Clinical News: Page 1805

MPEG-4 compression an option for combat teleradiology
By Erik L. Ridley
In combat zones, it's not always feasible to send large cross-sectional imaging studies over the low-bandwidth networks often found in remote areas. But this critical task can be performed reliably by converting DICOM files into MPEG-4 movies, according to an article published online in the Journal of Digital Imaging.
July 4, 2012
GE, Cardinal hit with lawsuit over Myoview distribution
By Erik L. Ridley
GE Healthcare and Cardinal Health have been hit with an antitrust suit filed by radiopharmacy PharmaRx Pharmaceuticals, charging that the companies have a monopoly on sales of GE's Myoview cardiac imaging agent.
July 4, 2012
MRI shows fingolimod therapy helps MS patients
By Wayne Forrest
MRI scans have confirmed that the drug fingolimod reduced inflammatory lesion activity and brain volume loss in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). Results from the two-year, placebo-controlled trial were published online July 2 in Archives of Neurology.
July 3, 2012
PE studies highlight risks, benefits of CT exams
By Eric Barnes
A series of studies and an expert panel discussion published in the American Journal of Roentgenology highlight the benefits and risks of CT exams for detecting suspected pulmonary embolism (PE). On the whole, they downplayed the notion that the modality is overused.
July 3, 2012
IBA Molecular nets Novation contract
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiopharmaceutical provider IBA Molecular has signed a five-year agreement with group purchasing organization Novation.
July 2, 2012
GlobalData predicts worldwide radiotherapy device growth
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The radiation therapy devices market is growing as the global number of cancer patients increases, according to a newly published report by market research group GlobalData.
July 2, 2012
Peer referrals boost mammo screening participation
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Asking people to refer friends and family members to subsidized health screening services is a good way to boost participation by uninsured or underinsured participants, according to a new study by researchers at RTI International, the Minnesota Department of Health, and the University of Minnesota.
July 2, 2012
Former Heart Check America customers to get $4M in settlement
By Brian Casey
A settlement has been reached in a lawsuit filed by a Nevada law firm against defunct whole-body scanning center operator Heart Check America (HCA). Former HCA customers who got loans from Chase Bank to finance their scanning packages will have their debts erased, with Chase allocating $4 million for the settlement.
July 2, 2012
Automated radiologist peer review offers workflow benefits
By Cynthia E. Keen
Installing an automated radiologist peer-review system that is integrated with a PACS network has many benefits, such as improved workflow and data tracking. But radiology departments may still face challenges in getting radiologists to actually use the system.
July 2, 2012
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Philips debuts new portable ultrasound system
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Philips Healthcare has introduced a new portable ultrasound system, the CX50 xMatrix with Live 3D Transesophageal Echo, which for the first time provides real-time 3D transesophageal visualization of cardiac structure and function on the company's CX50 platform.
July 1, 2012
JNM: Imaging agents predict endocrine therapy response
By Wayne Forrest
Using PET/CT to image progesterone-receptor status may help identify response to endocrine therapy at an early stage and determine the most appropriate treatment for breast cancer patients, according to a preclinical study published in the July issue of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine.
July 1, 2012
Aware ships CT dose monitoring software
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Imaging software developer Aware has begun shipping AccuRad REM Server, a new version of its AccuRad platform that enables healthcare providers to record and monitor radiation dose delivered by CT scanners, as required by California state law as of July 1.
July 1, 2012
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