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Contrast media add valuable information in US applications

By Erik L. Ridley

ATLANTIC CITY - Ultrasound contrast media is useful in many radiological applications and helps clinical practice, according to Dr. Yuko Kono of the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). She spoke Thursday during a session at this week's 2007 Leading Edge in Diagnostic Ultrasound conference.

May 3, 2007

MRI, CT prove their metal for imaging orthopedic hardware

By Shalmali Pal

Musculoskeletal imaging experts may love to chew on the advantages of one imaging modality over another for assessing prostheses, but the clinicians ordering up these exams just want answers, especially if the hardware has gone awry. Dr. Kenneth Buckwalter discusses ways to optimize scan techniques in the presence of orthopedic hardware.

May 3, 2007

Speech recognition cuts report turnaround times

By Wayne Forrest

Speech recognition technology can reduce report generation time from days to hours, especially when used in tandem with RIS/PACS, according to a pair of studies from Europe. Careful planning and integration with PACS are keys to a successful speech recognition implementation, according to researchers.

May 3, 2007

ACS study cites mammo use behind cancer drop

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

A new study issued by the American Cancer Society (ACS) this week states that breast cancer rates began falling long before the suspension of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) -- and the study credits mammography screening with contributing to the decline.

May 2, 2007

SCCT to honor young researchers of cardiovascular CT

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) has created an annual award program focused on innovation in the field of patient care.

May 2, 2007

Toshiba nets large Xario order from OIT

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The Oregon Institute of Technology (OIT) has purchased 20 Xario ultrasound systems from Tustin, CA-based Toshiba America Medical Systems for its new $22 million Oregon Center for Health Professions.

May 2, 2007