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Constant image-noise standard lowers CT dose in pediatric exams
By Eric Barnes
In a bid to develop more accurate patient-stratification methods that could ultimately optimize the protocols used for chest, abdominal, and pelvic studies in children, U.S. researchers performed a study using a series of child-sized acrylic phantoms.
April 20, 2004
Radiation Therapy Services to launch IPO
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation treatment center operator Radiation Therapy Services is planning to go public in an initial public offering aimed at raising gross proceeds of $75 million.
April 19, 2004
Scintimammography augments traditional cancer detection methods
By Shalmali Pal
Radiographically dense breasts continue to pose a challenge to women's imaging specialists. The alternative imaging options that have been proposed include computed radiography for mammography, as well as ultrasound, MRI, and scintimammography. A study in the latest issue of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine has suggested taking the latter modality one step further, with a dedicated breast camera.
April 19, 2004
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EP MedSystems gets FDA clearance
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Electrophysiology device developer EP MedSystems of West Berlin, NJ, has received Food and Drug Administration clearance for its line of "deflectable" diagnostic catheters.
April 18, 2004
AuntMinnie.com Cardiac Imaging Radiology Insider
By Tracie L. Thompson
April 18, 2004
Study finds link between RAS and cardiovascular disease risk
By Peggy Peck
Results of a retrospective analysis suggest that renal artery stenosis (RAS) is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease, but not for cerebrovascular disease, according to a presentation at the 2004 Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) meeting in Phoenix.
April 18, 2004
Elekta adds Kentucky install for Synergy
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Swedish radiation therapy provider Elekta has received an order for its Synergy radiation treatment system from United Radiation Oncology in Lexington, KY.
April 15, 2004
Survey finds most small-bowel exams are substandard
By Tracie L. Thompson
An unusual survey of radiology practices has found that most U.S. facilities are still doing small-bowel follow-through (SBFT) exams. However, only 15% are performing the studies as recommended by the American College of Radiology, raising medical as well as legal concerns.
April 15, 2004
Virtual outrage: Radiologists blast MUSC study
By Eric Barnes
Radiologists are crying foul in the wake of dismal virtual colonoscopy results reported yesterday by researchers from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. Proponents of the virtual exam said the study relied on antiquated methods and poorly trained radiologists, all but guaranteeing mediocrity.
April 14, 2004
SNM offers $25,000 grant to nuclear medicine technologists
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Society of Nuclear Medicine Technologist Section (SNMTS) has launched its first grant program. Applicants may seek up to $25,000 to support a year's worth of research on radiation safety and practice management.
April 13, 2004
MDCT yields reliable diagnosis of pancreas divisum
By Eric Barnes
The gold standard for diagnosis has been invasive endoscopic retrograde pancreatography; CT’s sensitivity has been considered to be too low for general clinical use. But a new study presented at the 2004 European Congress of Radiology in Vienna found that, properly performed, noninvasive contrast-enhanced thin-section MDCT can also do an excellent job of diagnosing the condition.
April 13, 2004
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Millenium to enter radiology, cardiology markets
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Financial services company Millenium Holding Group of Las Vegas has acquired a 15-year license from U.S. Probe to develop, manufacture, and distribute an ultrasonic probe.
April 12, 2004
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