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Echo-planar MR spectroscopy improves mood in depressed patients
By Tracie L. Thompson
Can undergoing MRI have a therapeutic effect? Massachusetts researchers have found that a particular exam frequently improved the mood of bipolar psychiatric patients -- results that weren't replicated when different exams were performed or normal controls were scanned.
January 14, 2004
US combo boosts detection, characterization of perianal inflammation
By Erik L. Ridley
Combining transperineal grayscale and color Doppler ultrasound yields increased detection and comprehensive characterization of perianal abscesses and fistulas, according to research published in the January issue of the Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine.
January 14, 2004
Molecular Imaging names CFO
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
PET services provider Molecular Imaging has appointed Dennis Mulroy as CFO.
January 13, 2004
VirtualScopics partners with University of Rochester
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Image-analysis vendor VirtualScopics has signed an agreement with the University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, NY, to install a GE Medical Systems 1.5-tesla Signa Infinity TwinSpeed MRI scanner at the facility.
January 13, 2004
Boston Scientific shows uptick in preliminary 2003 results
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Interventional device developer Boston Scientific of Natick, MA, has released preliminary results for its fiscal fourth quarter and 2003.
January 13, 2004
Capsule endoscopy fares well in small bowel versus CT, barium enema
By Eric Barnes
In the first multimodality assessment of a recently approved wireless capsule endoscopy (CE) system, the technique detected several types of pathologies better than CT and barium enema in patients with suspected small-bowel pathologies who had no evidence of stricture.
January 13, 2004
Sky’s the limit with CAD technology
By Brian Casey
The use of computer-aided detection(CAD) technology has become mainstream in breast imaging, where clinical studies show it can help radiologists detect 20% more cancers. But CAD isn’t just for mammography anymore -- it is making inroads into areas like CT and MRI, and is even showing promise for detecting pathology beyond its traditional stronghold in oncology.
January 13, 2004
Uecker hired as RITA CTO
Radiation therapy and RF ablation developer RITA Medical Systems of Mountain View, CA, has hired Darrin Uecker as its chief technology officer (CTO).
January 12, 2004
Epix gets U.S. patent for MS-325
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
MRI pharmaceutical developer Epix Medical of Cambridge, MA, has received U.S. Patent No. 6,676,929.
January 12, 2004
Foundations laid, CAD technology builds mainstream support
By Kate Madden Yee
Developed more than 30 years ago, computer-aided detection (CAD) technology has continued to evolve as computers have become more powerful. Although clinical applications of the technology have traditionally been limited to mammography, companies are rapidly developing techniques for use with other modalities.
January 12, 2004
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RDI taps Samaseia
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Digitizer and computed radiography firm Radiographic Digital Imaging has promoted Analei Samaseia to director of sales.
January 12, 2004
CompuMed signs for credit line
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Bone densitometry developer CompuMed has arranged for a $5 million equity line from Dutchess Private Equities of Boston.
January 11, 2004
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