This week, Oct. 6-12, is Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Week and the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) and the SNMMI Technologist Section (SNMMI-TS) are rallying the medical community to raise public awareness about the industry.

A limited sequence of axial head CT slices has been demonstrated to reduce radiation exposure by 92 percent compared with standard CT scans in children who need repeated imaging of excessive fluid in the brain, according to a study published online Sept. 20 in the Journal of Neurosurgery.

Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:MMSI), a leading manufacturer and marketer of proprietary disposable devices used primarily in cardiology, radiology and endoscopy, today announced that it has acquired the assets of Radial Assist, which include the RAD BOARD(R), RAD BOARD(R)XTRA(TM), RAD TRAC(TM), and RAD REST(R) devices.

A group of more than 100 breast cancer specialists in the U.K. have reviewed the issues related to breast cancer prevention and treatment and drafted a list of critical gaps in breast cancer research, updating a previous gap analysis from 2008.

Following the National Lung Screening Trial, which demonstrated a 20 percent reduction in lung cancer mortality for low-dose CT screening in high-risk patients, some have clamored for expanded CT screening efforts.

Every dog owner has wondered what goes through the mind of their pet, but the answer to this question has proven elusive. However, thanks to MRI scans and some well-trained test subjects, researchers are beginning to understand just how complex dog emotions can be.

OrthoSensor announced today plans to launch its VERASENSE Knee System in European markets after recently receiving CE Mark approval. VERASENSE is the first integrated intelligent orthopaedic device to provide surgeons with real-time quantitative data on knee implant positioning, limb alignment and soft tissue balance during total knee replacement surgery.

As Moore and other communities in Oklahoma continue to struggle in the aftermath of the devastating storms this past May, FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc. and FUJIFILM SonoSite, Inc. are helping families receive medical attention through donated equipment and supplies.  Both companies contributed medical imaging equipment at a total market value of $198,500 USD to Norman Regional Health Foundation, which will assist Norman Regional Health System (NRHS) with the overflow of patients resulting from the devastation at nearby Moore Medical Center.