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Development progresses on CZT-based MR/SPECT prototype
By Wayne Forrest
PROVIDENCE, RI - A group of private and academic researchers is developing a multimodule cadmium zinc telluride (CZT) ring prototype for simultaneous MRI/SPECT preclinical imaging. While the technology is initially designed for animal imaging, it could ultimately be used for specific applications in humans, according to the research group.
September 13, 2007
Linac/MRI prototype allows real-time tumor tracking during rad therapy
By Kathlyn Stone
Scientists at the University of Alberta Cross Cancer Institute in Canada are constructing a system that couples a linear accelerator (linac) with an MR scanner that will provide real-time tracking of tumors and healthy tissues during irradiation. The Alberta Cancer Board has received U.S. and international patents for the system, called Advanced Real-Time Adaptive RadioTherapy (ART).
September 13, 2007
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E-Z-EM adds to Amerinet deal
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Contrast injector and virtual colonoscopy firm E-Z-EM said that its EmpowerMR injector system has been added to its nonexclusive purchasing agreement with group purchasing organization Amerinet.
September 10, 2007
BMI's importance loses weight in new atherosclerosis study
By Eric Barnes
Experts disagree about which measures of obesity most accurately predict the risk of atherosclerosis. Is the body mass index (BMI) able to predict atherosclerotic disease? Not very well, according to a new study. Using electron beam CT and cardiac MRI, researchers from Dallas found that only the waist-to-hip size ratio was independently associated with atherosclerosis.
September 10, 2007
Philips launches workstation for preclinical use
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Philips Medical Systems of Andover, MA, is launching new workstation software for preclinical applications at this week's joint meeting of the Academy of Molecular Imaging (AMI) and the Society of Molecular Imaging (SMI) in Providence, RI.
September 9, 2007
AuntMinnie.com MRI Insider
By Shalmali Pal
September 9, 2007
Patient Comfort introduces new MRI pads
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Patient Comfort Systems of Hayward, CA, has introduced a new table pad and set of positioning devices for MR-guided stereotactic breast biopsies.
September 5, 2007
JOCD: Imaging growth plate injury means scrutinizing bone-joint stability
By Sydney Schuster
More than 30 million U.S. children under the age of 18 play organized sports. The more young athletes push themselves in the name of spirited competition, the more strain they place on their immature skeletons, which can lead to a condition known as juvenile osteochondritis dissecans (JOCD). AuntMinnie.com talked with musculoskeletal experts on what to look for when assessing JOCD and how to avoid misdiagnosing this increasingly common disease process.
September 3, 2007
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RadNet takes over Nydic centers
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Imaging services provider RadNet has signed an agreement to manage the national chain of imaging centers formerly known as Nydic Open MRI of America.
August 30, 2007
Joint Commission MR safety surveys: Moving past the fire extinguisher
For the entire brief history of clinical MRI, Joint Commission member imaging facilities have been subject to surveys and investigations. Often the surveyor is looking at two aspects of safety and delivery of care: operations and physical safety. The experts from MRIPlanning.com discuss both of these aspects and explain why the commission may soon be taking a much closer look at the safety of patients and staff in accredited facilities' MRI suites.
August 28, 2007
Neurognostics rolls out new fDAD version
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Functional MRI (fMRI) developer Neurognostics has released version 2.0 of its Functional Data Acquisition Device (fDAD). The new release features upgraded workflow software and an expanded stimulation paradigm library, according to the Milwaukee-based firm.
August 21, 2007
E-Z-EM launches blood analyzer
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Contrast and virtual colonoscopy developer E-Z-EM of Lake Success, NY, is planning to begin commercial shipments of a new blood analyzer for use with imaging procedures.
August 21, 2007
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