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MRI: Page 541
Biophan finalizes MRA stent license
By
AuntMinnie.com staff writers
MRI device developer Biophan Technologies said it has finalized an exclusive license with German biomedical researchers, Drs. Arno Bucker and Alexander Ruebben, for their stent technology that enables magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) in or around metallic stents.
June 16, 2005
No slam dunk: Partial cuff tears defy MRI, US diagnosis
By
Tracie L. Thompson
If there's only an MRI diagnosis of partial thickness rotator cuff tear (PTRCT), the shoulder surgery should probably wait. That's the upshot of two studies that also serve as reminders of inherent and practical limitations of diagnostic imaging in particularly difficult-to-visualize scenarios.
June 16, 2005
MR safety versus the bottom line: Why safety pays
The design and operation of an MRI facility can reduce risk-weighted liabilities, increase magnet uptime, and enhance patient throughput, according to MRI architectural consultants Robert Junk and Tobias Gilk. They explain how enhancing safety and quality of care in the MRI suite are also solutions for enhancing the bottom line.
June 15, 2005
Breast MR accurately predicts tumor response to chemo in two studies
By
Shalmali Pal
ACRIN 6657 will scrutinize contrast-enhanced MR for evaluating breast cancer patients treated with neoadjuvant therapy. In the meantime, two studies in the
American Journal of Roentgenology
offer a preview of how well breast MR fares in postchemotherapy treatment patients.
June 13, 2005
Post-UFE complications rare, but may require more serious surgery
By
Shalmali Pal
Major complications after uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) or uterine artery embolization (UAE) are infrequent. One study of 400 cases found a respectable complication rate of 1.25%. But when there are postprocedure problems, they can be quite serious, as illustrated by two case reports.
June 12, 2005
MRI, x-ray yield comparable sensitivities for RA joint erosion
By
Jerry Ingram
VIENNA - Radiography and MRI turn in similar sensitivities for assessing joint erosion in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), although MRI may ultimately prove to be the superior modality, according to a presentation Thursday at the European Congress of Rheumatology.
June 9, 2005
Construction planning outside the MRI suite
It's commonly known that MRI facilities require special attention in design and construction, but what you may not know is that construction outside the MRI suite can affect and even damage a system's imaging capabilities. MRI architectural consultants Robert Junk and Tobias Gilk discuss how to protect the operation of your equipment during a facility construction project.
June 8, 2005
Siemens hits Avanto milestone
By
AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Siemens Medical Solutions has installed its 100th Magnetom Avanto 1.5-tesla MR scanner with Tim technology.
June 7, 2005
Gadobenate dimeglumine MR spots abnormal breast vascularity, cancer
By
Shalmali Pal
Breast MRI with low-dose gadobenate dimeglumine creates high-quality vascular maps, potentially revealing ipsilateral invasive cancer, according to Italian radiologists. They compared different doses of contrast agent in 95 women with known or suspected cancer.
June 7, 2005
ACR sets standards for noninvasive cardiac imaging
By
Tracie L. Thompson
How many cases should a physician perform to establish competence in cardiovascular CT or MRI? The American College of Radiology (ACR) has moved quickly to come up with some answers, no doubt hoping that policymakers and payors will take notice.
June 5, 2005
Advanced Magnetics completes stock and warrant offering
By
AuntMinnie.com staff writers
MR contrast developer Advanced Magnetics said it has completed a two-part stock and warrant offering. The company closed a $13.8 million direct sale of its common stock June 1 to Great Point Partners of Greenwich, CT, and one of the company's directors.
June 2, 2005
NY installation for Fonar
By
AuntMinnie.com staff writers
MRI vendor Fonar has installed its Upright MRI unit at an imaging facility in Long Island.
June 2, 2005
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