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MRA screening finds aneurysms related to kidney disease
By Wayne Forrest
Can MR angiography (MRA) be effective in screening for brain aneurysms among patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease? A new study published online July 30 in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology backs the modality, even when no symptoms are present.
July 30, 2019
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IRadimed revenue, earnings climb in Q2
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Sales of its MRI-compatible patient vital signs monitoring system helped MRI accessories developer IRadimed achieve solid revenue and earnings gains in its second quarter.
July 29, 2019
UC Berkeley wins Alzheimer's brain imaging grant
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley) has been awarded a five-year, $47 million grant from the U.S. National Institutes of Health's National Institute on Aging to incorporate brain imaging into a new, large clinical trial led by the Alzheimer's Association.
July 29, 2019
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IRadimed taps new president and CEO
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
MRI accessories developer IRadimed has appointed Leslie McDonnell as its new president and CEO.
July 28, 2019
Guerbet revenues slow in 2nd quarter
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Contrast developer Guerbet reported a revenue slowdown in the second quarter of 2019 as sales from a subcontracting agreement declined. Year to date, however, the company's revenues are up almost 2% after currency adjustments.
July 28, 2019
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MRI staff should keep an eye out for magnetic lashes
By Wayne Forrest
They may be small and insignificant, but false eyelashes with magnetic properties have drawn the attention of MRI researchers who are concerned about their potential effect on image quality and patient safety in a new study, published online July 24 in the American Journal of Roentgenology.
July 25, 2019
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Perspectum's software aids liver iron study
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Image analysis software developer Perspectum Diagnostics is touting the results of a study in which the company's LiverMultiScan multiparametric MRI software was used to investigate the effects of iron accumulation in the liver.
July 23, 2019
MRI-guided prostate biopsies improve cancer detection
By Wayne Forrest
How clinically effective is MRI-guided biopsy for prostate cancer? The modality can greatly outperform transrectal ultrasound-guided biopsy results in detecting positive cases, concluded a new study published in the August issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.
July 23, 2019
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MRI shows adverse effects of U.S. embassy mystery
By Wayne Forrest
Some called it an attack with a "sonic weapon." Others suggested it was a case of mass hysteria. But what happened to personnel at the U.S. embassy in Havana has mystified medical experts and political pundits. The mystery is only going to deepen with a new study published July 23 in the Journal of the American Medical Association, in which MRI showed structural changes in the brains of affected embassy personnel.
July 23, 2019
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Tissue enhancement affects breast MRI interpretation
By Kate Madden Yee
Nearly twice as many breast MRI scans are initially interpreted as being positive for cancer in women who have higher background parenchymal enhancement, according to a study published online July 18 in Academic Radiology. But cancer detection rate, sensitivity, and specificity don't appear to be affected in these women.
July 22, 2019
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Could a metabolic test revamp CT lung cancer screening?
By Abraham Kim
A low-cost metabolic test that uses MR spectroscopy to analyze blood and tissue samples may complement the early detection of lung cancer and help clinicians identify individuals who would benefit most from CT lung screening, according to an article published online July 16 in Scientific Reports.
July 17, 2019
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PET, MRI show physical activity aids brain health
By Wayne Forrest
PET and MR images show that older adults who are physically active have significantly less beta-amyloid accumulation and gray matter volume loss, which results in more stable cognitive skills, according to a study published online July 16 in JAMA Neurology.
July 16, 2019
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