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Bone marrow edema on preop MR correlates with vertebroplasty success
By Shalmali Pal
On prevertebroplasty MRI, the loss of signal intensity from the vertebral bone marrow space is indicative of bone marrow edema. This information is useful for determining which vertebrae should be treated. Now, researchers in Japan have studied the direct connection between bone marrow edema patterns on preoperative MRI and clinical outcome after percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP).
May 17, 2006
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New MRI scanners, applications lead to regulatory upgrades
By Eric Barnes
PEBBLE BEACH, CA - As imaging and interventional applications have multiplied and scanners have grown more powerful in recent years, the dangers in the MRI environment have increased as well. To address the safety issues, regulatory bodies are currently updating old MRI safety standards and are developing new ones, according to a presentation at the Society for Medical Innovation and Technology (SMIT) meeting on Friday.
May 14, 2006
Expanded role envisioned for imaging in autopsies
Radiology professionals, on the whole, work with the living. That, however, may be changing. Several years ago, researchers in Bern, Switzerland, launched an ambitious project to leverage radiology and imaging techniques such as CT and MRI to conduct postmortem examinations without disturbing the body or its contents.
May 14, 2006
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Image guidance evolves into imaging therapy
By Eric Barnes
PEBBLE BEACH, CA - Traditional image-guided therapy is giving way to a brave new world of therapeutic imaging. The difference is more than semantic, say scientists who are developing new technologies to heal patients as well as diagnose them. It amounts to a new emphasis on the cure, and myriad ways to achieve it with the aid of imaging technology.
May 11, 2006
Fonar shows Q3 slide
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
MRI vendor Fonar posted a steep slump in sales and a sharp increase in losses for its fiscal 2006 third quarter (end-March 31).
May 10, 2006
Tyco/Mallinckrodt, IRadimed ink distribution deal
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Tyco Healthcare/Mallinckrodt of St. Louis and IRadimed of Winter Park, FL, have signed an exclusive North American distribution deal.
May 10, 2006
Breast cancer biomarkers on MR reveal early treatment response
By Shalmali Pal
A duo of MR techniques may offer earlier insight on therapeutic response to breast cancer treatment, according to two presentations this week at the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) in Seattle.
May 10, 2006
Siemens unsheathes syngo Blade
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Siemens Medical Solutions has introduced syngo Blade, the newest of its Total imaging matrix (Tim) MRI software applications.
May 9, 2006
Aurora raises $10 million
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Breast MRI technology developer Aurora Imaging Technology said it has sold $10 million of Series C preferred stock to two equity funds managed by the Pharos Capital Group, a venture capital firm.
May 9, 2006
CAD Sciences unveils new releases
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
MRI computer-aided detection developer CAD Sciences said it has released Server 2.4, a full-time-point (fTP) MR image postprocessing engine, and WorkSpace 2.1, a streamlined MR image viewer for analysis of fTP colorized images and quantitative output data.
May 9, 2006
CT, MRI show successful vocal cord restoration
By Eric Barnes
A new vocal cord restoration technique injects the body's own fat into damaged vocal cords to restore damaged voice quality. Imaging with CT and MRI show that vocal function not only improves after the procedure, but endures over follow-up periods of at least four years.
May 9, 2006
Philips gets two 7-tesla MR sales
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Philips Medical Systems said that it has been awarded two contracts to supply its Achieva 7-tesla MR whole-body research systems to Leiden University Medical Center and University Medical Center Utrecht in the Netherlands.
May 8, 2006
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