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MR spots reason for chronic groin pain, but may not alter management
By Shalmali Pal
The structure of the healthy groin is complex enough, so figuring out what causes chronic groin pain can be particularly perplexing. Should MRI be the go-to modality for investigating the source of groin pain? Yes and no, according to two recent studies that assessed MRI's ability to reveal patterns of soft-tissue injury in soccer players, as well as how closely imaging results correlated with outcomes.
April 26, 2007
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Confirma, Guardian partner on CAD
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiology informatics firm Guardian Technologies International of Herndon, VA, has signed a strategic alliance with computer-aided detection (CAD) developer Confirma of Kirkland, WA.
April 25, 2007
Small stroke centers ill-equipped for range of presentations
By Eric Barnes
You'll need more than CT and MRI scanners to run a decent stroke center, according to a stroke practice expert from Germany. You'll need staff with expertise in diagnosing and treating the full range of ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke presentations, and enough skilled interventionalists to care for patients who show up at midnight on a holiday.
April 24, 2007
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MRI and patient safety: Still waiting to go global
By Tobias Gilk
MRI patient safety has improved around the globe with the adoption of clinical and physical screening tools that enhance best practices, greater attention to operational protocols, and better suite layouts. But despite the numerous safety standards and practices, their implementation has been irregular, uneven, and far from universal among facilities, according to MRI architectural consultant Tobias Gilk.
April 23, 2007
AuntMinnie.com MRI Insider
By Shalmali Pal
April 22, 2007
Mammography still offers advantages over breast MR in DCIS
By Shalmali Pal
In its new guideline for breast MR, the American Cancer Society (ACS) recommends against routine use of the modality in women with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). The results of a recent study jibe with the ACS' assessment: The Italian authors said that MRI could not be used as a diagnostic tool for evaluating microcalcifications, but that it did have other uses in DCIS. On the same subject, Dr. Philippe Sebag from the Centre de Senologie in Nice, France, outlined why mammography is the gold standard test for DCIS.
April 19, 2007
Dynamic MRI of 'waving' wrist
Dynamic MRI scan showing movement of the wrist bones when performing a "waving" movement of the hand.
April 17, 2007
ONI adds execs
Extremity MRI developer ONI Medical Systems has appointed Yuri Wedmid, Ph.D., as vice president of marketing, and Bryce Fehr as vice president of corporate accounts.
April 17, 2007
Fonar initiates reverse stock split
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
In an effort to remain in compliance with Nasdaq listing regulations, MRI vendor Fonar has effected a reverse stock split at a ratio of one new share for every 25 shares for its outstanding common stock and all other classes of stock.
April 17, 2007
MRI, CT remain front and center in head trauma imaging
By Wayne Forrest
It is estimated that more than 300,000 sports-related concussions occur each year in the U.S., but many concussions are not reported. It often takes an athlete becoming disoriented or losing consciousness before he or she is taken to an emergency room. MRI and CT serve as complementary modalities in head trauma cases such as these.
April 17, 2007
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E-Z-EM gets FDA nod for EmpowerMR
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Contrast and virtual colonoscopy accessory developer E-Z-EM has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for its EmpowerMR contrast injector system.
April 16, 2007
Siemens reaches Trio milestone
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Siemens Medical Solutions has installed its 350th 3-tesla Magnetom Trio MR scanner.
April 15, 2007
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