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Perfusion MRI: A multifaceted modality for myocardial ischemia
By Shalmali Pal
SEATTLE - SPECT may be the clinical standard for perfusion assessment of myocardial ischemia and PET may offer more accuracy, but MRI is an equally valid option, according to a presentation Sunday at the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) meeting.
May 7, 2006
Siemens reports first Biograph 64 patient scans
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Siemens Medical Solutions said that the first patients have been scanned with its Biograph 64-slice PET/CT scanner.
May 7, 2006
IMV report says US utilization grows
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
An estimated 31.2 million ultrasound exams were performed in 2005, according to a report published by market research and consulting firm IMV Medical Information Division.
May 7, 2006
Astrue resigns from Epix
MRI contrast developer Epix Pharmaceuticals interim CEO Michael Astrue has resigned.
May 7, 2006
Schering divests CIS radiopharma unit
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
German contrast media firm Schering has completed the divestiture of the radiopharmaceutical business of CIS bio international to a consortium formed by Belgian companies Ion Beam Applications and the Institut National des Radioéléments (IRE).
May 7, 2006
CTA narrows down plaque patterns in coronary arteries
Coronary plaque types and distribution patterns seen with CT angiography (CTA) may predict clinically significant coronary artery disease, according to a study from Weill Medical College of Cornell University in New York City.
May 7, 2006
Swedes want to perform VC, but many lack equipment, training
By Eric Barnes
Less than a quarter of Sweden's radiology departments perform virtual colonoscopy, but not for lack of interest in the procedure, a new study finds. Rather, the lack of multidetector CT scanners and training opportunities were the top reasons for not performing VC.
May 7, 2006
MRI accurately pinpoints common, benign liver lesions
By Shalmali Pal
SEATTLE - Before the first image is even taken, radiologists conducting MR studies of the liver must have a thorough knowledge of a patient's clinical history, according to a presentation Saturday at the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) meeting. This information will help determine the category of liver disease the patient may have, which is crucial for guiding the imaging exam.
May 6, 2006
HCG opens modular facility for GE 3-tesla MRI
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A modular MRI facility built by HCG Building Technologies of Ceres, CA, to house a 3-tesla MRI magnet from GE Healthcare of Chalfont St. Giles, U.K. has opened at the University of California, San Diego.
May 4, 2006
Elekta lands U.K. orders
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Swedish radiation therapy firm Elekta will be installing six linear accelerators for radiation therapy at five hospitals in the U.K.
May 4, 2006
Medipattern release version 2.0
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Canadian computer-aided detection (CAD) software developer Medipattern of Toronto has released version 2.0 of its B-CAD software for breast ultrasound.
May 4, 2006
Medrad hits Stellant milestone
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Contrast injector technology firm Medrad has installed its 5,000th Stellant CT injection system, the Indianola, PA, company announced this week.
May 4, 2006
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