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No need to include calf in sonographic DVT assessment
By Ultrasound Review
(Ultrasound Review) Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) of the leg is a major cause of pulmonary embolus, which leads to a significant number of deaths each year. Color Doppler ultrasound is the imaging modality of choice for patients suspected of having DVT of the leg.
May 4, 2003
MR spectroscopy tracks chemical shift in brain tumors for better diagnosis, management
By Shalmali Pal
SAN DIEGO - Knowing your metabolites is the key to successful MR spectroscopy (MRS) of brain tumors. In a presentation Sunday at the American Roentgen Ray Society meeting, Dr. J. Keith Smith, Ph.D., offered attendees a crash course in the basics of single and multivolume MRS.
May 3, 2003
Loose screw triggers Aquilion fire
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A freak accident apparently was to blame for a fire in a Toshiba America Medical Systems Aquilion Quad CT scanner in March at Goodall Hospital in Sanford, OR.
May 1, 2003
EP MedSystems gets CE Mark
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Cardiac electrophysiology developer EP MedSystems has received European Notified Body regulatory approval for its ViewMate intracardiac ultrasound catheter system.
May 1, 2003
Study finds limits to BAT screening ultrasound
By Brian Casey
Ultrasound has known limitations as a screening tool for blunt abdominal trauma (BAT) patients. Some patients, particularly those at high risk for injury, may need additional imaging studies even if a BAT screening ultrasound proves negative.
May 1, 2003
Multislice CT may improve virtual colonoscopy results
By Eric Barnes
With multidetector-row CT being used increasingly for virtual colonoscopy exams, researchers are eager to find out if the technology’s prowess in other applications will translate to higher sensitivity and specificity in colorectal cancer detection. So far, indirect comparisons suggest better results using MDCT.
May 1, 2003
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Breast cancer in younger women calls for flexibility in imaging
By Paula Moyer
Mammography has several disadvantages for screening younger women, primarily due to the high density of tissue in the young breast. Breast imaging experts discuss the incidence of and risk factors for early breast cancer, appropriate screening schedules for at-risk women, and the appropriate imaging modalities when screening young women.
May 1, 2003
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SonoSite revenues up, losses down for Q1
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Handheld-ultrasound developer SonoSite reported first-quarter revenues of $17.2 million.
April 30, 2003
Mobile PET turns in profitable Q3
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Mobile PET Systems reported fiscal third-quarter revenues of $5.6 million, up 33% from the $4.2 million posted in the third quarter last year.
April 30, 2003
CPS Innovations reaches PET milestone
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
CPS Innovations of Knoxville, TN, has delivered its 600th PET (including PET/CT) system.
April 30, 2003
ISMRM reschedules meeting for July
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) announced Wednesday that its 2003 meeting will be held in Toronto from July 10-16.
April 30, 2003
Screening ultrasound has specific limitations in abdominal trauma
By Erik L. Ridley
Ultrasound can be an effective screening approach for blunt abdominal trauma (BAT) cases, but more imaging studies may be needed for some high-risk patients, according to a study from the University of California, San Diego.
April 30, 2003
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