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Radiology is the medical specialty directing medical imaging technologies to diagnose and sometimes treat diseases. Originally it was the aspect of medical science dealing with the medical use of electromagnetic energy emitted by X-ray machines or other such radiation devices for the purpose of obtaining visual information as part of medical imaging.

DealSearchOnline.com announces $72.3B committed to fund 291 managed care mergers and acquisitions

More than $72.3 billion was committed to fund 291 managed care mergers and acquisitions announced during the 10-year period ended December 31, 2009, according to DealSearchOnline.com. UnitedHealth Group was the acquirer in 10 of the top 25 managed care mergers and acquisitions announced during 10-year period ended December 31, 2009.

7 Apr 2010

NightHawk Radiology Services radiologists recognized as "Best Doctors"

NightHawk Radiology Services, the leading provider of teleradiology solutions to radiology groups throughout the United States, is pleased to announce that two of its affiliated radiologists were recognized as "Best Doctors" in the March 2010 issue of Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine.

7 Apr 2010

Measure of blood flow in lungs could help identify smokers at risk of emphysema

Using CT scans to measure blood flow in the lungs of people who smoke may offer a way to identify which smokers are most at risk of emphysema before the disease damages and eventually destroys areas of the lungs, according to a University of Iowa study.

7 Apr 2010

IZI Medical Products introduces Mammography Indicator Markers

IZI Medical Products today announced that the company has developed and begun distributing two new lines of flat mammography markers, which are being manufactured in the United States and sold worldwide under the brand, Mammography Indicator® Markers.

7 Apr 2010

USPTO issues notice of allowance for vRad's patent applications

Virtual Radiologic Corporation, a national radiology practice and a leader in the development of radiologist workflow technology, received notice of allowance of a patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office for several applications within its technology portfolio.

7 Apr 2010

Oncologists to provide overview on new neuro-oncology guidelines

John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center will bring together top neuro-oncologists from around the country for an all day symposium to address new treatment updates and review management of complex cases across a broad array of neuro-oncology specialties.

6 Apr 2010

Humana adopts radiology benefit management programs to reduce unnecessary radiation exposure

Humana Inc. has reduced unnecessary radiation exposure for its members by the equivalent of more than five million chest x-rays since 2004, demonstrating how health benefits companies can lead the way in improving the quality and safety of health.

6 Apr 2010

FDA-approved contrast agent improves optical imaging of stem cells

A study published in the current issue of Cell Transplantation (19:1) has found that using the FDA-approved contrast agent Indocyanine Green (ICG) to label human embryonic stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes (hESC-CMs) substantially improved efforts to optically track stem cells after transplanting them into heart tissues.

6 Apr 2010

WCU: Dental Hygiene Clinic to offer free dental hygiene services at Anaheim campus

West Coast University has announced that the Dental Hygiene Clinic at its Anaheim campus will offer the public free dental hygiene services ranging from oral inspection and risk assessment, to digital and traditional imaging (X-rays), to preventative therapies and non-surgical periodontal therapy (cleanings).

5 Apr 2010

Cancer research at Georgia Tech: Report

Cancer treatment typically involves surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormone therapy or biological therapy. An oncologist may use one therapy or a combination of methods, depending on the type and location of the cancer, whether the disease has spread, the patient's age and general health, and other factors.

3 Apr 2010

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital installs high-tech imaging systems for heart and vascular surgeries

In a move that could change the way many patients undergo surgery, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital has installed five state-of-the-art Siemens Artis zeego- medical imaging systems that provide faster, more accurate 3-D images of the body with a quality never before attainable.

3 Apr 2010

Radius Health to develop lightweight X-ray emitter employing MAX technology at UCLA incubator space

While today many medical-imaging needs are being met with traditional vacuum tube-based technology, large segments of the X-ray-imaging market are poorly served, and there is widespread demand for both performance improvements and cost reductions.

3 Apr 2010

Nationwide Children's Hospital unveils new combined operative and diagnostic MRI suite

As technology continues to change and grow, Nationwide Children's Hospital is keeping pace by unveiling a new combined operative and diagnostic MRI suite. Unlike a fixed MRI system, this structure offers the versatility of moving between three different rooms, ultimately utilizing the machine for two needs - intraoperative MRI diagnostics and non-operative diagnostic imaging.

3 Apr 2010

AAPC's membership continues to grow

The American Academy of Professional Coders announced today its membership reached a record high 90,000. Donna Peters, from Yorba Linda, CA was the 90,000th member and to reward her, the AAPC is giving her a CPC® certification exam free of charge.

3 Apr 2010

Merge Healthcare completes private placement of preferred and common stock

Merge Healthcare, a health IT solutions provider, announced today that it has completed a private placement of preferred and common stock totaling $41.75 million, which is specified for use in funding a portion of the proposed acquisition of AMICAS, Inc., a provider of medical imaging software and services.

2 Apr 2010

Interactive workshop focuses on standardization to improve value and practicality of imaging biomarkers

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, SNM and the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) are hosting a joint two-topic workshop, April 13-14, 2010 at the Natcher Conference Center of the National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Md. The first day of the workshop will focus on general issues of standardization to control variability and inconsistency in methods of acquisition, interpretation and analysis of images in clinical trials.

2 Apr 2010

UVA's DMT scanner helps detect breast cancer undetectable with mammography, MRI or needle biopsy

Perhaps no one can appreciate the importance of early cancer detection as much as Izora Armstrong. That's because UVA Cancer Center researchers, using a first-of-its-kind hybrid breast imaging device, found what mammography, ultrasound, MRI and even a needle biopsy couldn't.

2 Apr 2010

Liver function tests misinterpreted in majority of children's hospitals

New research led by physician-scientists at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine shows that the test most commonly used to screen pediatric patients for chronic liver disease is often incorrectly interpreted in many children's hospitals throughout the United States.

2 Apr 2010

Radiology benefit management programs can protect patients from radiation exposure

Making sure patients receive the right diagnostic imaging tests at the right times in high-quality facilities significantly reduces unnecessary radiation exposure, HealthHelp chief medical officer Mark Hiatt, M.D., testified at a public meeting held by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

1 Apr 2010

Mount Sinai Medical Center's overall revenue growth for 2009 increased by 5%

Demonstrating the fortitude to address a challenging healthcare environment, president and C.E.O. Steven D. Sonenreich has led Mount Sinai Medical Center to financial stability and successfully reinforced its image as a healthcare leader. The most recent audit posted on March 26 reports nearly $14 million in profit for 2009.

1 Apr 2010

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DealSearchOnline.com announces $72.3B committed to fund 291 managed care mergers and acquisitions

NightHawk Radiology Services radiologists recognized as "Best Doctors"

Measure of blood flow in lungs could help identify smokers at risk of emphysema

IZI Medical Products introduces Mammography Indicator Markers

USPTO issues notice of allowance for vRad's patent applications

Oncologists to provide overview on new neuro-oncology guidelines

Humana adopts radiology benefit management programs to reduce unnecessary radiation exposure

FDA-approved contrast agent improves optical imaging of stem cells

WCU: Dental Hygiene Clinic to offer free dental hygiene services at Anaheim campus

Cancer research at Georgia Tech: Report

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital installs high-tech imaging systems for heart and vascular surgeries

Radius Health to develop lightweight X-ray emitter employing MAX technology at UCLA incubator space

Nationwide Children's Hospital unveils new combined operative and diagnostic MRI suite

AAPC's membership continues to grow

Merge Healthcare completes private placement of preferred and common stock

Interactive workshop focuses on standardization to improve value and practicality of imaging biomarkers

UVA's DMT scanner helps detect breast cancer undetectable with mammography, MRI or needle biopsy

Liver function tests misinterpreted in majority of children's hospitals

Radiology benefit management programs can protect patients from radiation exposure

Mount Sinai Medical Center's overall revenue growth for 2009 increased by 5%

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Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

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