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Carestream's CR mammo feature gets FDA OK

Second CR-based digital mammo tech to get FDA approval.

Improving standard of Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Care while increasing MRI revenues

Standalone Performance AUROC curve of Bot Image's ProstatID AI Software obtained during clinical studies using retrospective Imaging and Pathology data from various MRI vendors and locations.

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Screening with CT scans prevents lung cancer deaths

For the first time, a screening program with CT scans is shown to save lives from lung cancer.

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FDA eases approval of digital mammography devices

By reclassifying the devices into a lower risk category, the agency is easing the pathway to market approval.

Medicare reimbursement cuts -- a good thing?

A study claims that at least one reimbursement cut might have helped deter unnecessary treatments.

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Special report: The MRI coil market

An exclusive look at new advances in coil technology.

Trauma hospital tax hike squashed

Georgia rejects $10 car tax to pay for trauma centers.

Obama hints at 1099 provision repeal

But says no one wants to "re-litigate" health reform.

GOP wins could mean health reform shake-up

With Republicans capturing the House in Tuesday's elections, the Obama administration's health reform law is on their radar, but experts say shooting it down could be tough.

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Show and Conference Spotlight: Medica

The annual Medica conference and expo draws more than 138,000 visitors from more than 100 countries from all sectors of health care.

Breakthrough implants 'reawaken' blind eyes

Results of the first clinical trial using subretinal implants in humans show that a 'blind retina can be reawakened.'

FDA classifies Medtronic's surgical device as a Class I recall

The watchdog agency pushed the company's Octopus Nuvo Tissue Stabilizer into the most potentially hazardous recall category.

MRI could help clock time of stroke

MRI scans could help doctors know if it's safe to administer a stroke-fighting drug, according to a new study.

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HHS grants heat up the health IT race

The agency plans to reward states' IT models for health insurance exchanges.

McKesson to buy U.S. Oncology in $2.16B deal

McKesson expands cancer offerings with deal.

GE buys Israeli maker of nuclear medicine detectors

GE is buying Orbotech Medical Solutions, maker of CZT detectors used in GE's Alcyone technology for nuclear cardiology.

AMA warns of 'catastrophe' if Medicare pay cuts not repealed

Doctors lobby against 30 percent Medicare pay cut.

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Radiotracer research reveals uniquely human brain organization

PET scans reveal the way female hormones are concentrated in the brain might be unique to humans.

Hospital IT employee goes to prison for identity theft

More than 300 hospital staffers were victims of the fraudulent scheme.

Erring right: The FDA's search for balance between safety and innovation

On the eve of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s 510(k) reform, industry fears the agency will keep life-saving products off the shelves, while consumer advocates worry the latest changes don’t do enough to protect patients.

Philips, GE go Russian with locally built CT scanners

American OEMs hope to break into billion-dollar Russian imaging market with domestically made equipment.

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Caritas buy-out gets court OK

Mass. court approves controversial purchase.

Harvard Medical School launches pioneering Center for Primary Care

An anonymous $30 million donation enables the school to establish a center dedicated to primary care education, research and delivery.

5 secrets of an efficient radiology department

From hiring an on-staff economist to ensuring the exam room smells good, a radiology efficiency expert explains how to keep a department running smoothly -- and patients happy.