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MR mammography: Screening tool or diagnostic adjunct?

Over the years, MR scanners have evolved to become faster and stronger. MRI has a valuable role in the diagnosis of breast cancer; however, it is not for patients of low or normal risk and should be reserved for patients at high risk. It is also important for problem-solving in patients with complex mammograms, for preoperative planning, and for monitoring therapy in patients with breast cancer.

February 8, 2006

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Larger lesions on breast MRI equal greater chance of cancer

By Shalmali Pal

The likelihood of malignancy in MRI-detected breast lesions increases with lesion size, according to a study in the American Journal of Roentgenology. As a result, the authors suggested that biopsy may not always be necessary for lesions smaller than 5 mm.

February 7, 2006

Epix lawsuit dismissed

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

MRI contrast agent developer Epix Pharmaceuticals said that the shareholder class-action lawsuit filed against the firm has been dismissed.

February 1, 2006

CAD Sciences seeks European expansion

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

MRI computer-aided detection developer CAD Sciences said that it has established a core base of reference centers, research collaborators, and customer sites in Europe to serve as the platform for continued expansion into that market.

January 31, 2006

MRI-guided cancer treatment

MR technology is finding its way into new areas, many of which show tremendous promise for growth in the years ahead. One area in particular is cancer treatment. MRI architectural consultants Robert Junk and Tobias Gilk explain why effective MRI suite planning is needed for MRI's growth in this area.

January 31, 2006

VirtualScopics nets 3D patent

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Image-related biomarker developer VirtualScopics has been issued a U.S. patent for a technology to create 3D images from MRI scans, according to the Rochester, NY-based vendor.

January 30, 2006

MR overordered by primary physicians for back pain

By Jonathan S. Batchelor

Lower back pain is one of the more common adult patient presentations to primary care physicians in the U.S. And when it comes to the modality most frequently requested by primary care physicians for imaging lower back pain, MRI is rapidly becoming their modality of choice, although it is not always clinically indicated.

January 30, 2006

Advanced Magnetics to defend Cytogen suit

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

MR contrast developer Advanced Magnetics said the lawsuit filed against it by partner Cytogen is without merit, and that it plans to conduct a vigorous defense.

January 29, 2006

Bracco inks Amerinet deal

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Bracco Diagnostics of Princeton, NJ, has been awarded a contract by group purchasing organization Amerinet.

January 25, 2006

Biophan secures $5 million

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

MRI device developer Biophan Technologies said that it has received a $5 million credit line from Biomed Solutions, a company headed by its CEO, Michael Weiner.

January 25, 2006

Cytogen sues Advanced Magnetics

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Cytogen said it has filed a lawsuit against partner and MRI contrast developer Advanced Magnetics alleging breach of contract, fraud, unjust enrichment, and breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing.

January 25, 2006

Aurora nets CE Mark, CMDCAS approval

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Breast MRI technology developer Aurora Imaging Technology said it has received CE Mark and Canadian Medical Devices Conformity Assessment System (CMDCAS) approval for its Aurora 1.5-tesla dedicated breast MRI system with bilateral rotating delivery of excitation off-resonance (RODEO) capabilities.

January 24, 2006

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