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Survey says...
Get it right the first time!
A recent survey of physicians established that use of a MiniCAT™ at the point-of-care modified the initial diagnosis 75% of the time.
In 57% of cases, medications were prescribed or modified as a result of CT scanning, leading to more accurate and improved patient treatment.
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Accreditation Update:
Xoran Pilot Sites Underway!
Pilot Sites: The Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Computed Tomography Laboratories (ICACTL) has accepted two pilot sites using Xoran imaging technology. Both MiniCAT™ and xCAT™ systems are going through the ICACTL accreditation process at this time. The application process is being refined and will be complete prior to the September Academy meeting. More accreditation info
Administrators: Jolene Eicher will present her first-hand experience as a MiniCAT™ accreditation pilot site at the AOA 25th Annual Education Conference. She will walk you through the requirements and go over the steps to get accredited! (Early Bird Session #2, Wednesday, September 12th @ 11:00 AM: "CT Imaging in the Office / Accreditation Provides an Official Stamp of Approval for Insurance Reimbursement ") Link to AOA 25th Annual Education Conference
AAO-HNSF: Xoran is planning ways to help you get accredited at the AAO-HNSF meeting in September, including CME hours related to CT and radiation safety training. We will be in Booth #1426. Stay tuned for more info. More info on the AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting |
MiniCAT™ Leads Inner Ear Visualization |
The powerful combination of 0.3 mm isotropic spatial resolution and flexible oblique reformatting, found on the MiniCAT™ temporal bone scan protocol, allows
otologists to visualize the delicate bony anatomy of the inner ear, such as, the stapes and semi-circular canals.
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MiniCAT™ Coronal View of Incus and Stapes

MiniCAT™ Oblique View of Superior Semi-Circular Canal

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MiniCAT™/xCAT™
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Xoran Technologies was selected by MetroMode as an innovative Michigan company and featured the following video clip on their "Companies to Watch" website.
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The American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery wants to hear from you, its members, about the challenges you are facing in obtaining reimbursement for the imaging services you provide. The Academy wants to assist the membership.
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Case of the Month

26 yom presented with a prolonged h/o right frontal headaches and nasal congestion.
Courtesy of:
Michael J. Sillers, M.D., F.A.C.S.,
Alabama Nasal & Sinus Center; American Rhinologic Society Board of Director since 1999
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Radiation Safety Tip
Be aware that state regulatory bodies inspect x-ray facilities on a regular basis…
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By: West Physics Consulting, Inc.
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Tip of the MiniCAT™

Daily Calibration: calibrate your MiniCAT™ daily so that it purrs with accuracy.
Hit the F9 key. Follow the prompts. Done. |
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