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Vertebroplasty packs radiation punch, but cement injector can soften blow

By Shalmali Pal

The radiation dose to interventional radiologists during vertebroplasty is fairly high, according to Japanese researchers. In fact, using a 1-mL syringe technique, an operator could reach the recommended dose limits within five years. However, using a bone cement injector can reduce that risk.

December 4, 2005

Vascular Solutions receives Twin-Pass 510(k)

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Interventional technology developer Vascular Solutions of Minneapolis has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration 510(k) clearance for its Twin-Pass dual-access catheter, the firm reported.

December 1, 2005

Mammary Rosai-Dorfman mimics malignancy on imaging, biopsy reveals truth

By Shalmali Pal

Rosai-Dorfman disease is an idiopathic proliferative disorder of the histiocytes in the lymph nodes. The disease can infiltrate the breast, and imaging can help make the differential diagnosis between this disease and other breast disorders, according to a number of published reports. But even imaging has its pitfalls.

December 1, 2005

Smith & Nephew debuts RF device to smooth joints

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The endoscopy division of medical device firm Smith & Nephew has released its Glider probe for the minimally invasive treatment of articular cartilage disease, considered a precursor to osteoarthritis.

November 30, 2005

Cook unveils new angioplasty balloon catheter

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Interventional technology developer Cook of Bloomington, IN, has launched its new Advance ATB PTA dilatation catheter.

November 30, 2005

Suros, Hologic expand distribution pact

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Interventional technology developer Suros Surgical Systems and imaging vendor Hologic have expanded their distribution agreement beyond the U.S.

November 30, 2005