queen
By Kate Madden Yee
In the latest interview in our Leaders in Imaging series, we spoke with Kimlyn Queen, chair of the Radiology Administration Certification Commission, about the Certified Radiology Administrator (CRA) program and the key issues CRAs currently face.
November 22, 2011
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Sony introduces thermal printable disk drive
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Sony Electronics will unveil a direct thermal printable disk drive as part of its array of new products at the RSNA 2011 meeting.
November 22, 2011
Gamma camera market faces PET threat
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
While the global gamma scintillation camera market is increasing due to more periodic diagnostic tests, the rising popularity of PET procedures may threaten that growth in traditional imaging areas, according to a new report from market research firm Global Industry Analysts.
November 21, 2011
IsoRay nets local OK for GliaSite
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Medical isotope developer IsoRay Medical has received final approval from the state of Washington's Department of Health to manufacture its GliaSite radiation therapy system balloon catheter device for treating brain cancer.
November 21, 2011
IBA grows sales in Q3
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Gains in its proton therapy segment offset a decline in dosimetry products to grow revenues for radiopharmaceutical developer Ion Beam Applications (IBA) in the third quarter.
November 21, 2011
3-tesla 3D MR spectroscopy works well for breast lesions
By Wayne Forrest
Three-tesla 3D MR spectroscopy provides high diagnostic sensitivity and specificity for distinguishing between benign and malignant breast lesions within reasonable measurement times, according to an Austrian study published in the December issue of Radiology.
November 21, 2011
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