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fMRI shows infants' faces evoke brain activity
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Using functional MRI (fMRI), researchers concluded that images of infants' faces appear to activate brain activity in adults that reflects preparation for movement and speech, as well as feelings of reward, according to a study in the journal NeuroImage.
March 18, 2012
MRI techniques advance the detection of pulmonary embolism
By Wayne Forrest
The addition of two MRI sequences to a common MR angiography technique can significantly improve the detection of pulmonary embolism, according to a study published online March 19 in Radiology.
March 18, 2012
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MedPAC report confirms imaging drop, but focuses on long term
By Erik L. Ridley
Although imaging volume per Medicare beneficiary fell by 2.5% from 2009 to 2010, the decline represents just a fraction of the overall rapid growth of imaging procedures over the past decade, according to the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission's (MedPAC) annual report to Congress.
March 15, 2012
ASRT debuts MR educational series
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) has launched a new MR educational program.
March 15, 2012
MRI perfusion can change glioma treatment
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
MR perfusion imaging can be used to help determine if malignant brain tumors in adults have progressed by showing evidence of abnormal blood vessel formation, according to a study published in the March issue of the American Journal of Neuroradiology.
March 15, 2012
News on breast density from NCBC; MRI of astronauts; 1 week left for SalaryScan survey
By Brian Casey
March 12, 2012
Mednovus lands Calif. Safescan sale
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
MRI accessories developer Mednovus has installed its Safescan Intercept Pillar ferromagnetic detection technology at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in Colton, CA.
March 12, 2012
MRI shows space travel's effect on astronauts' eyes and brains
By Wayne Forrest
Researchers using MRI have discovered optical abnormalities in the eyes and brains of 27 astronauts who spent prolonged time in space. The abnormalities are similar to defects found in cases of intracranial hypertension, according to a study published online March 13 in Radiology.
March 12, 2012
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IRadimed scores Premier supply contract
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
MRI accessories company IRadimed has been awarded a three-year contract from Premier for its MRidium MRI infusion systems.
March 11, 2012
Bracco highlights MERIT study results
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Contrast agent developer Bracco Diagnostics is touting study results that indicate its MultiHance MRI gadolinium-based contrast agent had better performance characteristics in the brain than a competing agent, the firm claims.
March 8, 2012
Politics blocks widespread use of breast MRI for implants
By John Brosky
VIENNA - In the region served by the Ribera public hospital, around 10,000 women have received defective Poly Implant Prothese (PIP) implants, a population that would quickly overwhelm the radiology service if MRI examinations were authorized, according to Dr. Julia Camps Herrero, head of radiology at the center in Alzira, Valencia, Spain.
March 6, 2012
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MRI helps pinpoint treatment for labral tears in the hip
By Wayne Forrest
MRI can be very useful in evaluating the pathology of hip labral tears in asymptomatic patients and determining what treatment -- if any -- is needed, according to a study from Steadman Philippon Research Institute in Vail, CO.
March 6, 2012
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