Clinical News: Page 2359

Topographical height mapping moves mountains in polyp detection

By Eric Barnes

A little geography goes a long way in computer-aided detection of virtual colonoscopy. Researchers from the National Institutes of Health and Old Dominion University have found a novel way to use topographical height mapping for polyp detection and measurement.

July 26, 2009

DMIST finds variability between FFDM systems

By Kate Madden Yee

Not all full-field digital mammography (FFDM) systems are created equal, according to a new analysis of data from the Digital Mammographic Imaging Screening Trial (DMIST). The new study found that radiologists using certain FFDM devices reported improved lesion visibility.

July 26, 2009

Contrast-induced nephropathy: Much ado about nothing?

By Eric Barnes

Despite the recent controversy over contrast media and contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN), a review of clinical studies indicates a distinct lack of serious adverse events resulting from CIN.

July 26, 2009

Calypso aligns with Varian Medical

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Electromagnetic localization developer Calypso Medical Technologies has entered into a strategic development agreement with radiation therapy firm Varian Medical Systems.

July 23, 2009

FDA OKs Neusoft's NeuViz CT

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Neusoft Medical Systems has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration clearance for its NeuViz 16 multislice CT scanner.

July 23, 2009

Elekta nets FDA OK for VMAT

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Swedish oncology firm Elekta has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) for the Monaco treatment planning system.

July 23, 2009