Screening

Diagnostic screening programs help catch cancer, abnormalities or other diseases before they reach an advanced stage, saving lives and healthcare costs. Screening programs include, lung, breast, prostate, and cervical cancer, among many others.

Three Philips Medical Systems multi-slice CT scanners now available

Three of Philips Medical Systems' multi-slice CT scanners - the Brilliance 6, 10 and 16 - currently are available for order.

GE Medical Systems receives FDA OK for Seno Advantage

The FDA has cleared GE Medical Systems' (GEMS) Seno Advantage multi-modality breast imaging review workstation.

TMA Technology introduces ROPE database

TMA Technology Ltd. has released an online application service provider (ASP) product for documenting and reporting quality indicators in the clinic.

Fujifilm, Premier renew supply pact

Fujifilm Medical Systems USA Inc. and Premier Purchasing Partners L.P. have extended their three-year purchasing agreement.

Eclipse Medical Imaging branches into Ohio

Eclipse Medical Imaging (EMI) is expanding its dealer network into Ohio with an agreement with third-party, multi-vendor service organization Centura X-Ray of Cleveland.

Intermagnetics General moves on step closer to purchase of Invivo

Intermagnetics General Corp. on Wednesday cleared a major regulatory hurdle in its quest to acquire Invivo Corp.

Varian Medical Systems, Mitsubishi Electric create joint venture for RT

Varian Medical Systems Inc. and Mitsubishi Electric Corp. will partner to provide radiotherapy equipment and service in Japan and other Asian countries.

iCAD completes merger with CADx Systems, Qualia Computing

iCAD Inc., CADx Systems Inc. and CADx's parent company, Qualia Computing Inc., closed out 2003 by becoming one and completing their proposed merger.

Around the web

A total of 16 cardiology practices from 12 states settled with the DOJ to resolve allegations they overbilled Medicare for imaging agents used to diagnose cardiovascular disease. 

CCTA is being utilized more and more for the diagnosis and management of suspected coronary artery disease. An international group of specialists shared their perspective on this ongoing trend.

The new technology shows early potential to make a significant impact on imaging workflows and patient care.