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Successfully using helical CT to measure coronary calcium
By Shalmali Pal
CHICAGO – The results of a multicenter study have revealed that helical CT (HCT) is as good as electron beam CT for detecting and measuring coronary calcium, particularly when retrospectively gated single-slice HCT is used.
November 25, 2000
Proactive maintenance crucial for success of PACS CRT monitors
High-resolution grayscale monitors are the lynchpin of any PACS network. Yet researchers have expressed concern about the short lifespan and frequent service needs of high-resolution monitors used for primary diagnosis. This article outlines some of the considerations related to the costs of owning high-resolution CRT monitors, as well as the demands placed on monitor manufacturers as a result of industry requirements.
November 19, 2000
Syncor buys Argentine firm Bionuclear
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
October 4, 2000
Routine maintenance essential for high-res PACS monitors
By Erik L. Ridley
Although much improved in recent years, high-resolution monitors used for primary diagnosis still have relatively short life spans and need frequent service. As a result, routine maintenance and quality control are critical for these workhorses of the filmless radiology department.
September 18, 2000
AHRA speaker helps used equipment buyers avoid problems
By Jonathan S. Batchelor
NASHVILLE - Equipment refurbishers span the gamut from legitimate ISO-certified companies to “spray ‘n pray” hucksters. How can you avoid getting taken? An expert at this week’s American Healthcare Radiology Administrators meeting leads you through the equipment-buying jungle.
August 8, 2000
GE acquires Access Medical
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
July 31, 2000
FDA scrutinizes reuse of single-use devices
By Shalmali Pal
Medical device manufacturers faced off in Maryland on Dec. 14 over the issue of reprocessing single-use devices at a public forum hosted by the Food and Drug Administration.
December 13, 1999
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