Womens Imaging: Page 452

Ultrasound densitometry finds beer helps women keep strong bones
By Erik L. Ridley
While wine has long been cited for its health benefits, beer hasn't enjoyed nearly the same positive reputation. But a study published in the October issue of Nutrition found that ultrasound bone-density values were higher for women who drink beer, besting both wine drinkers and teetotalers.
September 22, 2009
IDSI completes Malaysian install
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Imaging Diagnostic Systems (IDSI) has installed its CT laser mammography system at the Katherine Women's Health Center in Malaysia.
September 21, 2009
Medison launches new 3D/4D ultrasound system
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Ultrasound vendor Medison has launched a new high-performance dedicated 3D/4D ob/gyn ultrasound system.
September 21, 2009
Patient age, clinical indication need to be considered in breast MRI
By Kate Madden Yee
Radiologists interpreting breast MRI studies should consider patient age and clinical indication when reading the scans, due to higher rates of malignancy associated with these factors, according to a study published in the October issue of Academic Radiology.
September 17, 2009
Brit rolls out new workstation software
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
RIS/PACS vendor Brit Systems has introduced version 3.6 of its Brit Vision multimodality workstation software.
September 16, 2009
CAD enhances breast MRI specificity
By Erik L. Ridley
Although breast MRI is highly sensitive for detecting breast cancer, the technique remains plagued by a relatively low level of specificity. But computer-aided detection (CAD) technology can help reduce false-positive findings, according to research published online this month in European Radiology.
September 16, 2009
EMRs beat paper records in tracking mammo use among African-Americans
By Cynthia E. Keen
Healthcare facilities that use electronic medical records (EMRs) are documenting mammography screening exams of African-American women better than facilities that use paper records, according to an analysis of six primary care sites that provide medical services for underserved populations.
September 15, 2009
Demetech touts study results
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Swedish bone densitometry vendor Demetech is touting clinical results on predicting risk of hip fracture with its DXL Calscan heel-scanning bone densitometer rather than larger dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry devices.
September 14, 2009
Siemens unveils women's imaging US unit
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Siemens Healthcare has introduced a premium ultrasound scanner dedicated to women's imaging at the World Congress on Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology this week in Hamburg, Germany.
September 13, 2009
Sectra sales, profit up in Q2
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Earnings generated from a few large-scale projects contributed to fiscal first-quarter revenue and profit gains for Swedish PACS and digital mammography developer Sectra.
September 13, 2009
Fuji extends Novation deals
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Fujifilm Medical Systems USA has won contract extensions from group purchasing organization Novation for three separate deals.
September 10, 2009
Prenatal ultrasound does not increase risk for autism
By Erik L. Ridley
Antenatal ultrasound does not appear to be associated with an increased risk for autism spectrum disorders, according to a study published online this month in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders.
September 9, 2009
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