Biodex Medical Systems Inc. has announced the availability of a new C-arm tabletop design for Surgical C-Arm Tables – 840, 846 and Pain Management C-Arm Table – 870. These tables are now offered with the option of two styles of tabletop to choose from. The new rectangular tabletop design offers additional space to allow for even image quality for long leg runoff studies. The classic contoured tabletop design allows C-arm positioning for the closest possible patient access, achieving optimum image resolution.

September 11, 2012 — Data presented at the 2012 ESC Congress in Munich from the prospective DeFACTO study show that, when compared to standard coronary angiography, the noninvasive assessment of fractional flow reserve by computed tomography (FFR-CT) provides a more accurate determination of which lesions require invasive evaluation.

September 10, 2012 — In a recent study, researchers found that coffee consumption is inversely related to mortality, with consumption of greater than or equal to six cups of coffee per day associated with a 10 percent decreased mortality rate in men and 15 percent decreased mortality in women.

September 7, 2012 — The American Medical Association (AMA) recently sent letters to Sen. Ben Cardin of Maryland and Rep. Pete Olson of Texas supporting passage of the Diagnostic Imaging Services Access Protection Act (H.R. 3269/S. 2347).

September 6, 2012 — The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) launched its new online breast imaging educational series, Breast Imaging Basics: The Series. The 10-module interactive series provides medical imaging professionals and students with a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of breast imaging.