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ISMP issues MRI safety alert for transdermal patches
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Medication patches containing aluminized backings could potentially cause injury if not removed before an MRI procedure.
April 26, 2004
ACR weighs more allegations over expert testimony
By Tracie L. Thompson
A two-year-old process in which the American College of Radiology reviews allegations of improper expert testimony by members is gaining steam, with more complaints being filed and vetted.
April 26, 2004
Survey finds most small-bowel exams are substandard
By Tracie L. Thompson
An unusual survey of radiology practices has found that most U.S. facilities are still doing small-bowel follow-through (SBFT) exams. However, only 15% are performing the studies as recommended by the American College of Radiology, raising medical as well as legal concerns.
April 15, 2004
CompuMed nets second OsteoGram patent
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Bone densitometry software developer CompuMed has received its second U.S. patent for its OsteoGram product.
April 12, 2004
Imaging and informed consent: What radiologists need to know to protect themselves
In radiology, a new invention emerges every day. But keeping up with the latest technologies is a very unfunny burden that befalls every doctor. Why? Physicians have a legal responsibility to inform their patients of all their diagnostic and treatment options. When they do not, they can be sued for violating the "reasonable patient rule" of their duty to obtain informed consent.
April 1, 2004
AuntMinnie.com Imaging Center Radiology Insider
By Jonathan S. Batchelor
March 28, 2004
US Oncology planned merger draws lawsuits
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Cancer treatment firm US Oncology said it’s the subject of two purported class action lawsuits related to its planned merger with an affiliate of shareholder Welsh, Carson, Anderson, and Stowe IX.
March 24, 2004
Boston Scientific, Guidant settle litigation
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Interventional technology providers Boston Scientific of Natick, MA, and Guidant of Indianapolis have signed an agreement to settle all outstanding patent infringement claims between the two firms.
February 22, 2004
GE acquires surgical navigation technology
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Multimodality vendor GE Healthcare has acquired technology from surgical visualization and navigation developer Cbyon.
February 10, 2004
BrainLab wins ruling in Nomos patent lawsuit
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
German image-guided surgery developer BrainLab said the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington, DC, has ruled in its favor regarding a patent infringement suit filed by competitor Nomos of Cranberry Township, PA.
February 9, 2004
Impac to review financial statements
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation oncology developer Impac Medical Systems of Mountain View, CA, is reviewing previous financial statements to see if some revenue recognized in previous quarters should be shifted to later periods.
February 5, 2004
OSHA citations loom as residents complain about sharps
By Tracie L. Thompson
Radiology departments may soon find needle safety rising higher on their list of concerns, thanks to a campaign by medical students and residents to highlight the issue by filing complaints against hospitals for alleged violations of U.S. law.
February 2, 2004
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