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Patients show slight preference for MR colonography over colonoscopy
By Eric Barnes
Most patients who underwent MR colonography (MRC) and optical colonoscopy preferred MRI, according to a new study by researchers from Essen, Germany, and Atlanta, GA. When the patients were questioned about which colorectal screening test they'd rather have in the future, however, MR's advantage dwindled.
June 5, 2007
Aurora installs breast MRI at Arkansas facility
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Breast Center at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences/Arkansas Cancer Research Center in Little Rock has installed the Aurora 1.5T dedicated breast MRI system from Aurora Imaging Technology.
May 31, 2007
PET/CT, whole-body MRI each has merits in metastatic breast disease
By Brenda Tilke
PET/CT and whole-body MRI appear to be separate but equal when it comes to detecting metastatic disease in breast cancer patients, according to a recent study. Moreover, both 1.5- and 3-tesla scanners successfully detect metastatic and recurrent disease, but with some caveats.
May 28, 2007
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Axial-loaded imaging of lumbar spine heightens diagnostic accuracy
MRI and CT allow clinicians to obtain sensitive 3D images of the spine, intervertebral disks, and neural structures, but both modalities have limitations when it comes to dynamic stress studies. Dr. Gerald Anzalone, a New York-based chiropractor, discusses how axial-loaded imaging can ramp up diagnostic specificity and enhance the visualization of dynamic spinal responses to compressive forces.
May 28, 2007
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Siemens marks Magnetom Espree milestone
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Siemens Medical Solutions of Malvern, PA, recently installed its 400th Magnetom Espree MRI scanner, at Suburban Imaging in Coon Rapids, MN.
May 23, 2007
FDA asks for 'black box' warning for gadolinium contrast
By Brian Casey
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today asked that manufacturers of gadolinium-based MRI contrast agents include a "black box" warning on their product labeling. The FDA's action comes after reports have begun surfacing of patients who received gadolinium-based MRI contrast subsequently developing nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF).
May 22, 2007
MR signal, nonperfusion drive long-term success of MR-guided focused US therapy
By Shalmali Pal
BERLIN - At least 20% of a uterine fibroid treated with MRI-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) therapy must be properly ablated to achieve long-lasting volume changes, according to Boston researchers who are experienced with the technique. The team presented its work this week at the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) meeting.
May 22, 2007
Breast MRI helps guide surgical treatment
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Breast MRI can help guide surgical treatment in women who are newly diagnosed with breast cancer, finding additional tumors and altering treatment in 23% of cases, according to a new study.
May 21, 2007
News from ISMRM show; Hologic to buy Cytyc
By Brian Casey
May 21, 2007
GE announces new head of MR division
GE Healthcare of Chalfont St. Giles, U.K., has promoted Jim Davis to vice president and general manager of the company's global MR business.
May 21, 2007
PET/MRI system an ISMRM highlight for Siemens
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Siemens Medical Solutions of Malvern, PA, has begun demonstrations of a prototype of an imaging system that can perform simultaneous MRI and PET scans.
May 21, 2007
Coronary MR protocol picks veins favorable for resynchronization therapy
By Shalmali Pal
BERLIN - One-third of cardiac resynchronization therapy procedures in patients with congestive heart failure (CHF) experience hemodynamic failure, while another 12% are marred by implantation failure. MR coronary vein imaging holds promise for preprocedural assessment of the veins in CHF patients, according to a presentation Monday at the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) meeting.
May 21, 2007
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