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Italian colon study to use CAD as primary reader
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A province in Italy is launching a new research project to screen residents for colon cancer using virtual colonoscopy and computer-aided detection software as a primary reader.
July 28, 2008
Study evaluates breast MRI use in the U.S.
By Kate Madden Yee
Breast MRI is gaining increased clinical interest as both a screening and diagnostic tool. But how many doctors are actually using the modality, and how are they using it? Researchers gathered data on this question in the hope of eventually developing practice guidelines and standardizing use of the technology.
July 23, 2008
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AHA urges cautious use of coronary CTA and MRA
By Eric Barnes
A new American Heart Association (AHA) committee statement on the use of coronary CT angiography and MR angiography recommends against screening asymptomatic individuals for coronary artery disease.
July 8, 2008
Acuson P10 used in remote Kilimanjaro
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Siemens Healthcare's Acuson P10 ultrasound scanner has been used at the Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre in Tanzania to perform obstetric scanning during a healthcare link project.
July 8, 2008
Fluke launches wireless x-ray repair tool
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Fluke Biomedical has introduced a new x-ray maintenance, calibration, and quality assurance tool for service and radiation management professionals.
June 25, 2008
Dunlee launches tube support program
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Imaging equipment component supplier Dunlee, a division of Philips Medical Systems, has launched a new online support program for servicing CT x-ray tubes.
June 19, 2008
Virtual Imaging buys Central Imaging
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Virtual Imaging has purchased patient handling devices and imaging systems remanufacturer Central Imaging of Greenbrier, TN.
June 8, 2008
Study claims cost savings using rad subspecialists
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A radiology cost simulation study claims that health plans could save millions by using subspecialty radiologists rather than general radiologists for reading images.
June 2, 2008
ASCO news: Selenium use does not interfere with radiotherapy
By Edward Susman
CHICAGO - German researchers reported that use of the nutritional supplement selenium in women who are diagnosed with gynecological cancers does not appear to compromise the effectiveness of radiation therapy. The findings could be good news for patients taking selenium for its antioxidant properties.
June 1, 2008
Varian's RapidArc radiotherapy used in Europe
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation therapy firm Varian Medical Systems' image-guided intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) system, RapidArc, has been used by two hospitals in Denmark and the Netherlands -- its first use in Europe, according to the Palo Alto, CA-based firm.
May 14, 2008
Siemens expands AcuNav use
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Siemens Healthcare of Malvern, PA, plans to extend its alliance with Biosense Webster of Diamond Bar, CA, by opening up the Acuson AcuNav ultrasound catheter for use on third-party ultrasound systems, the company announced.
May 13, 2008
Self-referral boosts imaging use for private payors
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Reports by the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) have shown dramatic increases in the use of diagnostic imaging procedures among Medicare patients. However, whether this is also a trend among privately insured patients is unclear.
April 29, 2008
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