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Power Doppler US spots tumor vascularity for prostate cancer staging
By Paula Moyer
CHICAGO - Power Doppler sonography, with a 3-D reconstruction component to assess neovascularization, is more effective than B-mode ultrasound in diagnosing and staging prostate cancer, according to a presentation Tuesday at the American Urological Association.
April 29, 2003
Imaging Diagnostic Systems files PMA
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Laser breast imaging developer Imaging Diagnostic Systems (IDS) has submitted a Premarket Approval Application (PMA) with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration seeking marketing approval for its computed tomography laser mammography (CTLM) system.
April 29, 2003
ASNR papers highlight Combidex for tumor imaging
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A pair of presentations at the American Society of Neuroradiology (ASNR) annual meeting in Washington, DC, indicates that MR imaging in conjunction with the ultrasmall superparamagnetic iron oxide contrast agent Combidex shows promise in tumor imaging.
April 29, 2003
CTA, MRA advance aneurysm diagnosis and follow-up
WASHINGTON, DC - More powerful and refined imaging techniques will improve the detection and diagnosis of aneurysms, researchers said Tuesday at the American Society of Neuroradiology (ASNR) meeting in Washington, DC.
April 29, 2003
Shift to full-field digital units will spur mammography market
By Erik L. Ridley
The mammography markets in North America, Japan, Latin America, Eastern Europe, and Asia-Pacific reached $241.2 million in 2002, an annual growth rate of approximately 18.2% over 2001, according to market research and consulting firm Frost & Sullivan.
April 29, 2003
CT proves mettle in SPN characterization
By Brian Casey
Japanese researchers have found that high-resolution CT can help physicians manage small solitary pulmonary nodules (SPNs). Their technique, which uses CT to identify the unique characteristics of benign lesions, could help reduce the number of biopsies endured by patients with suspicious SPNs.
April 29, 2003
Transvaginal US spots cesarean defects
By Ultrasound Review
(Ultrasound Review) Transvaginal ultrasound is a highly accurate method of demonstrating uterine cesarean scars and associated defects, according to a study reported in the January issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
April 29, 2003
RITA posts Q1 loss, shuffles management
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation therapy firm RITA Medical Systems of Mountain View, CA, posted fiscal 2003 first quarter sales numbers of $4.5 million, a 2% increase compared with $4.4 million from the same period in 2002.
April 28, 2003
BioLucent debuts spot compression pad
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Mammography pad developer BioLucent has added to its product line with the introduction of a new spot compression pad.
April 28, 2003
Nodule analysis can help manage CT lung screening patients
By Eric Barnes
A Japanese study has found that high-resolution CT analysis can be used to successfully manage small solitary pulmonary nodules (SPNs). The practice could potentially obviate the need for some follow-up exams and biopsies, according to the paper published in the American Journal of Roentgenology.
April 28, 2003
Imaging's role still evolving in dementia diagnosis
Although imaging offers a great deal of insight into the signs of dementia, it is still not precise enough for routine clinical use, according to two researchers at the 2003 Rotman Research Institute conference in Toronto.
April 28, 2003
Siemens upgrades ultrasound scanners
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Siemens Medical Solutions has rolled out version 1.5 of its G60 S and G50 ultrasound systems, adding new 3-D features, pediatric and high-risk obstetric imaging capabilities, and increased DICOM functionality.
April 27, 2003
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