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Ultrasound-based technique shows promise for atrial fibrillation
By Erik L. Ridley
If researchers at the University of Virginia (UVA) Health System have anything to say about it, fluoroscopy may one day no longer be needed to guide catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation. The UVA study team has developed a new catheter ablation technique that combines intracardiac echocardiography and electroanatomic mapping.
January 14, 2010
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Analysis favors coronary CTA over stress MPS for chest pain
By Eric Barnes
In most chest pain patients, coronary CT angiography (CTA) surpasses its rival -- stress myocardial perfusion scintigraphy (MPS) -- for diagnosing coronary artery disease, according to the results of a new model analysis comparing the two techniques.
January 14, 2010
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DOPA-PET/CT can alter therapy for neuroendocrine tumors
By Wayne Forrest
Swiss researchers have found that combined fluorine-18 dihydroxyphenylalanine (F-18 DOPA) contrast-enhanced PET/CT is "significantly superior" to DOPA-PET and contrast-enhanced CT in detecting neuroendocrine tumors.
January 14, 2010
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RTTs receive proton therapy degrees
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Twelve radiation therapists (RTTs) received advanced proton therapy certificates on January 13 from Ivy Tech Community College-Bloomington, making the graduates the first proton-certified RTTs in the nation.
January 13, 2010
MRI used in heart valve operation
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Surgeons at King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Center in London recently used MRI, rather than x-ray, to guide a procedure to widen a heart valve in a 6-year-old boy.
January 13, 2010
Study reveals lesions most likely to be dismissed by VC CAD
By Eric Barnes
Why do radiologists dismiss true-positive computer-aided detection (CAD) marks at virtual colonoscopy? Are there particular exam or polyp characteristics that lead to incorrect dismissals of CAD marks by radiologists? Researchers from London were eager to find out.
January 13, 2010
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Help for Haiti; RTs win $2.8M in lawsuit; tips for setting up a 3D lab
By Brian Casey
January 13, 2010
How to maximize your chances of 3D lab success
By Erik L. Ridley
Building a successful 3D laboratory requires proper handling of challenging issues such as 3D technologist training, 3D study protocols, and capturing sufficient revenue to cover the costs of the service. But the results are worth the effort, according to Dr. Eliot Siegel of the University of Maryland School of Medicine.
January 13, 2010
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New Jersey RTs win $2.8M in x-ray chemicals suit
By Brian Casey
Three radiologic technologists (RTs) from New Jersey have won a $2.8 million jury verdict against an x-ray distribution and servicing firm after they claimed that the company installed a faulty vent for a medical film printer that caused the RTs to suffer from respiratory illnesses.
January 13, 2010
Toshiba brings Aquilion One to London
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Toshiba Medical Systems has installed its Aquilion One 320-detector-row scanner at the European Scanning Center in London.
January 12, 2010
Sapheneia adds distributor
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Advanced visualization firm Sapheneia has inked a distributor agreement with X-Ray Visions of Springfield, VA.
January 12, 2010
InSightec gets Japanese clearance
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Focused-ultrasound developer InSightec said that its ExAblate MR-guided focused ultrasound system has received clearance from Japan's Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare for the treatment of women with uterine fibroids.
January 12, 2010
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