Clinical News: Page 3171

VC antispasmodics show mixed distension results, real patient-acceptance gains
By Eric Barnes
Virtual colonoscopy studies using intravenous antispasmodics continue to garner mixed results regarding their ability to optimize colonic distension. In fact, two European trials recently came to opposing conclusions on distension. One of the studies, however, found that patients overwhelmingly preferred virtual colonoscopy when they received the drugs.
August 26, 2004
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New study adapts neurocysticercosis diagnosis for India
By N. Shivapriya
A new study attempts to make neurocysticercosis diagnosis in India easier and more accurate. It suggests modifications to the existing international criteria based on the imaging and clinical features of the disease as it occurs in the country.
August 25, 2004
Equine competitors get gold-medal care at Markopoulo clinic
By Matt King
Athletes aren't the only ones receiving expert medical care at the Olympic Games in Athens. Horses are getting state-of-the-art treatment at the Markopoulo Olympic Equestrian Centre. Their injuries, fortunately, have been few and far between.
August 25, 2004
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Richardson to distribute Planar mammo display
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Display vendor Richardson Electronics said it will distribute Planar Systems' DomeC5i flat-panel system for displaying and viewing mammograms.
August 25, 2004
Impac gets Nasdaq delisting notice
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation oncology firm Impac Medical Systems of Mountain View, CA, has received notice from the Nasdaq stock market that its shares could be delisted from the exchange by September 2.
August 25, 2004
MRI pumps up diagnosis of steroid-related osteonecrosis
By Shalmali Pal
Outside the realm of sports and performance enhancement, steroids are a valuable medical treatment. Long-term steroid use, however, can have devastating effects on the body, notably osteonecrosis. Japanese researchers have successfully used MRI to diagnose the condition, and to discover the link between steroid dosage and osteonecrosis.
August 25, 2004
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Texas hospital buys GE cardiac package
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Multimodality vendor GE Healthcare of Waukesha, WI, has sold a package of cardiac imaging and monitoring equipment to Doctor's Hospital of Dallas.
August 24, 2004
Neoprobe extends Japanese distribution deal
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Gamma probe developer Neoprobe of Dublin, OH, has extended its agreement with its Japanese distributor to include the company's Quantix product line.
August 24, 2004
IDC scores digital x-ray installs
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Canadian digital x-ray developer Imaging Dynamics has landed two more U.S. installations for its Xplorer 1800 digital radiography system.
August 24, 2004
Aurora adds Northwest Arkansas to client roster
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Breast MRI technology developer Aurora Imaging Technology has completed the installation of its 1.5-tesla dedicated breast MRI system with bilateral rotating delivery of excitation off-resonance (RODEO) imaging technology at the Breast Center of Northwest Arkansas in Fayetteville, AR.
August 24, 2004
MR vs. CT? Stroke imaging hinges on more than modality
By Eric Barnes
These days, MR and CT are playing important triage and treatment planning roles to help reduce the devastating effects of acute stroke. But which is the best imaging choice? The answer may depend more on the practice than the modality, according to Dr. Jay Cinnamon.
August 24, 2004
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MRI pulls its weight in pectorals
By Matt King
Pectoralis injuries are rare, but they occur notably among athletes, particularly weightlifters and bodybuilders. Studies show how MRI weighs in when it comes to evaluating these injuries.
August 24, 2004
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