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Perfusion CT offers speedy access, but MRI gives the "big" picture
A picture is worth a thousand clinical diagnoses in the world of stroke neurology, but there is some disagreement about the best type of picture -- perfusion CT or MRI? This disagreement was played out in back-to-back oral presentations last week at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference in Phoenix.
February 18, 2003
Chinese women respond best to doctors' breast cancer screening advice
By Shalmali Pal
Researchers from the Pacific Northwest tracked the habits and perceptions of Chinese women with regard to breast cancer screening. Their results appear in the March 1, 2003 issue of Cancer.
February 18, 2003
Radiation debate revisited
By Brian Casey
The debate over the health effects of radiation continues to grab headlines in radiology. This week in our X-Ray Digital Community we’re reporting on a U.S. initiative to evaluate the addition of x-rays to the list of known human carcinogens.
February 18, 2003
Theseus in co-development deal with NCI
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
North American Scientific subsidiary Theseus Imaging has signed a clinical trial agreement with the National Cancer Institute for the co-development of the Hynic-Annexin V agent.
February 17, 2003
IDC expands distributor network
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Digital radiography developer Imaging Dynamics has signed a distribution agreement with Garden State Imaging of West Berlin, NJ.
February 17, 2003
Rotem to double O-18 production
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
O-18 enriched water supplier Rotem Industries has begun to expand its production plant.
February 17, 2003
Positron ships PET unit
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
PET manufacturer Positron has shipped a PET scanner to Lancaster Cardiology Medical Group in Lancaster, CA.
February 17, 2003
Boning up on humerus, clavicle, and AC joint positioning
By Naveed Ahmad, MD
Dr. Naveed Ahmad breaks down the basic components of x-ray imaging of the humerus. In addition to covering anteroposterior and lateral radiographs, Dr. Ahmad explains how to work with a patient in the supine or upright position, as well as the differences between the Pearson and Alexander methods.
February 17, 2003
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U.S. to evaluate whether x-rays should be labeled carcinogens
By Kate Madden Yee
Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen’s discovery of x-rays in 1895 sparked great enthusiasm for the technology, and its ability to uncover mysteries of the human body. Now, more than 100 years later, the U.S. government has decided to investigate whether x-rays should be formally classified as carcinogens
February 17, 2003
Performance Criteria and Measurements for Doppler Ultrasound Devices: Technical Discussion
Although this book is a technical discussion, it is well written and easily accessible to someone without a science background.
February 17, 2003
CT aids in tPA triage for stroke patients
PHOENIX - CT is nearly ideal for selecting patients for recanalization therapy, according to a presentation Saturday at the International Stroke Conference, sponsored by the American Stroke Association.
February 16, 2003
P.E.T.Net president resigns
Mark Rhoads, president of radiopharmaceutical supplier P.E.T.Net Pharmaceuticals, has resigned his position.
February 16, 2003
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