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Bruker Buys, Re-Brands Micro-CT Maker SkyScan

Instrument manufacturer Bruker Corporation is entering the micro-CT business with the purchase of micro-CT makerSkyScan NV, a deal that is expected to net Bruker some $13 million in revenue through the end of 2012 alone. Financial terms of the deal were undisclosed.

A Better Chance of Being Struck by Lightning: Smartcard Calculates Rad Risks

As the imaging world continues to seek optimal dose standards across all studies, patient groups, and modalities, questions remain about the cumulative body burden of ionizing radiation over a lifetime.

Judge Grants Back Pay to U of Iowa Radiology Prof

A tenured professor of radiology at the University of Iowa who was suspended without pay for his disruptive behavior in the workplace will be reimbursed back wages and will continue to draw his $241,000 salary until a disciplinary hearing is convened.

GE Challenge Winner to Study Breast Cander in Uganda with $100K Prize

Thanks to a $100,000 GE research award, Seattle radiologist Constance Lehman is taking her practice overseas.

RadNet Scoops Up West Coast Radiology, Plans Deeper California Expansion

Mere days after closing a deal to gain unprecedented access to the New Jersey patient market through an exclusive partnership with St. Barnabas Health, RadNet, Inc. will deepen its footprint in the sixth-most-populous county in the country with the acquisition of the West Coast Radiology Centers provider group.

Fuji Launches New Digital Mammography System

Fujifilm Medical Systems USA launched the Aspire CRm Full Field Digital Mammography system, a transitional device for stand-alone imaging centers moving into digital breast imaging.

Ditch the Wire Brush for Spring Break Grilling, Says AJR Study

You might want to re-think your barbecue strategy this summer: according to a new study in the American Journal of Roentgenology, accidental ingestion of wire grill brush bristles is on the rise.

GE Healthcare, University System Help Wisconsin Lead in Medical Innovation

The impact of having GE Healthcare in its backyard is driving business in the state of Wisconsin to the tune of $1 billion annually, reports the Wisconsin Business Journal.

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‘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.