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AuntMinnie.com Molecular Imaging Insider
By Jonathan S. Batchelor
August 27, 2006
Prototype MR unit offers fine spatial, temporal resolution -- sans magnet
By Shalmali Pal
Inexpensive, compact, and mobile are three words that are rarely associated with MRI. But researchers in California have designed an experimental MR system that uses optical atomic magnetometry instead of a superconducting magnet and cryogenics, which could one day lead to a new breed of portable MR units, as well as the ability to image in the presence of metal implants.
August 27, 2006
AuntMinnie.com MRI Insider
By Shalmali Pal
August 27, 2006
Safeguard Scientific acquires $20 million stake in Rubicor
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Minimally invasive breast biopsy developer Rubicor Medical reported that Safeguard Scientifics has provided $20 million in growth capital, while ITX International Equity put up $5 million as part of a $30 million Series C financing round.
August 24, 2006
Fuji partners with NBCF
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Fujifilm Medical Systems USA has entered into collaboration with the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF), according to the Dallas-based nonprofit charity.
August 24, 2006
CEUS boosts percutaneous biopsy accuracy
By Erik L. Ridley
Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) performed before percutaneous biopsy of focal liver lesions can improve the diagnostic accuracy of the procedure, according to research published in the September issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.
August 24, 2006
Breast MRI takes on CT in hepatic lesions and intraductal carcinoma
By Shalmali Pal
Two new studies have examined the role of MRI and CT in breast cancer and subsequent metastatic disease. Radiologists in New York City sought to find out whether MRI should be used to differentiate benign and malignant lesions in patients with indeterminate CT findings. And Japanese researchers pitted MRI against multidetector-row CT (MDCT) for determining the lesion margins for surgical removal. They found that one modality was superior to the other.
August 24, 2006
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AGA Medical, BVM end U.K. distribution deal
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Interventional device developer AGA Medical of Minneapolis has reached an agreement with medical products distributor BVM of Hinckley, U.K., to terminate its distribution contract.
August 23, 2006
Elekta acquires majority in BMEI
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Swedish radiation therapy firm Elekta reported that it has acquired an 80% equity stake in Beijing Medical Equipment Institute (BMEI), a Chinese provider of radiation therapy equipment.
August 23, 2006
GE, Volcano get 510(k) for integrated DR/US product
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Multimodality vendor GE Healthcare and intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) developer Volcano of Rancho Cordova, CA, said that they have received U.S. Food and Drug Administration 510(k) clearance to integrate products.
August 23, 2006
IMV report finds strong PET procedure growth
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
An estimated 1.13 million clinical PET patient studies were performed in the U.S. in 2005, up 60% from the 706,100 total studies produced in 2003, according to a report released by market research and consulting firm IMV Medical Information Division.
August 23, 2006
Kodak inks deal with Medlink
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Eastman Kodak Health Group has signed a multiyear distribution agreement with Medlink Imaging.
August 23, 2006
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