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Dual-time-point PET spots local, distant breast metastases
By Jonathan S. Batchelor
Dual-time-point FDG-PET can aid in the differentiation of malignant from normal tissue in the breast, as well as in the detection of locoregional and distant metastasis from primary breast cancer, according to scientists from the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. The technique involves scanning a patient at two distinct time intervals in order to quantify radiotracer uptake.
September 13, 2006
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Two studies define role of molecular imaging, therapy in endocrine carcinoma
By Shalmali Pal
Digestive endocrine tumors would seem to be as intricate as the digestive system itself, so it's no wonder that clinicians are searching for the best imaging modality to diagnose, differentiate, and treat endocrine tumors. Two recent studies looked at how molecular imaging and therapy fared in this disease. A group from Poland evaluated endocrine cancer response to treatment with a radiolabeled somatostatin analogue, while researchers in France tested two molecular imaging techniques in endocrine cancers as a tool for diagnosis and staging.
September 13, 2006
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3D AAA evaluation
3D 64-slice CT of patient scanned for pre-operative evaluation of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). The 3D reconstructed image clearly shows the relationship between the horseshoe kidney with the lumen and thrombus of the aneurysm.
September 12, 2006
Abbott nets CE Mark for Emboshield Pro
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Interventional firm Abbott Vascular has received the European CE Mark for its Emboshield Pro embolic protection device.
September 12, 2006
Philips adds Ambient Experience install
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Philips Medical Systems has completed installation of its Ambient Experience CT Suite with a 64-slice CT scanner at Laughlin Memorial Hospital in Greeneville, TN.
September 12, 2006
Zonare signs Montefiore
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Ultrasound developer Zonare Medical Systems has installed two of its z.one ultrasound systems at Montefiore Medical Center in New York City.
September 12, 2006
Cell>Point names Rollo as president
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiopharmaceutical developer Cell>Point of Englewood, CO, has named former Philips Medical Systems chief medical officer Dr. David Rollo as its president.
September 12, 2006
Hologic receives DEXA 510(k) clearance
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Women's imaging vendor Hologic of Bedford, MA, reported that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared the company's Hip Structure Analysis (HSA) software for use in its dual-energy x-ray (DEXA) bone densitometers.
September 12, 2006
CAD will be key to VC screening
By Eric Barnes
As computer-aided detection (CAD) systems for virtual colonoscopy (VC) grow more sophisticated, they will become key ingredients for virtual colonoscopy practice, according to Dr. Christopher Beaulieu, who spoke about the forces driving the need for CAD in VC screening.
September 12, 2006
EndoCare gets 510(k) for cryoablation device
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Cryoablation vendor Endocare has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to market its new Cryocare CN2 system.
September 11, 2006
CIVCO debuts new Mammotome cover
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Ultrasound and radiotherapy vendor CIVCO Medical Solutions has introduced a newly designed Mammotome cover.
September 11, 2006
IsoRay promotes Hunt to CFO, raises seed prices
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Medical isotope firm IsoRay said it has promoted its controller, Jonathan Hunt, to the position of chief financial officer (CFO).
September 11, 2006
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