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New 3D cardiac MRI tool helps preplan pediatric surgery
By Wayne Forrest
Physicians at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia are using a unique new method for manipulating 3D cardiac MR images to compare how alternative approaches affect blood flow and expected outcomes. They've found that the technique helps them choose the best course of action prior to an operation.
August 11, 2009
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Noncontrast CT with PET reduces melanoma radiation dose
By Wayne Forrest
Using a low-dose protocol and eliminating contrast from the CT portion of PET/CT studies resulted in only slightly lower sensitivity for detecting metastases in melanoma patients, while delivering less radiation and no exposure to potential contrast reactions, German researchers found.
August 11, 2009
FDA panel recommends GE's DaTSCAN
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
GE Healthcare has cleared one more hurdle in its quest to bring a new brain SPECT radiopharmaceutical called DaTscan to market.
August 10, 2009
Viztek awarded NJ contract
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Imaging informatics firm Viztek has been chosen by In Her Image of West Caldwell, NJ, to provide PACS, RIS, and billing products for a new women's imaging facility.
August 10, 2009
Varian completes first Turkish order
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation therapy firm Varian Medical Systems has installed its RapidArc radiotherapy unit for the first time in Turkey.
August 10, 2009
GE installs first Discovery SPECT/CT
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
GE Healthcare has completed the first installations of its new cadmium zinc telluride-based SPECT/CT nuclear cardiology camera, Discovery NM/CT 570c.
August 10, 2009
Siemens selects Faxitron DX-50
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Siemens has chosen the Faxitron DX-50 Core specimen radiography system to comarket with its MammoTest stereotactic table and NovationDR and Inspiration mammography systems.
August 10, 2009
Siemens extends Avingtrans pact
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Siemens Healthcare has extended its contract with engineering technology group Avingtrans to provide Siemens with MRI products through October 2010.
August 10, 2009
Rise in MRI accidents highlights need for magnet safety
By Kate Madden Yee
LAS VEGAS - The rate of accidents in MRI suites has nearly tripled compared to just four years ago, highlighting the need for renewed attention to magnet safety as a means of protecting patients and avoiding legal liability, according to a presentation at this week's American Healthcare Radiology Administrators meeting.
August 10, 2009
Targeson debuts US contrast agent
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Ultrasound imaging technology developer Targeson has introduced Targestar-SA, an ultrasound contrast agent designed for use in preclinical drug discovery and basic science research.
August 10, 2009
Invivo debuts MR prostate offerings
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
MR technology provider Invivo has introduced an MR prostate package for analysis, planning, and interventional biopsy.
August 10, 2009
GE gets clearance for wide-bore MR scanner
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
GE Healthcare has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration clearance for Optima MR450w, a 70-cm 1.5-tesla MR scanner.
August 10, 2009
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