Clinical News: Page 655

CT, x-ray help delineate 1st coronavirus case in U.S.
By Abraham Kim
As the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) continues to spread across the globe, CT and radiography have emerged as integral players in its identification and diagnosis. The imaging modalities are also serving pivotal roles in tracking disease progression for the earliest cases, including the first one confirmed in the U.S.
January 30, 2020
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Video beats brochure to prep smokers for CT screening
By Abraham Kim
A video with information about CT lung cancer screening was more effective than a printed brochure in helping eligible smokers in the U.S. make an informed decision on whether to get screened in a new survey. The results were published online January 31 in JAMA Network Open.
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MRI data show smoking, alcohol age the brain
By Wayne Forrest
It is no secret that excessive smoking and alcohol consumption harm one's health. Now, MR images and a machine-learning metric show that these bad habits also can age the brain prematurely, according to a study published online on January 30 in Scientific Reports.
January 30, 2020
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AI finds infarction in stroke patients on unenhanced CT
By Erik L. Ridley
Canadian researchers found that their artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm was able to find and quantitate infarcted brain tissue on baseline CT studies in patients with acute ischemic stroke, potentially helping to improve treatment decisions, according to research published online January 28 in Radiology.
January 29, 2020
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Collaboration aims to detect neurodegenerative diseases
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A new collaboration between Fuzionaire Diagnostics, McGill University, and Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital seeks to better detect and treat neurological diseases.
January 29, 2020
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Polarean Imaging reports on phase III lung trials
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Polarean Imaging is touting the results of two phase III clinical trials for its drug-device combination that uses hyperpolarized xenon-129 (Xe-129) gas with MRI to visualize and quantify regional lung function.
January 29, 2020
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MRI Interventions scores $17.5M investment
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
MRI Interventions has received a $10 million strategic investment from PTC Therapeutics and another $7.5 million from Petrichor Healthcare Capital Management.
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Blood clots on CT, MRI predict AAA growth
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The presence of a blood clot on the MRI or CT scans of individuals with an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) was associated with a twofold increase in the growth rate of aneurysms, potentially increasing their risk of rupture, according to a study published online January 28 in Radiology.
January 29, 2020
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Varian posts strong Q1 sales growth as profit slips
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation therapy firm Varian Medical Systems reported 13% growth in revenues for the first quarter of fiscal 2020. The company's net income slipped for the period, however, due mostly to the effect of a large one-time gain in last year's numbers.
January 29, 2020
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Hologic adds to revenues in Q1
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Led by its Surgical and Molecular Diagnostic divisions, women's imaging firm Hologic reported higher revenue in the company's first quarter of fiscal 2020.
January 29, 2020
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Amyloid-PET advocates take their case to Congress
By Wayne Forrest
Proponents of a bill pending in the U.S. Congress that would ensure adequate reimbursement for diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals for use with PET to diagnose Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative conditions took their cause to the nation's capital on January 29.
January 29, 2020
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Ultrasound followed by CT effective for appendicitis
By Theresa Pablos
Ultrasound scans followed by CT if necessary may be the most cost-effective imaging option for patients with suspected appendicitis, according to research published online on January 21 in Pediatrics. The staged intervention approach also resulted in some of the best quality-of-life outcomes for patients.
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