Womens Imaging: Page 577

Biofield cancels merger talks

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Breast technology developer Biofield has terminated discussions of a potential merger or acquisition with Bay Point Group.

August 10, 2005

Fetal mortality rate stays higher when early heart rates are lower

By N. Shivapriya

The mortality rate in early first-trimester pregnancies with slow fetal heartbeat is relatively high, even in cases in which follow-up ultrasound done within eight weeks shows normal heart rate, according to a retrospective study on the outcome of first-trimester pregnancies.

August 10, 2005

Kodak upgrades mammo workstation

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

SAN ANTONIO - Eastman Kodak Health Group unveiled new software features yesterday for its DirectView mammography workstation at the American Healthcare Radiology Administrators (AHRA) annual conference.

August 8, 2005

XRI adds Lahey Clinic install

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Medical imaging distributor XRI has installed a Dilon 6800 gamma camera from Dilon Technologies of Newport News, VA, at the Lahey Clinic in Burlington, MA.

August 7, 2005

Even in pregnancy, CT rules for ruling out PE

By Eric Barnes

There's no cause for misgivings when CT pulmonary angiography is needed to rule out pulmonary embolism in a pregnant woman. CTPA not only provides the most definitive diagnosis available in such patients, it does so with less radiation than scintigraphy.

August 7, 2005

Infrared Sciences raises $2 million

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Digital infrared imaging developer Infrared Sciences has raised $2.1 million in financing through a stock offering, according to the Stony Brook, NY-based firm.

August 3, 2005

3TP girds for patent battle

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

MRI computer-aided detection developer 3TP Imaging Sciences of White Plains, NY, has retained counsel to determine a course of action in response to what it believes is infringement on patents it has exclusively licensed from the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel.

August 3, 2005

Observational EBT study finds estrogen-only HRT slows atherosclerosis

By Shalmali Pal

The onset of menopause has been tied to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, but the exact role of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is still a gray area. In a study using electron beam tomography (EBT), investigators from California evaluated the progression of coronary artery calcification (CAC) in relation to HRT in asymptomatic, postmenopausal women.

August 2, 2005

i3Archive debuts patient service

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Women's imaging archive provider i3Archive has unveiled myNDMA.com, a program designed to allow women to manage their digital breast health exams and store their personal health information on the firm's National Digital Medical Archive (NDMA).

August 1, 2005

Imaged-guided breast biopsy advances, but referring docs may not buy it

By Shalmali Pal

When it comes to the advantages of percutaneous breast biopsy over surgical excision, breast imaging experts are in the know -- image-guided biopsy can be performed quickly using local anesthesia, ensures better patient compliance, and is cost-effective. Unfortunately, this good news hasn't necessarily made its way to the offices of referring physicians. Two recent studies took a closer look at current techniques and trends in breast biopsy.

July 28, 2005

Hologic's Q3 sales, net jump

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Women's imaging vendor Hologic reported record sales and net income for the company's third quarter (end-June 25).

July 26, 2005

Suros gets Canadian approval for ATEC

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Interventional technology developer Suros Surgical Systems said it has received clearance from the Canadian government to sell its Automated Tissue Excision and Collection (ATEC) system for breast biopsy and excision in that country.

July 26, 2005

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