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Neurognostics adds clients
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Functional MRI (fMRI) developer Neurognostics has inked a deal to provide its fMRI system to the Cleveland Clinic and the University of Iowa in Iowa City.
September 16, 2007
Study reveals radiologists' odd interactions with lung CAD
By Eric Barnes
It's a good thing that using computer-aided detection (CAD) to find lung nodules at CT has turned out to be worth the effort. Because how radiologists interact with the systems can be mysteriously counterintuitive. New research at California's Stanford University aims to optimize the value of CAD by better understanding radiologists' reactions to it.
September 16, 2007
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CBCT C-arm allows repeat intraoperative imaging
By Kathlyn Stone
A new 3D intraoperative imaging technology could provide surgeons with submillimeter spatial resolution and soft-tissue visibility in near real-time, according to its creators at the University of Toronto (UT) in Ontario, Canada. Currently used in trials with human subjects, the conebeam CT on a mobile C-arm (CBCT C-arm) can acquire a full volume image in a single rotation.
September 16, 2007
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Judge derails Illinois MRI leasing suit
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan will refile a class-action lawsuit by October 11 against 11 companies that operate MRI centers in the Chicago area after a circuit court judge temporarily derailed the case, saying he needs more details.
September 13, 2007
ICRco, Codonics sign private-label deal
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Computed radiography (CR) vendor iCRco of Torrance, CA, has entered into an agreement for global distribution of printer and media products from Codonics of Middleburg Heights, OH.
September 13, 2007
IBA to acquire full interest in CIS Bio
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Belgian radiopharmaceutical firm Ion Beam Applications (IBA) plans to expand its stake in French biomedical technology company CIS Bio International to own 100% of the company.
September 13, 2007
Virtual Imaging wins FDA clearance for FluoroPro
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Virtual Imaging of Deerfield Beach, FL, has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its new high-resolution digital acquisition system, FluoroPro.
September 13, 2007
Philips to retool healthcare operations
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Dutch industrial conglomerate Royal Philips Electronics this week announced a corporate restructuring that includes the merging of its consumer and professional healthcare divisions into a single unit.
September 13, 2007
Mathematical models evaluate dynamics of tumor growth, efficacy of combined cancer therapies
Drugs that prevent malignant tumors from developing their own blood supply are attracting considerable interest in clinical oncology. Preclinical studies suggest that anti-angiogenic drugs will have the greatest effect when used in tandem with chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy. The question is: How can these elements combine into the most effective treatment regime?
September 13, 2007
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Development progresses on CZT-based MR/SPECT prototype
By Wayne Forrest
PROVIDENCE, RI - A group of private and academic researchers is developing a multimodule cadmium zinc telluride (CZT) ring prototype for simultaneous MRI/SPECT preclinical imaging. While the technology is initially designed for animal imaging, it could ultimately be used for specific applications in humans, according to the research group.
September 13, 2007
Linac/MRI prototype allows real-time tumor tracking during rad therapy
By Kathlyn Stone
Scientists at the University of Alberta Cross Cancer Institute in Canada are constructing a system that couples a linear accelerator (linac) with an MR scanner that will provide real-time tracking of tumors and healthy tissues during irradiation. The Alberta Cancer Board has received U.S. and international patents for the system, called Advanced Real-Time Adaptive RadioTherapy (ART).
September 13, 2007
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How to run a vascular screening program
By Brian Casey
September 12, 2007
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