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Developmental venous anomalies can be overlooked on MRI
By Rabia Mughal
Developmental venous anomalies may be the most frequently encountered cerebral vascular malformations, but they can often be overlooked on MRI findings, according to a new study from Turkey that offers some tips on identifying the conditions on MRI exams.
December 25, 2013
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4T fMRI sheds light on brain activity in early Alzheimer's
By Wayne Forrest
A new study by Canadian researchers illustrates how perfusion-based functional MRI (fMRI) with a 4-tesla arterial spin labeling protocol can be used to measure brain activity in people with early-stage Alzheimer's disease while they perform memory tasks.
December 23, 2013
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USPSTF recommends BRCA screening for high-risk women
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is recommending that women at high risk for breast cancer be screened for the breast cancer susceptibility genes BRCA1 or BRCA2.
December 22, 2013
MITA praises CMS' medical imaging maintenance mandate
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance (MITA) has applauded the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for its new mandate on medical imaging and radiation therapy equipment.
December 22, 2013
UltraSPECT gets new install in Pa.
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
UltraSPECT has installed its software at Berks Cardiologists in Pennsylvania.
December 22, 2013
Study finds more evidence of drop in breast imaging utilization
By Kate Madden Yee
In recent years, use of all breast imaging examinations has decreased, which could lead to a greater incidence of breast cancer in the future, according to research presented at the recent RSNA 2013 meeting in Chicago.
December 22, 2013
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Data sampling technique cuts CT lung dose to 0.25 mSv
By Eric Barnes
How low can chest CT doses really go? Researchers from Boston may have bested even the chest x-ray, the ultimate low-dose scan, using a special data sampling technique to produce diagnostic-quality CT lung screening scans at doses as low as 0.25 mSv.
December 22, 2013
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Mevion reports 1st S250 treatment
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Mevion Medical Systems said that the first patient worldwide has been treated using its S250 proton therapy system.
December 19, 2013
Joint Commission preps new diagnostic imaging standards
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Joint Commission said it will be implementing new diagnostic imaging standards for accredited hospitals, critical access hospitals, and ambulatory healthcare organizations.
December 19, 2013
Philips gets FDA clearance for breast density measurement tool
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Philips Healthcare has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for a spectral breast density measurement application for its MicroDose SI full-field digital mammography system.
December 19, 2013
Carestream completes NY mobile installation
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Carestream Health has installed its Carestream DRX-Revolution mobile x-ray system at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse, NY.
December 19, 2013
Digisonics, Medis form partnership
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Digisonics and Medis Medical Imaging Systems are partnering to provide a single system for image analysis and structured reporting of pediatric and adult cardiovascular MR studies.
December 19, 2013
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