Clinical News: Page 2798

Calcium contrast boosts T2-weighted signal in molecular MRI
By Shalmali Pal
A calcium-sensitive contrast agent, married with superparamagnetic iron oxide particles (SPIO), could make MR studies of the brain on a molecular level feasible, according to researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge.
December 5, 2006
Pilot study shows stereotactic radiosurgery safely treats epileptic seizures
By Edward Susman
SAN DIEGO - For patients who want to avoid open surgery, stereotactic radiosurgery offers a safe alternative for the treatment of mesial temporal lobe epilepsy, according to a presentation this week at the North American Regional Epilepsy Congress.
December 5, 2006
High accuracy but inhomogeneous tagging seen in prepless VC
By Eric Barnes
Belgian researchers are clearly catching up to the Italians in the art of prepless virtual colonoscopy, a technique that enhances patient comfort but adds work to the radiologist's day. In a modestly polyp-rich cohort, the Belgians achieved 100% sensitivity for lesions 10 mm and larger, using optical colonoscopy as their reference standard.
December 5, 2006
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Varian implements titanium applicator
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation therapy firm Varian Medical Systems has developed a new MRI-compatible titanium applicator as a more rigid alternative for brachytherapy treatment than existing plastic versions.
December 4, 2006
Sectra posts solid Q2 sales
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Swedish technology developer Sectra reported solid growth in revenues in its medical division in the company's fiscal 2006 second quarter (end-October 31).
December 4, 2006
Cedara, Eklin partner on Keeneland install
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Cedara Software and veterinary digital radiography, PACS, and informatics developer Eklin Medical Systems of Santa Clara, CA, have partnered on the installation of a new digital review and archiving system at equine auction facility Keeneland in Lexington, KY.
December 4, 2006
Fonar nets German sale
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
MRI vendor Fonar of Melville, NY, has sold its Upright MRI system to a diagnostic outpatient center in Hanover, Germany.
December 4, 2006
Daxor selects Margouleff
Medical instrumentation and biotechnology firm Daxor has named Dr. Donald Margouleff as its director of nuclear medicine.
December 4, 2006
Ferrania names Lattimer to U.K. post
The U.K. division of medical imaging device and software developer Ferrania Imaging Technologies of Cairo Montenotte, Italy, has appointed Hannah Lattimer as its marketing executive and sales coordinator for both its LifeImaging and PhotoColor Systems (PCS) divisions.
December 4, 2006
Eastern European PACS market to expand
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Eastern European PACS market was worth $9.7 million (U.S.) in 2005, and is expected to grow to $29.3 million by 2012, according to market research and consulting firm Frost & Sullivan.
December 4, 2006
Advanced Magnetics adds to executive lineup
MRI contrast developer Advanced Magnetics has named Timothy Healey as senior vice president of commercial operations.
December 3, 2006
Ellex buys Innovative Imaging
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Australian firm Ellex Medical Lasers Limited has acquired ophthalmic ultrasound developer Innovative Imaging of Sacramento, CA.
December 3, 2006
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