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Penn researchers utilize new lung MR techniques
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in Philadelphia are working with two new techniques for lung imaging with MRI: the use of hyperpolarized helium (3He) for ventilation imaging in humans, and injected polarized carbon-13 (C-13) labeled molecules in animal models.
March 6, 2007
CAD may improve breast mass differentiation on 3D US studies
By Erik L. Ridley
Computer-aided detection (CAD) technology may improve the accuracy of radiologists in distinguishing malignant breast masses from benign masses on 3D volumetric ultrasound images, according to researchers from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.
March 6, 2007
MDCT offers cost-effective, reliable diagnosis in low-risk angina patients
By Eric Barnes
As many as 6 million patients with chest pain are admitted to emergency departments every year in the U.S. Coronary CT angiography (CTA), despite real limitations, has been shown to diagnose some patients quickly and accurately. In a new study, 64-slice CTA provided the correct diagnosis in 95% of patients with low-risk acute chest pain, leading the authors to conclude that CTA was well suited to diagnosing this population. Still, a quarter of the patients needed additional examination to determine that CT had been correct all along.
March 6, 2007
Del posts strong Q2
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Strong overseas sales helped propel Del Medical Systems Group to solid growth in fiscal 2007 second-quarter revenues, while the division's operating profit doubled.
March 5, 2007
Global contrast market poised for growth
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The global medical contrast media market is expected to reach $15 billion in revenues in 2010, according to a report from market research firm Kalorama Information of Rockville, MD.
March 5, 2007
Misonix, Partnermed sign Scandinavian HIFU deal
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Ultrasound technology developer Misonix said it has entered into a distribution agreement in Scandinavia for the firm's Sonoblate 500 high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) device with Partnermed.
March 5, 2007
SNMTS disburses scholarships
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The SNM Technologist Section (SNMTS) recently bestowed $50,000 in Paul Cole and Mickey Williams Minority Student scholarships for molecular imaging/nuclear medicine technologist students during its Mid-Winter Educational Symposium held in San Antonio.
March 5, 2007
Sectra grows revenues in Q3
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Swedish technology developer Sectra reported solid growth in revenues in its medical division in the company's fiscal 2006 third quarter (end-January 31).
March 5, 2007
Quantum adds to customer roster
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiology vendor Quantum Medical Imaging of Ronkonkoma, NY, has added several new clients for its digital radiography (DR) equipment.
March 5, 2007
VisEn, Merck to develop molecular imaging agents
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Optical imaging developer VisEn Medical has entered a multiyear joint research and development program with Merck to create and apply a range of fluorescence imaging agents for real-time imaging of key disease biomarkers in vivo.
March 5, 2007
Meridian adds French language capabilities
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
U.K. software developer Meridian Technique said it now offers a French version of its OrthoView4 orthopedic planning application.
March 5, 2007
Merge releases new version of mammo application
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiology informatics and advanced visualization developer Merge Healthcare said it has released version 7.0 of its mammography workstation application, MergeMammo.
March 5, 2007
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