Positron comments on new medical radiation bill passed into law in California

Positron Corporation (OTCBB:POSC), a leading molecular imaging company specializing in the field of nuclear cardiology, commented on the new medical radiation bill passed into law in California.  

Last week, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger of California signed a medical radiation protection bill (SB1237) into law, paving the way for implementation of the first state law in the U.S. aimed at protecting patients from excessive radiation exposure received during CT scans and radiation therapy procedures. The law's passage comes on the heels of an overwhelming increase of reported incidents of patients being exposed to excess radiation both in California and throughout the country.  

"We believe the passage of this bill will create awareness, and generate further discussion on the proper guidelines and procedures on minimizing radiation exposure to patients. Positron is well-positioned to be in accordance with the new California regulations by offering customers a CT-free solution with our Attrius dedicated PET scanner. The Attrius was specifically engineered to address the underlying consensus of the radiology community – to follow the ALARA principal (as low as reasonably achievable), in reducing radiation exposure to the lowest level possible.

"This is not an issue specific to California; we are pleased to offer a safe viable alternative to the greater medical community," stated Joseph Oliverio, CTO of Positron.

SB 1237, which the governor signed without comment, will impose strict new procedures and reporting requirements to protect patients from medical radiation overdoses when it becomes effective July 1, 2012.