Ultrasound: Page 446

MR may be sounder than sonography for catching fetal abnormalities
By Shalmali Pal
CHICAGO - When ultrasound fails to turn up fetal abnormalities, MRI may hold the answers, according to two presentations Monday at the RSNA meeting. Radiologists from Italy assessed the accuracy of MRI, in comparison to sonography, for detecting fetal malformations. Another group from Brazil did a prospective study comparing the two modalities, as well as the accuracy of MR fetal biometry.
November 28, 2004
Adult stem cell injections treat urinary incontinence
By N. Shivapriya
CHICAGO - Stem cells injected transurethrally under ultrasound guidance have shown promise in treating urinary incontinence. Initial research results by Dr. Ferdinand Frauscher and colleagues from the Medical University of Innsbruck in Austria show stem cells developed from the patient's own muscle can reconstruct and strengthen the lower urinary tract.
November 28, 2004
GE's RSNA advances include 64-slice PET/CT, HDMR
CHICAGO - A new 64-slice PET/CT scanner, a portable digital radiography system, and new high-definition MRI technology are among the highlights in the booth of GE Healthcare at this week's RSNA meeting. The Waukesha, WI, company is also showcasing new technologies in PACS, CT, ultrasound, and women's imaging.
November 27, 2004
Intrinsic microcalcification reliably differentiates benign and malignant thyroid nodules
By Radiology Review
(Radiology Review) Intrinsic microcalcification was the only ultrasound characteristic that reliably differentiated benign and malignant thyroid nodules, according to radiologists at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence.
November 24, 2004
Cedara debuts OrthoWorks Care Manager
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Medical imaging software developer Cedara Software has debuted OrthoWorks Care Manager, an orthopedic knowledge management system. The company also has a range of other new software applications on tap for the upcoming RSNA show in Chicago.
November 23, 2004
Esaote adds to ultrasound, MR portfolio
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Italian imaging vendor Esaote will be exhibiting several new systems at next week's 2004 RSNA meeting in Chicago.
November 23, 2004
Toshiba, Thomas Jefferson start education service
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Toshiba America Medical Systems and the Jefferson Ultrasound Research and Education Institute (JUREI) of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia have initiated a new educational service for Toshiba customers and staff.
November 22, 2004
Esaote debuts BioPACS
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Italian ultrasound vendor Esaote has introduced BioPACS, a postprocessing software tool designed for patient-oriented ultrasound image data management.
November 21, 2004
Toshiba to unveil Aplio xV at RSNA show
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Toshiba America Medical Systems will be debuting the latest member of its Aplio ultrasound imaging family, Aplio xV, at the RSNA conference in Chicago later this month.
November 18, 2004
Toshiba adds 4D capability to Nemio
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Toshiba America Medical Systems has added 4D imaging technology into the company's compact Nemio ultrasound scanner.
November 15, 2004
Biofield makes regulatory progress on BDS
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Breast cancer detection developer Biofield of Atlanta is making progress in bringing its Breast Cancer Diagnostic System (BDS) to the U.S. market.
November 15, 2004
CIVCO introduces new ultrasound needle guide
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
CIVCO Medical Instruments will introduce a new needle guide for ultrasound-guided puncture procedures at this month's RSNA show. The Kolona, IA, manufacturer will also demonstrate new enhancements for a previous model.
November 14, 2004
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