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Spectrum Dynamics receives 510(k) for D-SPECT
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Israeli gamma camera developer Spectrum Dynamics of Tirat Hacarmel has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its D-SPECT cardiac system with BroadView imaging technology.
November 26, 2006
Alara gets FDA clearance for CRystalView R200
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Computed radiography (CR) developer Alara has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration clearance for its CRystalView R200 desktop CR system for general radiography applications.
November 26, 2006
MRI study puts new slant on how to sit
By Edward Susman
CHICAGO - A new MRI study finds that sitting up straight may not be the best way to sit to prevent back pain and injury. Researchers from the U.S. and Canada presented their findings on Monday at the 2006 RSNA meeting.
November 26, 2006
CTCA shows cost-effectiveness in the EU
By Jonathan S. Batchelor
CHICAGO - CT coronary angiography (CTCA) demonstrates a cost-effective method in the European Union (EU) for the diagnosis of coronary artery disease compared with traditional diagnostic modalities, according to data presented by German researchers at the 2006 RSNA meeting on Monday.
November 26, 2006
Lung CT CAD boosts performance of less experienced radiologists
By Erik L. Ridley
CHICAGO - Computer-aided detection (CAD) systems can help radiologists with minimal and moderate experience in detecting lung nodules on chest CT scans, according to researchers from the University of Maryland, Baltimore.
November 26, 2006
CompuMed nets China install for OsteoGram
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Medical informatics firm CompuMed reports that the first OsteoGram-enhanced DirectView DR 3000 digital x-ray system by Eastman Kodak Health Group of Rochester, NY, has been installed in Wuxi, China.
November 26, 2006
VC CAD face-off reveals system differences
By Eric Barnes
CHICAGO - To assess sensitivity and false-positive rates for colon computer-aided detection (CAD) as a second reader, researchers from Berlin pitted three colon CAD) systems against each other. They presented their findings on Sunday at the 2006 RSNA meeting.
November 26, 2006
Mikron, Swissray partner
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiology equipment distributor Mikron Digital Imaging of Livonia, MI, has announced that it has partnered with digital radiography developer Swissray International of Elizabeth, NJ.
November 26, 2006
Merge eMed adds to MergeMammo installs
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Merge eMed, a division of Merge Healthcare of Milwaukee, reported it has installed its MergeMammo workstation for digital mammography at numerous sites in the U.S.
November 26, 2006
Philips RSNA highlights include MRI, DR, SPECT introductions
By Wayne Forrest, Brian Casey
CHICAGO - New product introductions in MRI, digital radiography (DR), and SPECT are among the highlights in the RSNA booth of Andover, MA-based Philips Medical Systems. The company is also touting enhancements in its CT, ultrasound, PACS, and speech recognition business.
November 26, 2006
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Cryoablation reduces metastatic cancer pain
By Edward Susman
CHICAGO - Image-guided percutaneous cryoablation of cancer metastases is safe and effective in reducing pain in patients who have not received relief from other treatments, according to the findings from an ongoing study presented at the 2006 RSNA meeting.
November 26, 2006
Skip gadolinium for MRA surveillance of endovascular coils
By Shalmali Pal
CHICAGO - Gadolinum-enhanced MR angiography (MRA) for following up coil treatment in intracranial aneurysm patients makes the exam more costly and less efficient, according to a presentation this week at the RSNA meeting.
November 26, 2006
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