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Group uses electron beam CT for functional CT of kidneys
By Eric Barnes
Many recent advances in CT have focused on creating high-resolution anatomical images from thin-section data. Functional research has largely been relegated to the sidelines. But a new experiment is promising in its use of functional CT to fill a real clinical need. Researchers measured the kidney's glomerular filtration rate using electron beam CT (EBCT) in an animal model.
February 7, 2007
How to calculate your MRI suite safety score
By Tobias Gilk
How effective are the safety practices in your MRI suite? Find out how your facility scores when it comes to safety by using this interactive calculator, developed by MRI architectural consultant Tobias Gilk. Your score can help determine how effective your current safety practices are and, more importantly, help identify ways to improve safety for your patients and staff.
February 7, 2007
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Compact US market on the rise
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The compact ultrasound market will exceed $1 billion in worldwide revenues by 2011, according to a report from ultrasound research and consulting firm Klein Biomedical Consultants of New York City.
February 6, 2007
AuntMinnie.com Ultrasound Insider
By Erik L. Ridley
February 6, 2007
Bio-Imaging completes Theralys acquisition
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Bio-Imaging Technologies of Newtown, PA, has acquired Theralys of Lyon, France, a provider of customized imaging services in the field of central nervous system disorders (CNS) and neurovascular diseases.
February 6, 2007
External anal sphincter defect findings nearly equivalent on MR, US
By Jonathan S. Batchelor
Endoanal MRI and endoanal ultrasound demonstrate nearly equal capabilities for depicting external anal sphincter (EAS) defects in patients with fecal incontinence. A four-year, multicenter study from the Netherlands has found that both modalities are sensitive tools for preoperative assessment and both techniques can be used to depict surgically repairable anterior EAS defects.
February 6, 2007
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Can sonographers save ultrasound for radiology?
By Brian Casey
February 5, 2007
Ultrasound continues to make inroads in breast imaging
By Shalmali Pal
A pair of recent studies focused on advanced techniques in sonography for breast imaging. First, researchers from the University of Chicago share their preliminary experience with an automated whole-breast ultrasound device (WhoBUS). In the second study, researchers from Korea and the U.S. compare tissue harmonic imaging (THI) to conventional sonography in characterizing solid breast masses.
February 5, 2007
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Sonographers: Highly experienced, vastly underappreciated
Sonographers have always played a central role in disease diagnosis. Unfortunately, radiologists have generally ignored their contributions, pretending that the sonographer was simply another version of a technologist. In an editorial opinion, Terry DuBose explains why sonographers, currently undervalued by sonologists, could actually be the key to keeping sonography in the hands of imaging experts.
February 5, 2007
DMS inks Butler deal
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Direct Medical Systems (DMS) of San Ramon, CA, has signed a five-year distribution deal with Butler Animal Health Supply.
February 4, 2007
Fonar places system in Minneapolis
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
MRI vendor Fonar of Melville, NY, has sold an Upright MRI system to the Center for Diagnostic Imaging (CDI) in Minneapolis.
February 4, 2007
Varian gets Irish Trilogy sale
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation therapy firm Varian Medical Systems has received an order for its Trilogy Tx image-guided radiosurgery system from Beacon Hospital in Dublin, Ireland.
February 4, 2007
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