Manhattan Diagnostic Radiology First in New York City to Offer Positron Emission Mammography (PEM) Scanner From Naviscan

NEW YORK, Aug 13, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Manhattan Diagnostic Radiology announced today that it will be the first imaging facility in Manhattan to offer Positron Emission Mammography (PEM) in the fight against breast cancer. This installation will provide Manhattan Diagnostic Radiology an increased ability to image and diagnose early-stage breast cancers, positively impacting cancer management. The leading-edge technology provides unprecedented metabolic resolution down to 1.5 millimeters.

"We recently received prestigious designation as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence from the American College of Radiology acknowledging our commitment to providing the highest level of breast care to our patients," said Craig H. Sherman, M.D., Senior Partner and Director of PET/CT imaging at Manhattan Diagnostic Radiology. "We have always sought out the very best in diagnostic imaging technology, and PEM will be the latest in a long list of firsts for our center. We expect that PEM will prove indispensable to effective breast cancer management for both our referring physicians and our patient population."

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