Large irregular polyps, despite being correctly marked by computer-aided detection (CAD) software, are often ignored by reporting radiologists during CT colonography. A group of researchers from University College Hospital in London, writing in the December issue of Radiology, endeavored to find out why.

The ProCure Proton Therapy Center in Oklahoma City has opened its second treatment room, allowing for the expansion of the number of patients, as well as the types of tumors that the center can treat.

QuadraMed, a provider of health IT and services, has entered into a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by Francisco Partners, a technology-focused private equity firm.

Agfa HealthCare, a provider of diagnostic imaging and healthcare IT solutions, has been awarded a new three-year contract by the group purchasing division of Premier, Premier Purchasing Partners, to provide CR products at terms and conditions to the alliance's nearly 2,200 member hospitals and 63,000 other alternate healthcare sites in the U.S.

Agfa HealthCare, a provider of diagnostic imaging and health IT solutions, has signed an agreement with Curagita Holding to acquire all the shares of its subsidiary Insight Agents, a European developer of contrast media, with business activities mainly in Germany.

The Small Business Health IT Financing Act, which includes a provision authorizing the Small Business Administration to guarantee health IT loans to small business health practices or medical professionals, was passed by the House of Representatives last week.

Computer-assisted detection developer Riverain Medical has formed a partnership with Canadian medical imaging distributor, Christie Group.

Radiography systems provider IMIX Americas and x-ray equipment developer Arcoma have entered into a cooperation agreement that will enable the two companies to expand their DR offerings within the U.S.