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Merit Medical acquires BrightWater Medical
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Disposable products developer Merit Medical Systems has acquired medical device technology developer BrightWater Medical with an upfront payment of $35 million and possible earn-out payments of up to $15 million.
June 16, 2019
AR, 3D printing enhance planning for complex heart surgery
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Researchers from Italy used augmented reality (AR) and 3D printing technology to plan surgery for a woman with a series of health complications, including ovarian cancer and an atrial septal defect, according to a case study recently published online in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions.
June 3, 2019
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In utero MRI on par with ultrasound for fetal brain evaluation
By Wayne Forrest
In utero MRI does not need to replace ultrasound as the modality of choice to evaluate fetal brain development, despite MRI's ability to catch a few more potential abnormalities, according to a study set for publication in the July issue of Clinical Radiology.
May 28, 2019
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3D MRI captures changes to fetal head during birth
By Abraham Kim
Researchers from France have used 3D MRI to visualize changes to the shape of the fetal brain and skull during the second stage of labor. The images revealed that fetal heads may experience greater stress than previously imagined, according to an article published online on May 15 in PLOS One.
May 17, 2019
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Hologic falls short in patent feud with Minerva Surgical
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Women's imaging firm Hologic has lost an appeal to uphold its patent for a method to detect perforations during uterine ablation -- a patent originally contested by medical technology company Minerva Surgical, according to an article in Mass Device.
April 21, 2019
Ultrasound in late pregnancy could reduce C-section rate
By Kate Madden Yee
Performing ultrasound scans late in pregnancy helps women avoid undiagnosed breech presentation of their babies, translating to improved clinical outcomes, lower rates of emergency cesarean sections (C-sections), and perhaps even lower healthcare costs, according to a study published April 16 in PLOS Medicine.
April 15, 2019
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SIR: UFE bests myomectomy for fibroid treatment
By Kate Madden Yee
Uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) is a more effective treatment for fibroids than myomectomy, with fewer postprocedural complications. But many women aren't aware of UFE as a treatment option, according to research presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) 2019 annual meeting in Austin, TX.
March 24, 2019
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TexLab AI algorithm predicts ovarian cancer survival
By Abraham Kim
By analyzing tumor characteristics such as structure, shape, and size, an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm called TexLab 2.0 is able to predict which patients with ovarian cancer have the best prognosis. The prediction can then be used to direct patient therapy, according to an article published online February 15 in Nature Communications.
February 14, 2019
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Week in Review: AI from Russia | Radiology and uterine tumors | Remembering Dr. Phillip Berman | Last chance for SalaryScan
By Brian Casey
February 8, 2019
Philips launches new Epiq Elite ultrasound family
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Philips Healthcare has launched a new premium ultrasound scanner family called Epiq Elite for general imaging and ob/gyn applications.
February 6, 2019
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Radiologists can help detect signs of domestic violence
By Brian Casey
By recognizing signs of trauma on imaging exams, radiologists can help identify cases of domestic violence between intimate partners, according to a study published February 5 in Radiology. Researchers identified imaging and demographic factors associated with a greater likelihood of abuse.
February 5, 2019
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Why we need a BI-RADS-like system for uterine tumors
By Dr. Hooman Noorchashm, PhD
Does radiology need a scoring system like BI-RADS for tracking uterine tumors? In this Second Opinion article, Dr. Hooman Noorchashm, PhD, proposes just such a system, which he believes is necessary after a painful personal experience: the death of his wife, Dr. Amy Josephine Reed, from a uterine soft-tissue sarcoma.
February 3, 2019
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