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PET changes oncology management, study shows

By Wayne Forrest

A multisite study in Australia has found that PET results can change treatment plans for cancer patients, as the modality provides more information on the extent, recurrence, and progression of the disease. The Australian PET Data Collection Project has collected data on whether the modality changed the management of patients with different types of cancer, such as ovarian cancer, metastatic melanoma, and colorectral cancer.

July 18, 2007

MR shows broad spectrum of findings in pregnant women with suspected appendicitis

By Shalmali Pal

Although acute appendicitis is not terribly common in pregnant women, it does pose a diagnostic challenge because of anatomic and histologic changes that occur in these patients. CT carries a radiation risk while ultrasound, which is the established modality in this population, doesn't always deliver the whole story. Instead, Boston-based imagers have found success with MRI for evaluating the appendix, and more, in the gravid patient.

July 2, 2007

Case study: Ovarian dermoid cyst

By Dr. Shamim Malik

At the Crater X-Ray Clinic in Nakuru, Kenya, Dr. Shamim Malik's patient population is a rural one, consisting mostly of manual laborers and subsistence farmers. A contrast-enhanced pelvic CT scan runs about $90 (6,000 Kenya shillings). In this report, Malik shares the results of a CT exam on a patient who presented with pelvic pain.

June 20, 2007

MRgFUS an option for many women seeking less invasive fibroid treatment

By Shalmali Pal

Nearly a quarter of U.S. women suffer from clinically symptomatic uterine fibroids. While treatment options have moved beyond hysterectomy, researchers from New York City asked how many of these women are eligible for a less invasive treatment, such as MR-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS). A fair number, according to the group, but refining MRgFUS will open it up to a broader patient population.

June 17, 2007

GE inks deal with International Aid

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

GE Healthcare of Chalfont St. Giles, U.K., has signed an agreement with global humanitarian agency International Aid covering the distribution of medical equipment to communities in developing countries.

June 11, 2007

3-tesla MRI sheds light on shading sign in endometriosis

By Shalmali Pal

On T1-weighted MRI, endometrial cysts generally show high signal intensity. Unfortunately, so does other gynecological pathology. Differentiating endometrial cysts from other hemorrhage adnexal cysts is important for adequate treatment, according to Japanese researchers. They compared the MR manifestations of endometrial cysts using both 1.5- and 3-tesla MRI.

June 7, 2007

Fibroid arterial perfusion on aortography forecasts incomplete UAE treatment

By Shalmali Pal

Interventionalists in the U.S. and France have identified several characteristics that can target patients who may require ovarian artery embolization (OAE) to ensure complete and successful fibroid treatment. They based their criteria on postuterine artery embolization (UAE) aortography results.

May 31, 2007

MR signal, nonperfusion drive long-term success of MR-guided focused US therapy

By Shalmali Pal

BERLIN - At least 20% of a uterine fibroid treated with MRI-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) therapy must be properly ablated to achieve long-lasting volume changes, according to Boston researchers who are experienced with the technique. The team presented its work this week at the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) meeting.

May 22, 2007

Hologic to buy Cytyc in $6.2 billion deal that unites women's health companies

By Brian Casey

Hologic of Bedford, MA, made an aggressive move to expand into new sectors of the women's health market by announcing an agreement to acquire Cytyc, a Marlborough, MA, firm that makes Pap smear tests and other women's health products.

May 20, 2007

UFE without standard aortography cuts radiation dose

By Shalmali Pal

Because some women undergoing uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) may also require ovarian artery embolization (OAE), aortography is routinely performed to assess ovarian arterial supply. But eliminating this step, especially because less than 1% of UFE patients have significant collateral artery supply, could cut procedure-related radiation dose by 20%, according to a Washington, DC-based group.

May 17, 2007

GE debuts Voluson e

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

GE Healthcare is introducing its Voluson e compact ultrasound scanner at the annual meeting of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) this week in San Diego.

May 7, 2007

Siemens introduces Acuson Antares 5.0

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Siemens Medical Solutions of Malvern, PA, introduced the 5.0 release of its Acuson Antares ultrasound scanner at the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) annual meeting, which started May 5 in San Diego.

May 6, 2007

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