Clinical News: Page 747

FDA clears Insightec's Exablate for GE's Signa MR scanner

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

MR-guided focused ultrasound developer Insightec has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), as well as the European CE Mark, for use of its Exablate Neuro device with GE Healthcare's Signa Premier MRI system.

July 10, 2019

GBCA-enhanced MRI does not influence MS progression

By Wayne Forrest

Researchers found evidence of gadolinium accumulation in the brains of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients after MRI scans using a gadolinium-based contrast agent (GBCA), but the patients' conditions did not worsen by the five-year follow-up in a new study, published online July 5 in Neurology.

July 10, 2019

Deep learning comparable to rads for thyroid management

By Kate Madden Yee

A deep-learning algorithm performs comparably to radiologists and may improve radiology workflow for determining whether a thyroid nodule should be biopsied, according to a new study published online July 9 in Radiology.

July 10, 2019

CT perfusion shows promising utility in cancer treatment

By Abraham Kim

The CT perfusion scans of patients with pancreatic cancer revealed that those who responded well to chemoradiation therapy had higher blood flow measurements both before and after treatment than did patients who responded poorly in a new study, published online July 9 in Radiology.

July 10, 2019

AI, AR enable real-time pain assessment on virtual brain

By Abraham Kim

Researchers from Michigan have developed a new technique for real-time pain assessment on virtual 3D brain models using a combination of artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms and augmented reality (AR) technology. They detail their method in an article recently published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research.

July 9, 2019

Advances in imaging, AI make cardiac MRI more accessible

By Dr. Melany B. Atkins

Cardiac MRI is often a last resort in imaging modalities, for reasons including difficulty of image acquisition, cost, and hardware availability. Dr. Melany B. Atkins discusses the advantages that technologies such as 4D flow and artificial intelligence (AI) bring to cardiac MRI and how their use can benefit both patients and providers.

July 9, 2019

Men need breast cancer screening too

By Kate Madden Yee

Men at increased risk for breast cancer need regular screening mammography just as their female counterparts do, according to a new study published online July 6 in Breast Cancer Research and Treatment.

July 9, 2019

NECSA chairperson Adam steps down

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The ongoing strife at South African Nuclear Energy (NECSA) continues this week with the resignation of chairperson Rob Adam.

July 8, 2019

Magnetic Insight moves to new site

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Magnetic Insight, supplier of research and diagnostic imaging products, has moved into its new facility in Alameda, CA, to support its plans for future growth, manufacturing, and R&D infrastructure.

July 8, 2019

IBA takes order from Kan.

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Proton therapy developer Ion Beam Applications (IBA) will install its Proteus One compact intensity-modulated proton therapy system for the University of Kansas Health System.

July 8, 2019

MILabs receives Isreali contract

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Preclinical imaging developer MILabs has taken an order for its Vector PET/SPECT/CT from Tel Aviv University's new Translational Medicine Center.

July 8, 2019

Cardiac MRI plan hikes myocarditis detection rate

By Wayne Forrest

Swiss and German researchers have devised an effective diagnostic cardiac MRI workup strategy that has quadrupled the rate of myocarditis detection in patients with myocardial infarction and nonobstructive coronary artery disease, according to a study published July 3 in Swiss Medical Weekly.

July 8, 2019

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