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PET helps uncover dopamine's influence on alcoholism
By Wayne Forrest
Positron emission tomography (PET) is helping researchers determine if a connection exists between dopamine levels in the brain and the risk of alcoholism within a family, or the threat of relapse for a detoxified alcoholic.
October 4, 2006
Contrast-enhanced US shines in solid organ injury imaging
By Erik L. Ridley
Contrast-enhanced sonography outperforms noncontrast-enhanced sonography in detecting and visualizing injuries to solid organs such as the liver and spleen, according to researchers from the University of California, Davis.
October 4, 2006
CIVCO hires VP, launches Zonare needles
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Ultrasound and radiotherapy vendor CIVCO Medical Solutions of Kalona, IA, has named Mike Marshall as vice president of engineering.
October 3, 2006
VA awards contract extension to Elekta
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has renewed its contract with Swedish radiation therapy firm Elekta for one year, with the option of three more years.
October 3, 2006
Flat-panel detectors, workflow fuel European C-arm market
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Replacement of older image intensifier-based C-arm systems with flat-panel detector technology and the transition into a digital radiology environment to enhance workflow are two factors driving the European C-arm market.
October 3, 2006
Fuji promotes mammogram campaign
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Fujifilm Medical Systems USA of Stamford, CT, has launched a national public education campaign called "Images of Health: Mammograms for a Million Moms," to help save lives by encouraging more women in the U.S. to receive a mammogram.
October 3, 2006
NeuroLogica adds support for Medtronic StealthStation
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Mobile CT developer NeuroLogica of Danvers, MA, reported that its CereTom portable and cordless head and neck mobile CT scanner is compatible with Minneapolis-based Medtronic's StealthStation system, an image-guided surgical navigation tool.
October 3, 2006
Aurora names Valters as VP
Breast MRI technology developer Aurora Imaging Technology has selected William Valters as its vice president of sales.
October 2, 2006
Abbott launches Xience V stent
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Interventional device developer Abbott Vascular has begun the international launch of its Xience V everolimus-eluting coronary stent system, according to the Redwood City, CA-based company.
October 2, 2006
GE releases FASTlab for PET radiopharma production
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
GE Healthcare of Chalfont St. Giles, U.K., has released its FASTlab chemistry system for PET radiopharmaceutical production.
October 2, 2006
Does mammography cure cancer?
By Brian Casey
October 2, 2006
Swissray gets Brigham and Women's install
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Digital x-ray developer Swissray International reported that it has placed one of its digital radiography systems at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston.
October 2, 2006
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