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Blood test detects concussions not visible on CT scans

By Abraham Kim

A relatively low-cost blood test was able to detect concussions in patients at trauma centers whose CT scans provided no indication of traumatic brain injury, researchers found in a new study published online August 23 in Lancet Neurology.

August 26, 2019

Paul Ryan appointed to Shine's board of directors

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Medical isotope firm Shine Medical Technologies has appointed former U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan to its board of directors.

August 25, 2019

Sea turtle gets MRI scan after boat injury

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

A 60-lb. loggerhead sea turtle named Seaweed underwent an MRI exam at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital to evaluate injuries incurred following a boat accident, according to an August 25 report from 13NewsNow.com.

August 25, 2019

FDA urges that men be included in breast cancer trials

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on August 26 released a draft guidance that urges researchers to include men in breast cancer clinical trials.

August 25, 2019

Reuters: Philips was warned of irregularities in Brazil

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Philips Healthcare was warned of "suspicious sales" of its medical equipment in Brazil by a whistleblower years before allegations of bribery became public, according to an August 21 article published by Reuters.

August 25, 2019

7T MRI warrants its own set of safety guidelines

By Wayne Forrest

The increasing utilization of 7-tesla MRI in the clinical setting has prompted a group of safety experts to call for the creation of specific standardized tests and recommendations for ultrahigh-field MRI scanners to prevent harmful events for patients and staff. The initiative is detailed in an article in the September issue of Radiology.

August 25, 2019

Shimadzu lands 1st Trinias unity hybrid surgical install

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Shimadzu Medical Systems USA has made the first U.S. installation of its ceiling-mounted Trinias unity C16 interventional system in a hybrid surgical suite in South Carolina.

August 25, 2019

3D MRI helps predict osteoarthritis risk after ACL tears

By Abraham Kim

Virtual 3D models of the knee based on MRI scans of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears revealed which regions in the knee were most likely to develop osteoarthritis in a new study, published online in Clinical Biomechanics. The technique could help individualize rehabilitation strategies for patients following ACL surgery.

August 25, 2019

New CT-guided procedure eases chronic pelvic pain

By Abraham Kim

CT-guided pulsed radiofrequency, a relatively new technique that delivers bursts of energy to nerve roots, may be a safe and effective alternative to more traditional noninvasive therapies for chronic pelvic pain, according to an article published online August 22 in Clinical Radiology.

August 25, 2019

AI may facilitate personalized breast cancer treatment

By Erik L. Ridley

Artificial intelligence (AI) may create new opportunities to improve outcomes for breast cancer patients via treatments that can be adapted based on patient response, as well as targeted therapies based on radiomic and pathomic analysis, according to an article published online August 22 in the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences.

August 25, 2019

Varian finishes buy of Boston Scientific products

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Radiation therapy firm Varian Medical Systems has completed its acquisition of two product lines from Boston Scientific that include drug-loadable microspheres and beads for interventional oncology applications.

August 22, 2019

Wash. groups partner on 3D printing for heart disease

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Researchers in Washington are collaborating on the use of 3D printing to facilitate the diagnosis and treatment of heart abnormalities.

August 22, 2019

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