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New techniques boost accuracy of coronary calcium assessment
By Eric Barnes
Despite its prognostic abilities, calcium assessment is dogged by persistent shortcomings related to accuracy and reproducibility. Radiologists from Germany and the U.S. share their experiences with improving calcium assessment strategies.
March 4, 2003
PET expands role in neurodegenerative disorders
By Brian Casey
PET’s ability to image metabolic processes is reaping rewards for researchers studying neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s and Huntington’s.
March 4, 2003
Voxar to debut new releases at ECR
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Three-dimensional-software developer Voxar of Edinburgh, Scotland, is scheduled to showcase version 4.1 of its flagship 3-D software, Voxar 3D, and version 2.2 of its Voxar Colonscreen at the upcoming European Congress of Radiology in Vienna, March 7-11.
March 3, 2003
Siemens integrates C-arm with ultrasound
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Multimodality vendor Siemens Medical Solutions of Malvern, PA, has released a ceiling-mounted universal angiography C-arm suite with integrated ultrasound.
March 3, 2003
Given Imaging feature gets FDA approval
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Video-capsule manufacturer Given Imaging has received Food and Drug Administration clearance for a new feature in its M2A capsule endoscopy system, the Suspected Blood Indicator.
March 3, 2003
PET makes progress in documenting movement disorders
By Paula Moyer
Neuroimaging advances are playing a critical role in the understanding of movement disorders. PET in particular is proving invaluable for assessing a wide range of clinical issues ranging from presymptomatic changes to treatment-related complications, according to researchers at the International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders in Miami.
March 3, 2003
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MRI offers comprehensive approach to assessing myocarditis
By Shalmali Pal
Accurate assessment is key in myocarditis. If underestimated, it can become a chronic disease with dilated cardiomyopathy, or even mimic the appearance of acute myocardial infarction. European researchers are working with MRI to determine if it is the ultimate modality for diagnosing this disease.
March 2, 2003
Schering diagnostics business dips in 2002
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Schering's diagnostics and radiopharmaceuticals business unit reported 2002 net sales of $1.52 billion (U.S.), down 3% compared with the $1.57 billion booked in 2001.
February 27, 2003
Bard taps SVP/CFO
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Interventional firm C.R. Bard has named Todd Schermerhorn as senior vice president and CFO, effective April 1.
February 27, 2003
CMS to determine additional PET reimbursement
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has published a new tracking sheet announcing the acceptance for five formal requests for a National Coverage Determination (NCD) on the use of FDG-PET imaging for brain, cervical, pancreatic, small cell lung, and testicular cancers.
February 27, 2003
Functional MRI shows effects of antidepressants
By Robert Bruce
University of Wisconsin researchers have used functional MRI (fMRI) for the first time to see the effects of antidepressant medication before and after treatment in patients with significant depression.
February 27, 2003
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Ultrasound bests clinical impression in evaluation of hand, wrist lesions
By Erik L. Ridley
High-resolution ultrasound may be more accurate than initial clinical impression for evaluating focal lesions of the hand and wrist, according to research presented at the 2002 RSNA meeting in Chicago.
February 27, 2003
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