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Stereotaxis adds to executive lineup
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Image-guided interventional surgery firm Stereotaxis has named Kevin Shifrin as senior vice president of global marketing and business development, and Magnus Holm as general manager for Europe.
April 6, 2008
Xoft medical director wins Gotham's Ira Sohn prize
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Brachytherapy device developer Xoft announced that Dr. Mark Carol, the company's medical director, has been awarded the Ira Sohn Conference Foundation Prize in Pediatric Oncology for research on new approaches for using kV x-ray-based radiation therapy for cancer patients.
April 3, 2008
The best way to run your practice? Look to corporate America
By Kate Madden Yee
The traditional business models for running a radiology practice don't work as well in an increasingly competitive economic environment, leaving groups vulnerable to losing business. Corporate America offers a model that can help practices streamline their decision-making processes and foster a strong leadership base for long-term success, according a presentation at the recent Radiology Business Management Association (RBMA) conference in San Francisco.
April 2, 2008
U.K. study finds direct access to knee MRI is cost-effective
By Rob Skelding
Sending patients with suspected internal knee damage directly to MRI before examination by an orthopedic specialist can be cost-effective, while improving the quality of life for patients, according to new research from the U.K. The study adds support to a recent policy change in the National Health Service giving general practitioners the ability to refer out directly for radiological exams.
April 2, 2008
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U.S. DOJ joins 'kickback' case against Ohio heart centers
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has joined a whistleblower lawsuit against a group of heart testing facilities in Ohio that charges the firms with allegedly providing kickbacks to cardiologists in exchange for patient referrals.
April 1, 2008
ASRT elects new officers
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Members of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) have elected vice president Diane Mayo as president-elect of the society's board of directors for the 2008-2009 term.
April 1, 2008
RadNet revenues grow as net loss rises
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Imaging services provider RadNet of Los Angeles reported financial results for its fourth quarter and full year (end-December 31) that show the company's revenue rising even as its net loss grows.
March 31, 2008
Cook wins injunction against Endologix
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Interventional technology firm Cook has received a preliminary injunction against Endologix of Irvine, CA, and four former sales representatives from violating noncompete agreements with Cook.
March 31, 2008
Fuji promotes executives
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Fujifilm Medical Systems USA has announced the promotion of several executives at the Stamford, CT, company.
March 26, 2008
Amicas promotes Burns to CFO
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
PACS vendor Amicas has replaced its chief financial officer (CF) after former CFO Joseph Hill resigned to join the firm's board of directors.
March 24, 2008
Automatic fetal biometry shows promise
By Erik L. Ridley
Automated fetal biometry measurements compare well with measurements performed by sonographers, according to research presented at the recent American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) annual meeting. In addition, automation of ultrasound measurement has the potential to improve productivity and patient throughput, enhance accuracy and consistency, and help reduce the risk of repetitive stress injury.
March 23, 2008
Gadolinium/NSF lawsuits centralized in Ohio federal court
By Brian Casey
A single U.S. District Court in Ohio has been assigned to handle the discovery phase of all patient injury lawsuits filed in federal courts related to gadolinium and nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF). The move is expected to speed up the legal process for the cases, and could lead to either earlier trials or settlement of the litigation.
March 20, 2008
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