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Part I: The back story on asbestos x-ray B readers
By Shalmali Pal
A recent Academic Radiology study suggested that B readers may not always be on the up and up with their asbestos-related x-ray interpretations. Part I of our two-part series on asbestos-related imaging focuses on the story behind B readers and their expert testimony.
September 6, 2004
AIUM boosts sonography's profile in October
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine will focus on increasing public awareness of the modality in October for Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month.
September 5, 2004
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Budget focuses on improved healthcare
By N. Shivapriya
The budget passed in parliament last week brought some good news for the healthcare sector, and in turn for radiology services. A report by research and consulting firm Frost & Sullivan finds the budget notable in terms of the impetus given to rural health infrastructure and improving access to healthcare.
September 2, 2004
ACR encourages free or discounted mammograms
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology said it's encouraging facilities participating in National Mammography Day on October 15 to offer free or discounted screening mammograms that day and throughout October, which marks the 20th annual Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM).
September 2, 2004
Analogic taps Brock to lead B-K Medical
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Analogic has appointed Michael Brock as managing director of its B-K Medical clinical ultrasound subsidiary in Denmark.
September 1, 2004
Vascular Architects completes financing
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Vascular disease treatment device developer Vascular Architects has closed a $6.6 million private placement of its series E preferred stock.
September 1, 2004
CMS to cover carotid artery stenting
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) said it intends to expand coverage of percutaneous transluminal angioplasty of the carotid artery with placement of an FDA-approved carotid stent.
September 1, 2004
HIPAAT adds Florida client
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Healthcare information privacy and security firm HIPAAT of Mississauga, Ontario, has been selected by Shands Hospital at the University of Florida to assist with HIPAA security and privacy efforts.
September 1, 2004
HIMSS Analytics names management
HIMSS Analytics has selected its leadership team. Michael Davis, formerly managing vice president of Stamford, CT-based healthcare research and advisory services Gartner, has been named executive vice president, products and services.
August 31, 2004
Hook leaves PET firm CTI
CTI Molecular Imaging has reported that Thomas Hook, its senior vice president and president of the company's CTI Solutions subsidiary, has resigned.
August 31, 2004
AHRA sets CRA test date
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Healthcare Radiology Administrators (AHRA) of Sudbury, MA, has set Friday October 29 as the date for the 2004 Certified Radiology Administrator (CRA) exam.
August 30, 2004
Thermal imaging firm CTI wins appeal
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Thermal breast imaging developer Computerized Thermal Imaging (CTI) reported that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit has ruled in CTI's favor in a securities litigation matter.
August 30, 2004
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