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AuntMinnieTV: Tomosynthesis targets breast cancer
One of the most intriguing areas of current mammography research is breast tomosynthesis -- the use of a mammography system with a tube head that rotates over the breast rather than remaining stationary. In this AuntMinnieTV segment, Dr. Steven Poplack discusses the use of an investigational breast tomosynthesis unit for diagnostic mammography.
December 1, 2005
AuntMinnieTV: German group investigates '1,024-slice' CT
In this study, a group of German researchers evaluated the effectiveness of an experimental CT scanner outfitted with an amorphous silicon flat-panel detector. They found that the system produced outstanding spatial resolution -- but that it also had some drawbacks.
May 5, 2005
AuntMinnieTV: Vendor shows work-in-progress CAD system
A Texas-based firm believes it's built a better mousetrap in the market for mammography computer-aided detection (CAD) systems. VuComp demonstrated its work-in-progress M-Vu system at the RSNA show, highlighting how the unit addresses what the company believes are shortcomings found on other CAD units.
April 25, 2005
AuntMinnieTV: New firm debuts DR technology
A new company called Miradis entered the market for digital radiography systems at the 2005 European Congress of Radiology, debuting a detector based on charge-coupled device (CCD) technology.
April 20, 2005
AuntMinnieTV: Study sheds light on 64-slice CT of coronaries
One of the most difficult aspects of conducting multislice cardiac CT has been finding ways to compensate for cardiac motion in patients with high heart rates. This study examines the impact that 64-slice CT can have on imaging these difficult patients.
April 14, 2005
AuntMinnieTV: 64-slice CT shows mettle in coronary arteries
Multidetector-row CT with a 64-slice scanner turned in good results compared to conventional coronary angiography in imaging the coronary arteries, according to a study by researchers from the University of Munich in Germany.
March 31, 2005
AuntMinnieTV: PACS software streams images to PDAs
A PACS/RIS software firm from Denmark has developed an application that enables medical images to be streamed over a wireless connection to a personal digital assistant (PDA). Is it a useful clinical tool or just another cool gadget? You be the judge.
March 24, 2005
AuntMinnieTV: Study compares 16-slice CT to ultrasound in coronary arteries
Could multislice CT some day replace intravascular ultrasound for characterizing coronary plaques? A group from the Netherlands wanted to find out, and conducted a study comparing 16-slice CT to IVUS in the coronary arteries.
March 17, 2005
AuntMinnieTV: MRI vendor introduces new tilting scanner
You've heard of open MRI, double-doughnut MRI, even standing MRI, but have you ever heard of tilting MRI? Italian medical imaging vendor Esaote may have created a new category in the MRI market with the launch of a new scanner that tilts from a horizontal into a vertical position.
February 24, 2005
AuntMinnieTV: Study takes aim at physician self-referral
One of the most controversial topics in healthcare is physician self-referral -- when doctors refer patients to imaging studies conducted in their own offices. In this AuntMinnieTV segment, physician self-referral opponent Dr. David Levin makes the case for why this might not be a good thing.
February 17, 2005
AuntMinnieTV: Handheld device digitizes mammograms
Looking for a way to get the benefits of digital mammography without the high cost of a new system? Then check out this AuntMinnieTV segment about a company that has developed a handheld wand that can digitize sections of film-screen mammography images.
February 8, 2005
AuntMinnieTV: Virtual colonoscopy learns a new trick
Virtual colonoscopy could prove to be a useful method of screening for signs of aortic calcification, a possible precursor to a future cardiac event, according to research presented by a group from the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonsville, FL. The group conducted measurements of aortic calcium collected at the same time as a virtual colonoscopy study, and found that the measurements correlated well with other established cardiac risk factors.
February 3, 2005
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