Mobile PET Systems of San Diego bought five mobile coaches this month from Calumet Coach of Calumet City, IL. The coaches will accommodate Siemens PET cameras and will provide PET technology to hospitals with insufficient patient volumes to justify the
Mobile PET Systems of San Diego bought five mobile coaches this month from Calumet Coach of Calumet City, IL. The coaches will accommodate Siemens PET cameras and will provide PET technology to hospitals with insufficient patient volumes to justify the purchase of their own cameras (SCAN 1/20/99). MPET expects the units to be delivered starting in March, with all deliveries complete by the end of the year. The first few mobile systems will be placed in the western U.S., with the remaining units placed across the Midwest and Southeast.
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.
Philips Launches Flash 5100 Point-of-Care Ultrasound System
June 17th 2025Offering a combination of intuitive touchscreen controls and enhanced image clarity, the portable Flash 5100 POC ultrasound platform reportedly facilitates confident and rapid assessment in emergency radiology and critical care settings.