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MRgFUS could hurdle Alzheimer's treatment obstacle
By Wayne Forrest
Low-intensity pulses of MRI-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) could become a viable strategy to open areas of the blood-brain barrier and allow for targeted drug and stem-cell treatment for Alzheimer's disease, according to a study presented Tuesday at RSNA 2019 in Chicago.
December 2, 2019
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Portable head CT, AI for MRI pace Siemens at RSNA
By Brian Casey and Wayne Forrest
CHICAGO - A new portable head CT scanner on wheels, artificial intelligence (AI) tools for MRI, and a premium shared-services ultrasound scanner are among the RSNA 2019 highlights for Siemens Healthineers this week.
December 2, 2019
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Hyperfine partners with Nvidia, Penn Medicine on portable MRI system
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Healthcare technology firm Hyperfine Research has partnered with Nvidia on a beside, portable, point-of-care MRI system, which is on display at RSNA 2019 in Chicago, and is collaborating with Penn Medicine in a clinical research study of the system.
December 2, 2019
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Information is critical for MRI and spinal cord injuries
By Wayne Forrest
CHICAGO - One good way to accurately describe and share patient information from MRI scans on spinal cord injuries is to use common features to which everyone can relate, according to findings presented on Monday at RSNA 2019.
December 2, 2019
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Video from RSNA 2019: What's happening with MRI safety
CHICAGO - A recent incident at an MRI scanner in Sweden indicates that there is still room for improvement when it comes to magnet safety. We talked to MRI safety expert Dr. Emanuel Kanal of the University of Pittsburgh about steps imaging centers can take to make sure both their patients and their personnel are safe.
December 2, 2019
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MRI-guided prostate cancer treatment shows promise
By Wayne Forrest
Researchers are touting the efficacy of a new, incision-free MRI-guided procedure that uses therapeutic ultrasound to treat prostate cancer and benign enlargement of the prostate gland in a multicenter study. Findings were presented Monday at RSNA 2019 in Chicago.
December 1, 2019
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Expansion of AI tools highlights GE at RSNA
By Brian Casey and Abraham Kim
CHICAGO - New advancements in its Edison artificial intelligence (AI) program are a major focus in the RSNA 2019 booth of GE Healthcare. The company is rolling out Edison-based tools across multiple modalities, while also highlighting new developments in CT, MRI, interventional, and x-ray.
December 1, 2019
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Canon launches spectral CT, digital PET/CT at RSNA
By Brian Casey
CHICAGO - A new wide-area spectral CT scanner with data reconstruction based on artificial intelligence, a new fully digital PET/CT scanner, and enhancements in ultrasound, MRI, and interventional imaging are among the highlights in the RSNA 2019 booth of Canon Medical Systems USA.
November 30, 2019
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MRI contrast ferumoxytol causes very few side effects
By Wayne Forrest
Could ferumoxytol replace gadolinium-based contrast agents for some MRI scans? It is a possibility, given that it is well tolerated by patients with chronic kidney disease and caused no serious adverse events, according to a study published in the December issue of Radiology.
November 28, 2019
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Add MRI to breast screening for fewer interval cancers
By Rebekah Moan
In a large Dutch study, using supplemental MRI screening in women with extremely dense breast tissue and normal mammograms resulted in significantly fewer interval cancers than using mammography alone.
November 27, 2019
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HealthLytix gets FDA OK for cancer software
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Precision health technology developer HealthLytix has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its RSI-MRI+ prostate imaging software.
November 26, 2019
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Focused ultrasound treatment to brain relieves tremors
By Brian Casey
Applying treatments of MR-guided focused ultrasound to the brain can be an effective therapy for people with essential tremor, as well as tremor related to Parkinson's disease, according to a study to be presented at RSNA 2019 in Chicago.
November 25, 2019
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