Alara has shipped its 500th peripheral bone densitometer. The economical tabletop system is designed for in-office bone mineral density testing. The company began distributing MetriScan, which uses radiographic absorptiometry to scan a patient's three
Alara has shipped its 500th peripheral bone densitometer. The economical tabletop system is designed for in-office bone mineral density testing. The company began distributing MetriScan, which uses radiographic absorptiometry to scan a patient's three middle fingers, in 2002. It is available in the U.S. and 21 other countries.
Where Things Stand with the Radiologist Shortage
June 18th 2025A new report conveys the cumulative impact of ongoing challenges with radiologist residency positions, reimbursement, post-COVID-19 attrition rates and the aging of the population upon the persistent shortage of radiologists in the United States.
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