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PET changes care of colorectal cancer patients, study shows
By Wayne Forrest
Australian researchers involved in a large-scale prospective study have concluded that PET can change the management of more than half of colorectal cancer patients. The study results could be used to expand insurance coverage for PET in the country.
September 1, 2008
Carestream targets existing x-ray rooms with wireless DR
By Brian Casey
Medical imaging vendor Carestream Health has launched a new wireless digital radiography panel that's designed to fit into existing analog radiography systems without the need for any retrofit adaptations.
September 1, 2008
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Sodium bicarbonate doesn't prevent CIN reactions
By Eric Barnes
For clinicians hoping to prevent contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) in patients with impaired kidney function, sodium bicarbonate is starting to lose its fizz, according to research published this week in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
September 1, 2008
American Cancer Society March 2007 recommendations for breast MRI screening as an adjunct to mammography
September 1, 2008
Feig Stephen
Top 10 indications for breast MRI
September 1, 2008
Getting paid for breast MRI screening -- It's a jungle out there
Breast MRI screening is a relatively painless exam for patients in clinically indicated populations. But getting paid for breast MRI screening can be a headache for providers, especially those who aren't familiar with negotiating a jungle of rules and requirements.
September 1, 2008
Katanick Sandy
Breast MRI develops role as surgical planning tool
As breast MRI solidifies its role in the screening of certain high-risk patients, increasing numbers of breast surgeons and radiologists are examining its use as a surgical planning tool as well. They're finding that using breast MRI prior to surgery catches areas of occult disease, enables the development of better surgical plans, and decreases resection rates for breast cancer patients.
September 1, 2008
Grobmyer Stephen
Making the business case for dedicated breast MRI
While evidence grows in support of the clinical efficacy of breast MRI, making a business case for installing a dedicated system can still be a challenge. Any facility considering the plunge must analyze various factors, from procedure volume to staffing needs to reimbursement.
September 1, 2008
Shermis Robin
Breast MRI gains momentum for screening high-risk women
Advocates of breast MRI screening won a major victory in 2007, when the American Cancer Society (ACS) published new guidelines recommending that women at high risk for breast cancer augment their annual mammogram with an annual breast MRI. But breast MRI proponents shouldn't rest on their laurels, as more work remains to ensure that breast MRI screening is available to all women who would benefit from it.
September 1, 2008
Kuhl Christiane
BSD Medical teams with GE
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Brachytherapy and hyperthermia therapy developer BSD Medical will integrate its cancer treatment system with an MRI scanner from GE Healthcare.
August 31, 2008
PET helps discover why moods change
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Brain scans taken at different times of the year suggest that the actions of the serotonin transporter, which regulate the mood-altering neurotransmitter serotonin, vary by season, according to a new study.
August 31, 2008
CMS' IMRT lands three new installs
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Monaco intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) treatment planning system from radiation therapy planning firm CMS is now in operation at three healthcare facilities.
August 28, 2008
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