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PLEXAR IMAGING: A STARTUP DETERMINED TO SOLVE THE CT DOSE VARIABILITY PROBLEM

Adhikari, Shishir Raj
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1374236161

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2013, Master of Sciences, Case Western Reserve University, Physics.
Computed Tomography (CT) is a very popular diagnostic imaging technique. Almost 85.3 million scans were done in 2011. A CT scan uses about 100-500 times more ionizing radiation than a single X-ray image. However, the lack of clear dose reference levels, and lack of professional or governmental organizations for collecting and reporting dose data have exacerbated high dose variability. Moreover, studies have shown correlation between CT scans and the chance of getting cancer. Plexar Imaging, a startup based in Cleveland, has found an innovative way to reduce the dose variability. Plexar’s software can suggest the minimum dose required to produce an acceptable image. This paper discusses Plexar’s technology, analyzes the CT scans market, draws out business strategies, and suggests a viable business model for Plexar Imaging.
EDWARD CANER (Committee Chair)
TERRY BRUCE (Committee Member)
IZEN STEVEN (Committee Member)
81 p.
Entrepreneurship; Physics
PLEXAR IMAGING, CT SCAN, DOSE REDUCTION, DOSE VARIABILITY,

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  • Adhikari, S. R. (2013). PLEXAR IMAGING: A STARTUP DETERMINED TO SOLVE THE CT DOSE VARIABILITY PROBLEM [Master's thesis, Case Western Reserve University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1374236161

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Adhikari, Shishir. PLEXAR IMAGING: A STARTUP DETERMINED TO SOLVE THE CT DOSE VARIABILITY PROBLEM . 2013. Case Western Reserve University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1374236161.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Adhikari, Shishir. "PLEXAR IMAGING: A STARTUP DETERMINED TO SOLVE THE CT DOSE VARIABILITY PROBLEM ." Master's thesis, Case Western Reserve University, 2013. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1374236161

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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