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MRI adds specificity to MDCT-detected liver lesions
By Brian Casey
May 18, 2005
Vital Images signs Confirma distribution deal
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Advanced visualization software developer Vital Images has signed an agreement with MRI computer-aided detection (CAD) company Confirma to distribute the Kirkland, WA-based firm's CADstream product in conjunction with its Vitrea 2 software.
May 18, 2005
Neuroimaging study bolsters genetic basis for feeling down
By Shalmali Pal
Even on a genetic level, people who suffer from depression may be shouldering a heavy burden. First, they are carriers of a brain anomaly that makes them prone to the disorder. Second, parts of their brain may be stuck in a neurochemical loop, thwarting the ability to regulate negative emotions. Neuroscientists used multiple imaging modalities to study this genetic connection between anatomy, function, and emotion.
May 18, 2005
MRI after CT cuts need for liver biopsies in cancer patients
By Tracie L. Thompson
NEW ORLEANS - The number of liver lesions detected by MDCT presents a challenge for patient management, especially when the patient already has a primary malignancy. But MRI can significantly reduce the number that might otherwise be headed for biopsy, according to a study presented at the American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) meeting.
May 18, 2005
Biophan to license MRA stent technology
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
MRI device developer Biophan Technologies said it has signed a letter of intent with two German biomedical researchers, Dr. Arno Bucker and Dr. Alexander Ruebben, to license their cardiovascular stent technology enabling accurate magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) of the interior of vascular stents.
May 15, 2005
Neurognostics raises $1 million
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Functional MRI (fMRI) applications developer Neurognostics said it has raised $1.2 million in private investments for its third funding round, which closed last week.
May 11, 2005
Tyco launches MRI-compatible fire extinguisher
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Tyco Fire & Security of Marinette, WI, has launched a new nonmagnetic fire extinguisher designed for specialized areas such as MRI rooms.
May 11, 2005
Fonar sales grow in Q3, net loss narrows
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
MRI vendor Fonar reported revenue growth of 31% for the company's third quarter (end-March 30), while the firm's net loss narrowed.
May 10, 2005
Low-grade hernia may slip back even after diskectomy
By Shalmali Pal
Recurrent lumbar disk herniation occurs in 5% to 11% of patients treated with surgery. One potential risk factor for a failed diskectomy is the size of the annular defect; another is disk herniation volume. Now Swiss investigators have recommended adding the degree of degeneration to the list of risk factors.
May 9, 2005
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Toshiba adds Florida MR install
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Multimodality vendor Toshiba America Medical Systems has installed its Ultra open-MRI system at Boynton Beach Open Imaging Center in Boynton Beach, FL.
May 2, 2005
Nevada Imaging Centers installs 3-tesla MRI
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Nevada Imaging Centers has installed a 3-tesla MRI scanner at its Spring Valley location in Las Vegas.
April 28, 2005
Epix revenues, income down in Q1
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
MRI contrast developer Epix Pharmaceuticals posted results for its 2005 fiscal first quarter showing a downturn in revenue and income and an increase in operating expenses.
April 28, 2005
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