Feedback Research Reports That Preventive Scanning Drives Demand for Computed Tomography & Electron Beam Technologies.Health/Medical Writers JACKSONVILLE, Ore.--(BW HealthWire)--June 7, 2001 For $450.00, would you choose to have a noninvasive test that takes 30 minutes of your time but could potentially determine if you're at risk for heart disease? The cost can vary, but this question summarizes the offer that is being presented to the general public by a growing number of diagnostic imaging centers throughout the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . Newspapers, magazines, and television shows have covered developments in this market since noninvasive cardiac scanning was introduced in 1999, and consumer awareness has increased as a result. In a recent survey conducted by Feedback Research Services, respondents at nine diagnostic imaging centers indicated that pricing and the types of services are fairly consistent from facility to facility. Cardiac, colon, and lung scanning are provided as a means of early detection for individuals who schedule their own appointments or are referred by a physician. More clinical data is needed, but medical organizations at the present time tend to view cardiac screening in a favorable light for symptomatic patients. Manufacturers of computed tomography Computed tomography (CT scan) X rays are aimed at slices of the body (by rotating equipment) and results are assembled with a computer to give a three-dimensional picture of a structure. (CT) and electron beam tomography Electron beam tomography is a specific form of computed axial tomography (CAT or CT) in which the X-Ray tube is not mechanically spun in order to rotate the source of X-Ray photons. (EBT EBT See: Earnings Before Taxes ) equipment acknowledge that preventive scanning is an important emergent emergent /emer·gent/ (e-mer´jent) 1. coming out from a cavity or other part. 2. pertaining to an emergency. emergent 1. coming out from a cavity or other part. 2. coming on suddenly. segment of the diagnostic imaging market, but identifying the best systems to use for specific types of screening may take years. Major competitors such as G.E. Medical (Milwaukee, Wis.) and Marconi Medical (Cleveland, Ohio "Cleveland" redirects here. For the Cleveland metropolitan area, see . For other uses, see Cleveland (disambiguation). Cleveland is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Cuyahoga County, the most populous county in the state. ) sell conventional and "fast" CT systems, while Imatron (South San Francisco South San Francisco, city (1990 pop. 54,312), San Mateo co., W Calif.; inc. 1908. South San Francisco has several industrial parks; its manufactures include medical supplies and equipment, foods, paint, paper products, consumer goods, and clothing. , Calif.) uses a proprietary EBT technology. Market prospects look good this year for both segments: Through March 31st, 2001, Imatron sold nine EBT scanners and posted record first quarter revenues of $19.3 million. A new 55-page report from Feedback Research Services analyzes the market for preventive scanning, with revenue and growth rate estimates and forecasts for services and equipment sales through 2004. The cost of the report is $495.00. For additional information, contact Millie Narum at 800/927-8071 or 541/899-8088 or visit the Web site at: www.feed-back.com. |
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