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New Research Re-ignites Mammography Debate

The national mammogram debate intensified this week with the release of a pair of studies that opened old wounds about the recommended frequency of preventive studies for women in their 40s.

FDA Clears Prostate Imaging Tool

Today the FDA cleared an adjunctive imaging technology that will give urologists an extra tool in their arsenal for the detection of prostate abnormalities.

Steeped in Clinical Demands, Rads Gun-Shy about Practice Management, Patient Safety

Radiologists—and many practicing physicians—are so busy learning the clinical demands of their profession that they just don’t have time to keep up with the latest in operational needs, according to a new study.

Illinois Researchers Working on New Computational 3D Methods

Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed a computational method for correcting 3D tissue microscopy errors that could improve image focus without the use of adaptive hardware.

Illinois Researchers Working on New Computational 3D Methods

Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed a computational method for correcting 3D tissue microscopy errors that could improve image focus without the use of adaptive hardware.

Hologic Acquires Gen-Probe in $3.7B Cash Deal

In a massive cash deal announced today, imaging device maker Hologic will acquire the assets of molecular diagnostics manufacturer Gen-Probe for about $3.7 billion. The deal is expected to close by year’s end 2012.

Report Predicts Strong HIT Growth in 5 Emerging Markets

GlobalData has released a new report, predicting big growth in hospital information systems in the emerging markets of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South America (BRICS).

ACR Exec on CMS Legislation: "We're Held Hostage"

In a stagnant Congress, even the promise of movement on a legislative issue can be considered big news. So when a Senate bill (S. 2347) to block CMS reimbursement cuts for multiple, same-day imaging studies was introduced last week, the ACR took (cautious) note.

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Health Imaging
Nearly $800,000 settlement offered to family of man who died during MRI exam

The patient, who was being cared for in the ICU, was not accompanied or monitored by nursing staff during his exam, despite being sedated.

Cardiovascular Business
Global shortage of nuclear imaging isotopes may be over

The nuclear imaging isotope shortage of molybdenum-99 may be over now that the sidelined reactor is restarting. ASNC's president says PET and new SPECT technologies helped cardiac imaging labs better weather the storm.

Cardiovascular Business
‘A huge win’: CMS significantly increases Medicare payments for cardiac CT

CMS has more than doubled the CCTA payment rate from $175 to $357.13. The move, expected to have a significant impact on the utilization of cardiac CT, received immediate praise from imaging specialists.