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Neurognostics validates fMRI dataset compatibility
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Functional MRI (fMRI) developer Neurognostics of Milwaukee announced it has validated the compatibility of its fMRI image datasets with three leading neuronaviation systems.
November 26, 2007
Confirma, PenRad streamline breast MRI reporting
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Computer-aided detection (CAD) developer Confirma and PenRad Technologies are showcasing the new integration between CADstream for breast MRI and the PenRad Mammography Information System (MIS) at this week's RSNA 2007 meeting in Chicago.
November 26, 2007
Fonar launches scoliosis MRI application
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
MRI vendor Fonar of Melville, NY, announced it has developed an MRI scanning application to detect and monitor scoliosis, Fonar Dynamic Upright MRI.
November 26, 2007
Helium diffusion MRI shows early view of secondhand smoke lung damage
By Edward Susman
CHICAGO - The use of hyperpolarized helium diffusion MRI allows clinicians to assess early changes in the lungs of individuals exposed to secondhand smoke, researchers reported in a presentation on Monday at the RSNA 2007 meeting.
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Insight Agents launches contrast media in Europe
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
German contrast media developer Insight Agents announced the European launch of two new generic contrast media products, one for x-ray and CT in Germany, and one for MRI in 22 European countries.
November 25, 2007
Breast MRI comparable to mammography for detecting later cancers
By Kate Madden Yee
CHICAGO - Using data from the American College of Radiology Imaging Network (ACRIN) 6667 study, researchers from Pennsylvania have found that the frequency of malignancy in probably benign lesions seen on MRI in high-risk patients is comparable to that of mammography. They presented their work to attendees at the 2007 RSNA meeting on Sunday.
November 24, 2007
MRI OK for patients with newer implanted cardiac devices
By Shalmali Pal
CHIGAGO - Patients with implanted pacemakers or defibrillators no longer need to be routinely denied much-needed MR scans, according to a presentation Sunday at the 2007 RSNA meeting. Researchers from Italy found that 1.5-tesla MR was safe in their patients with the new generation of cardiac devices.
November 24, 2007
Aurora unveils new biopsy system at RSNA
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Breast MRI developer Aurora Imaging Technology is debuting its AuroraBiopsy system for its 1.5-tesla dedicated breast scanner at this week's RSNA 2007 meeting in Chicago.
November 24, 2007
CEUS performs well with cystic pancreatic masses
By Erik L. Ridley
Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) compares favorably with MRI in displaying anatomic features of cystic pancreatic masses, according to research published in the December issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology. A team from the University of Verona in Italy and New York University Medical Center in New York City compared unenhanced sonography, contrast-enhanced sonography, and MRI in displaying the anatomic features of cystic pancreatic masses greater than 1.5 mm in diameter.
November 22, 2007
Sectra, Synthetic MR join forces
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Swedish PACS and digital mammography vendor Sectra of Linköping has inked a cooperation agreement with Swedish MR analysis software developer Synthetic MR.
November 20, 2007
ASTRO studies delve into pre-, post-treatment outcomes for partial-breast irradiation
By Shalmali Pal
A major trial of accelerated partial-breast irradiation (APBI) is currently under way to compare APBI with whole-breast irradiation (WBI) for local tumor control after lumpectomy. But other researchers have begun using its APBI protocol in their own studies. A group from Ohio looked at the role of breast MRI in managing early breast cancer in patients treated with the APBI protocol, while another U.S. group studied skin toxicity and cosmetic outcome with APBI and chemotherapy, and a third team tested three different image-guidance systems for APBI.
November 20, 2007
CMS takes comment on imaging efficiency
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is taking public comment on ways to improve efficiency in a number of imaging measures.
November 19, 2007
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