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More pregnant women are undergoing imaging
By Kate Madden Yee
The use of medical imaging during pregnancy has grown in the U.S. and Canada over the past 20 years, with CT and MRI seeing the greatest increases, according to a study published online July 24 in JAMA Network Open.
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MRI-guided prostate biopsies improve cancer detection
By Wayne Forrest
How clinically effective is MRI-guided biopsy for prostate cancer? The modality can greatly outperform transrectal ultrasound-guided biopsy results in detecting positive cases, concluded a new study published in the August issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.
July 23, 2019
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MRI shows adverse effects of U.S. embassy mystery
By Wayne Forrest
Some called it an attack with a "sonic weapon." Others suggested it was a case of mass hysteria. But what happened to personnel at the U.S. embassy in Havana has mystified medical experts and political pundits. The mystery is only going to deepen with a new study published July 23 in the Journal of the American Medical Association, in which MRI showed structural changes in the brains of affected embassy personnel.
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Fujifilm debuts tomosynthesis biopsy option at AHRA
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Fujifilm Medical Systems USA has formally launched a tomosynthesis biopsy capability as an option on its Aspire Cristalle digital mammography system at AHRA's annual meeting this week in Denver.
July 22, 2019
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DOE funds for Mo-99 production progress
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) National Nuclear Security Administration completed one more step toward dispersing funds to three prospective producers of molybdenum-99 (Mo-99) without the need for highly enriched uranium.
July 22, 2019
NorthStar wins $30M DOE deal for Mo-99
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes said it has been awarded $15 million from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) National Nuclear Security Administration as part of a $30 million cooperative agreement to establish reliable domestic molybdenum-99 (Mo-99) production in the U.S.
July 22, 2019
Strategic Radiology signs Samsung NeuroLogica
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiology consortium Strategic Radiology has inked a preferred vendor agreement with Samsung NeuroLogica for digital radiography and ultrasound technology, software, peripherals, and service.
July 22, 2019
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Accuray moves forward with China joint venture
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation oncology firm Accuray said that its joint venture with CNNC High Energy Equipment of Tianjin, China, has received the required licenses and permits to begin selling and installing Accuray's radiation therapy devices in China.
July 22, 2019
Study affirms accuracy of 3D-printed anatomical models
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Researchers from Chile have found a high correlation among measurements taken from 3D-printed spine models, the CT scans on which they're based, and the actual anatomy, according to an article published online July 17 in Academic Radiology.
July 22, 2019
Volpara joins forces with ScreenPoint Medical
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Following up on a previously announced memorandum of understanding, breast imaging software developer Volpara Solutions has finalized a distribution agreement with Dutch women's imaging software developer ScreenPoint Medical.
July 22, 2019
CAD research often neglects implementation issues
By Erik L. Ridley
Research published in the literature on mammography computer-aided detection (CAD) software has focused largely on diagnostic accuracy, with very few studies addressing how radiologists use and perceive the technology, according to an article published online July 18 in JMIR Medical Informatics.
July 22, 2019
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Tissue enhancement affects breast MRI interpretation
By Kate Madden Yee
Nearly twice as many breast MRI scans are initially interpreted as being positive for cancer in women who have higher background parenchymal enhancement, according to a study published online July 18 in Academic Radiology. But cancer detection rate, sensitivity, and specificity don't appear to be affected in these women.
July 22, 2019
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