Clinical News: Page 1551

CAD uses MRI to differentiate brain tumors on FDG-PET

By Erik L. Ridley

A computer-aided detection (CAD) algorithm that makes use of anatomic data from MRI scans can help radiologists differentiate between benign and malignant brain tumors on FDG-PET images, according to researchers from Yamaguchi University in Japan.

January 28, 2014

Arab Health: Plans move ahead for Arab School of Radiology

By Philip Ward

DUBAI - New details have emerged about the Arab School of Radiology (ASOR). The official launch is now scheduled for the 7th Pan Arab Radiology Congress, to be held in Doha, Qatar, on 17-21 April, and in September ASOR will stage a three-day workshop in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on breast imaging.

January 28, 2014

Arab Health: UAE resident program finds its own way

By Eric Barnes

DUBAI - Even in the best of circumstances, setting up a radiology resident training program can be a challenge. But for a large regional hospital in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with a transient international staff and no experience or particular preferences with regard to training, the job can be more than daunting.

January 27, 2014

Quantum completes Texas installation

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Quantum Medical Imaging has installed its Quantum Rad-X system and Classic WAIV computed radiography unit at Urgent Care by Doctors Hospital in Dallas.

January 27, 2014

Suit alleges MRI accident led to man's death

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The family of a Medford, NY, man is suing a Suffolk County radiology center alleging that an accident prior to his MRI scan led to a stroke and eventually his death.

January 27, 2014

ECR 2014 president drops in on Arab Health

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

DUBAI - The president of ECR 2014, Dr. Valentin Sinitsyn from Moscow, is actively participating as a speaker and ambassador for European radiology during this week's Arab Health congress in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

January 27, 2014