Digital X-Ray: Page 69

Fuji names national sales manager for U.K.

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Fujifilm Medical Systems has appointed Jeevan Gunaratnam as national sales manager for its U.K. operations.

September 6, 2016

Fewer imaging studies performed at Olympic polyclinic

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

The Rio 2016 Olympics polyclinic performed 1,540 diagnostic imaging studies from July 22 until August 24, down from the 1,711 administered at the London 2012 Olympics.

September 5, 2016

ESC: No benefit in treating extracoronary lesions

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Treating asymptomatic extracoronary artery disease provides no extra benefit to high-risk patients compared with a less aggressive approach that treats only symptomatic disease, according to a report presented on Monday at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) congress in Rome.

August 29, 2016

Germany orders 20% reduction in DRLs for radiation dose

By Philip Ward

Stating that more progress is needed in reducing patient exposure to radiation dose, German regulatory authorities on Tuesday announced a 20% reduction in diagnostic reference levels (DRLs) for radiation from medical imaging procedures. The move could require some facilities to replace aging equipment.

August 24, 2016

Total scans at Rio Olympics exceeded 1,500

By Philip Ward

On the final day of the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, the number of imaging procedures burst through the 1,500 barrier, said Chief Medical Officer Dr. João Grangeiro. By 5 p.m. Brazil time on Sunday, 862 MRI, 460 x-ray, and 178 ultrasound exams had been performed.

August 23, 2016

High cost holds back flat-panel detectors for C-arms

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

In the price-driven mobile C-arm market, the benefits of flat-panel digital detectors often don't outweigh the lower cost of traditional image intensifier technology. Demand will gradually increase, however, once the average selling price drops, according to market research and consulting firm IHS Markit Healthcare Technology.

August 23, 2016