Clinical News: Page 2902

NAS inks prostate brachytherapy deal with Novation
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation therapy firm North American Scientific said it has been awarded a contract for its Prospera I-125 and Pd-103 brachytherapy sources from Irving, TX-based Novation, the healthcare contracting services firm for VHA and the University HealthSystem Consortium.
May 17, 2006
Biophan adds to advisory board
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
MRI-compatible device firm Biophan Technologies of West Henrietta, NY, has added Mark Ladd, Ph.D., and Harald Quick, Ph.D., to its scientific advisory board.
May 17, 2006
Color Doppler US shines for carpal tunnel syndrome
By Erik L. Ridley
Color Doppler sonography outperforms grayscale sonography in characterizing median nerve involvement in suspected carpal tunnel syndrome patients, according to research published in the May issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.
May 17, 2006
Early studies indicate Botox bolsters cancer treatment
By Shalmali Pal
Botulinum toxin, commonly known as Botox, is used for blocking muscle spasms, barring excessive sweat, and, of course, banishing wrinkles. Now a multidisciplinary group in Belgium has found that botulinum toxin can boost cancer treatment by opening up a tumor's vascular bed, making it more receptive to radiation and chemotherapy.
May 17, 2006
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Bone marrow edema on preop MR correlates with vertebroplasty success
By Shalmali Pal
On prevertebroplasty MRI, the loss of signal intensity from the vertebral bone marrow space is indicative of bone marrow edema. This information is useful for determining which vertebrae should be treated. Now, researchers in Japan have studied the direct connection between bone marrow edema patterns on preoperative MRI and clinical outcome after percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP).
May 17, 2006
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AuntMinnie.com CT Radiology Insider
By Eric Barnes
May 16, 2006
Klein report names Philips top ultrasound vendor
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Ultrasound consulting firm Klein Biomedical Consultants (KBC) of New York City has ranked Philips Medical Systems as the market leader of the overall U.S. diagnostic ultrasound market.
May 16, 2006
Stereotaxis, Siemens extend partnership
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Image-guided interventional surgery firm Stereotaxis and Siemens Medical Solutions have signed a three-year extension to their joint development agreement.
May 16, 2006
Cedara signs GIP CPAGE
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Canadian medical imaging software developer Cedara Software said it has been named the exclusive electronic patient record (EPR) supplier of French hospital association GIP CPAGE.
May 16, 2006
Siemens debuts new echo capabilities
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Siemens Medical Solutions is introducing several new ultrasound applications at this week's annual scientific sessions of the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) in Boston.
May 16, 2006
Hansen unveils new robotic catheter system
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Robotic technology developer Hansen Medical of Mountain View, CA, will showcase its new Sensei robotic catheter system in Boston at the Heart Rhythm Society's scientific conference this week.
May 16, 2006
Bone and Joint Disorders: Differential Diagnosis in Conventional Radiology
One of the strengths of Bone and Joint Disorders is the presentation of the differential diagnoses in tabular form, which allows for a quick and easy reference. Additional associated x-ray findings, and clinical information, are provided for each listed disease entity.
May 16, 2006
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