Clinical News: Page 1811

CT procedure volume edges up; radiology salaries drop
By Brian Casey
June 4, 2012
PET/CT correctly alters esophageal cancer treatment
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Initial staging of esophageal cancer with PET/CT can help physicians determine whether curative or palliative treatment is the best management plan for patients, according to a study in the June issue of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine.
June 4, 2012
Planmeca debuts orthodontic analysis tool
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Finnish dental imaging technology developer Planmeca has introduced a new cephalometric analysis module for its Romexis 2D and 3D image acquisition, viewing, and processing software.
June 4, 2012
IDC may come under new management
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
In a deal that will result in a change of control for Imaging Dynamics (IDC), the digital radiography vendor has arranged for a nonbrokered private placement of up to 450 million shares of its common stock to a Hong Kong-based firm for gross proceeds of up to $2.25 million.
June 4, 2012
State population predicts radiation therapy staffing
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
State population is a significant predictor of radiation therapy staffing levels, according to a study from the American Society of Radiologic Technologists.
June 4, 2012
fMRI links poststroke depression to brain's resting state
By Wayne Forrest
Functional MRI (fMRI) has found a strong association between depression in stroke patients and functional impairment when the brain is in a resting state, according to a study published online June 5 in Radiology. The discovery could lead to better treatment for these individuals.
June 4, 2012
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Sofie to launch Elixys at SNM
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Molecular imaging developer Sofie Biosciences plans to debut Elixys, an automated radiochemistry platform for producing PET probes, this week at the Society of Nuclear Medicine (SNM) annual meeting in Miami Beach, FL.
June 4, 2012
Oncology Services International names CEO
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation oncology device service company Oncology Services International has named Richard J. Hall as its new president and CEO.
June 4, 2012
Delayed diagnosis most common complaint in breast imaging suits
By Kate Madden Yee
Delay in diagnosis is the most common complaint in breast imaging malpractice litigation, say London researchers in the July issue of Clinical Radiology. Breast microcalcification is the most often missed mammographic sign, according to the group.
June 4, 2012
GE, Affibody to develop PET imaging agent
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
GE Healthcare and Swedish biopharmaceutical company Affibody are collaborating on the development of a HER2-targeted PET imaging agent for patients with breast or gastric cancer.
June 4, 2012
CT's growth rate slows, but users remain optimistic
By James Brice
The growth rate for CT procedure volume has slowed markedly from the double-digit pace of a decade ago, but use of the modality is still growing, and CT users are generally optimistic, according to a new market research report from IMV Medical Information Division.
June 4, 2012
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ASCO: Patient income affects trial enrollment
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The lower their income, the less likely patients are to participate in cancer clinical trials, according to a study presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting, currently under way in Chicago.
June 3, 2012
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