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Part II: Breast rads believe malpractice fears prompt more recalls
By Shalmali Pal
In part II of this series on the Radiology study that looked at the effects of malpractice litigation on breast imaging specialists, two of the study authors and an outside legal counsel discuss the further ramifications of the research findings.
June 27, 2005
Repetitive use injuries plague sonographers
By Erik L. Ridley
ORLANDO, FL - Musculoskeletal and repetitive use injuries are common among sonographers and are leading to lost work productivity, according to results from a multicenter study presented Monday at the annual convention of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM).
June 20, 2005
Clarkson College launches PACS program
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Clarkson College's medical imaging program has introduced a two-level certificate specialization for PACS administration, digital imaging, and medical imaging informatics.
June 16, 2005
How to find and train a 3D technologist
By Brian Casey
SAN FRANCISCO - The routine use of 3D imaging has created a new class of radiologic technologists who specialize in processing and reconstructing 3D imaging studies before the radiologist interprets them. Such individuals can have a beneficial impact on 3D workflow by assuming 3D processing duties once handled by radiologists, according to speakers at the International Symposium on Multidetector-Row CT on Thursday.
June 16, 2005
VSM nets Aston contract
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Canadian magnetoencephalography (MEG) developer VSM MedTech of Vancouver, British Columbia, has been awarded a contract to provide a CTF MEG system to Aston University's Wellcome Trust Laboratory for MEG Studies in Birmingham, U.K.
June 15, 2005
The importance of medical display calibration
Display system calibration is important to ensure that each image is shown consistently and accurately every time it is viewed. In this white paper, Adi Abileah, chief research scientist at medical display manufacturer Planar Systems, discusses the importance of monitor calibration, and examines two commonly used methods for calibrating displays.
June 9, 2005
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RT bears burden of QA failure at PA mammo clinic
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A veteran Pennsylvania radiologic technologist is solely to blame for failing to properly maintain the mammography unit, according to a spokesperson from Geisinger Health Systems. Her negligence resulted in inadequate screening exams for thousands of women.
June 8, 2005
PA mammo clinic fails QA, must pay for re-screens
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A mammography technologist in Pennsylvania neglected to properly maintain equipment, resulting in inadequate screening exams for more than 1,500 women, according to the state's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).
June 6, 2005
Q1 improvement for VSM
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Canadian magnetoencephalography (MEG) developer VSM MedTech reported fiscal 2005 first-quarter (end-March 31) revenues of $4.1 million Canadian ($3.3 million U.S.), a sharp turnaround compared with the $900,000 in sales ($719,000) posted for the same period in fiscal 2004.
May 12, 2005
Maxant, Pro-Tech X-Ray in joint venture
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
X-ray illuminator firm Maxant Technologies and Pro-Tech X-Ray have formed a joint venture to provide radiation protective apparel.
April 25, 2005
Xograph to sell Mobile DaRt in U.K.
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
U.K. radiology products supplier Xograph Imaging Systems has begun distributing the Mobile DaRt mobile digital x-ray system in the U.K. and Ireland.
April 24, 2005
ComSynTech, Merry X-Ray ink U.S. distribution deal
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Information management systems firm Communication Synergy Technologies (ComSynTech) has signed a national distribution agreement with Merry X-Ray of San Diego to sell its MedSynTech InForm RIS throughout the U.S., according to the Rochester, NY-based firm.
April 4, 2005
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