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Fat distribution linked to heart attack risk
By Kate Madden Yee
Where a person's body fat is stored may increase their risk of having a heart attack, a stroke, and diabetes -- and the level of risk may also be influenced by the person's sex, according to research presented on November 28 at the RSNA 2017 meeting in Chicago.
November 27, 2017
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Median inks deal with NY cancer center
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Imaging software developer Median Technologies has signed a collaboration agreement with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City.
November 27, 2017
GBCA-related allergic reactions rare in cardiac MRI
By Wayne Forrest
CHICAGO - With the ongoing debate over the safety of gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs), German researchers are offering evidence that GBCAs are safe to use in cardiac MRI applications, according to a study presented on Tuesday at RSNA 2017.
November 27, 2017
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Video from RSNA 2017: Gadolinium retention debate takes center stage
CHICAGO - When action movie star Chuck Norris earlier this month filed suit against firms involved in the distribution of gadolinium-based contrast agents, he put a human face on the gadolinium retention issue. MRI safety expert Dr. Emanuel Kanal of the University of Pittsburgh discusses the latest findings in what's known about gadolinium safety in this video.
November 27, 2017
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MRI shows brain changes after 1 season of youth football
By Wayne Forrest
MRI brain scans taken before and after the start of football season have uncovered abnormalities in young players' default mode network after just one season, according to two studies presented on Monday at RSNA 2017 in Chicago.
November 26, 2017
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fMRI helps guide therapy designed to reduce tinnitus
By Brian Casey
Researchers from Ohio used functional MRI (fMRI) scans to measure the effectiveness of a neurofeedback therapy that could be used to help individuals with tinnitus, or a prolonged sound or ringing in the ears. Results of the study were presented on November 27 at the RSNA 2017 meeting.
November 26, 2017
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Sectra adds gadolinium tracking to DoseTrack
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Sectra has added gadolinium tracking in its Sectra DoseTrack dose monitoring software and is showcasing the software at RSNA 2017 in Chicago.
November 26, 2017
Researchers resolve PET/MRI issue for epilepsy patients
By Wayne Forrest
CHICAGO - Researchers believe they have overcome the challenge of attenuation correction in PET/MRI to ensure diagnostic image quality in brain scans of patients with medically refractory epilepsy, according to a study presented on Tuesday at the RSNA 2017 annual meeting.
November 26, 2017
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GE RSNA launches range from CT to molecular imaging
By Brian Casey and Kate Madden Yee
CHICAGO - In its booth at RSNA 2017, GE Healthcare is highlighting a wide range of product launches and upgrades, from a new CT scanner designed to make it easier to perform routine spectral imaging to new PET/CT and SPECT/CT systems.
November 26, 2017
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Toshiba rides into RSNA sunset with Canon on horizon
By Brian Casey
CHICAGO - RSNA 2017 marks the last year as an exhibitor for one of radiology's most storied brands, Toshiba Medical Systems. But have no fear: The company's products -- including a new superhigh-resolution CT scanner being launched this week -- will appear under the Canon Medical Systems marque starting in January.
November 26, 2017
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FDA clears Perspectum Diagnostics' LiverMultiScan
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Image analysis software developer Perspectum Diagnostics has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for its LiverMultiScan postprocessing software for MRI of the liver, delivered through a cloud-based service.
November 26, 2017
PET/CT, MRI foretell developing neurofibromas
By Wayne Forrest
CHICAGO - Researchers from Spain are following the adage "forewarned is forearmed" by using PET/CT and MRI to predict which lesions could progress to malignant neurofibromas. They presented their findings on Sunday at RSNA 2017.
November 25, 2017
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