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Researchers compare CAD systems for mammography
By Edward Susman
CHICAGO - The three FDA-approved CAD software programs designed to help radiologists read breast mammograms all do a decent job, researchers said at this week's RSNA meeting.
December 5, 2002
PET/CT preferred as whole-body scan for cancer detection
By Edward Susman
CHICAGO - Even though there are some cancers that can be seen better with whole-body MRI, researchers at this week’s RSNA meeting said they would prefer to use PET/CT fusion images to stage primary tumors.
December 5, 2002
Virtual endoscopy trumps MIP MR for evaluation of common biliary tract
CHICAGO - In a series of 68 patients who underwent virtual endoscopy (VE) for evaluation of the common biliary tract, VE was more effective than maximum intensity projection (MIP) MR for identifying small stones, according to a study presented at this week's RSNA show by a team of French researchers.
December 5, 2002
Bracco set to reintroduce Kinevac
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Bracco Diagnostics of Princeton, NJ, announced this week that it has received FDA approval to resume manufacture and marketing of Kinevac, the synthetic cholecystokinin drug used to force the gall bladder to contract during nuclear imaging in order to determine ejection fractions.
December 5, 2002
US-guided needle therapy provides quick relief for joint injuries
CHICAGO - Ultrasound-guided percutaneous needle therapy is an effective treatment option for sports-related joint injuries that don’t respond to conservative treatments, according to Dr. Levon Nazarian, professor of radiology at the Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia. Nazarian presented a study on the topic at this week's RSNA meeting.
December 4, 2002
MR spectroscopy provides noninvasive prostate cancer staging
CHICAGO - Researchers from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City are reporting that proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) can accurately predict Gleason scores in prostate cancer, making it the first effective, noninvasive method for staging prostate cancer.
December 4, 2002
TRW offers CAD to OEMs
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
TRW Healthcare Solutions of Pleasanton, CA, is offering its CAD and image analysis software to equipment manufacturers so they can deliver fully integrated systems to end users.
December 4, 2002
Platinum Equity renames HCP distributor unit
CHICAGO - Platinum Equity has annouced a new name for its imaging distributor unit: SourceOne Healthcare Technologies. The new organization will be formed upon completion of the merger of Platinum acquisitions Philips Health Care Products and Diagnostic Imaging, and is expected to be completed by the end of December.
December 4, 2002
Post-biopsy gel marker stays put on mammographic follow-up
By Shalmali Pal
CHICAGO - Published reports have noted that post-biopsy markers can move dramatically over time and cause pseudo-lesions on mammography, but a new gelatin pledget/metallic marker appears to stay in place.
December 4, 2002
MRI shows progression of West Nile virus encephalitis
CHICAGO - Serial MR imaging of West Nile virus (WNV) encephalitis in the brain of a man who died after contracting the illness shows that extensive disease may be present in such patients before it can be seen in MRI.
December 4, 2002
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MRI agent detects lymph node disease in prostate and renal cancers
Biopharmaceutical companies Advanced Magnetics of Cambridge, MA and Princeton, NJ-based Cytogen said studies presented at this week’s RSNA meeting indicate that investigational MRI contrast agent Combidex is able to distinguish malignant from normal lymph nodes in a variety of cancers, including prostate and renal tumors.
December 3, 2002
Syncor announces agreements with SEC and Justice Department
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Syncor of Woodland Hills, CA also announced today that it had reached separate agreements with the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission related to the previously disclosed improper payments made by Syncor subsidiaries.
December 3, 2002
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