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MRI risk isn't standing still -- are you?
MRI magnet technology marches steadily forward, improving every year. As the technology advances, we find new clinical applications for MRI. Unfortunately, many facilities are frozen testaments to the safety needs of years past. MRI architectural consultant Tobias Gilk discusses the changes that make re-evaluating the safety provisions of your MRI facility so vitally important to your patients, staff, and equipment.
January 28, 2007
MRI should be preferred test for suspected acute stroke
By Shalmali Pal
MRI should replace CT as the first-line test for accurate diagnosis of suspected acute stroke, according to a study published today in the Lancet. The authors found that MRI was superior to CT for diagnosing ischemic stroke, as well as acute and chronic hemorrhage. While cost is an issue with MRI, its greater diagnostic accuracy would justify the extra expense, they said.
January 25, 2007
Philips, Ascent to bring 200 DR systems to China
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Andover, MA-based Philips Medical Systems and Chinese medical equipment wholesaler Ascent Profit have signed an agreement to deliver 200 high-end radiography systems to hospitals in China.
January 25, 2007
Advanced Medical Isotopes licenses actinium patent
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Medical isotope developer Advanced Medical Isotopes of Kennewick, WA, reported that it has licensed a U.S. patent for preparing actinium-225.
January 25, 2007
AuntMinnieTV: Ultrasound elastography may help women avoid breast biopsy
By Brian Casey
January 25, 2007
Give a little bit! Give a little bit of your temporal cortex to me
By Shalmali Pal
When it comes to being charitable, Bill and Melinda Gates, Oprah, and Brangelina may have more in common than just open wallets. A recent fMRI study indicates that a specific region of the brain is linked to altruism and empathy. Interestingly enough, this particular region is not associated with the neurological areas that are responsible for higher functioning.
January 25, 2007
64-slice CT takes on dual-source in cardiac radiation dose
By Eric Barnes
Does dual-source CT imaging produce half the dose or twice the dose of single-source 64-slice CT -- or something in between? Researchers from the Cleveland Clinic Foundation imaged more than 500 patients on one scanner or the other to find out how the effective dose stacked up in the imaging of several cardiac indications.
January 25, 2007
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Virtual colonoscopy turf war takes a twist
By Brian Casey
January 24, 2007
FlowCardia launches Crosser stent portfolio in Europe
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Endovascular device developer FlowCardia said that it is making its Crosser 14P, 14S, and 18 chronic total occlusion (CTO) recanalization catheters available in the European Union (EU).
January 24, 2007
ev3 gets FDA approval for Protege RX
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Interventional device firm ev3 of Plymouth, MN, has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for its Protege RX carotid stent.
January 24, 2007
Tyco to spin off healthcare division
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Industrial conglomerate Tyco International of Mansfield, MA, plans to spin off its healthcare division, which includes contrast developer Mallinckrodt of St. Louis.
January 24, 2007
Zonare adds Emory to client roster
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Ultrasound developer Zonare Medical Systems reported that it has recently installed the company's z.one ultrasound system at Emory University in Atlanta.
January 24, 2007
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