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Konica Minolta wins FDA nod for dynamic digital x-ray
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas has garnered U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for its dynamic digital radiography (DDR) technology.
April 22, 2019
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5 steps for putting abbreviated breast MRI into your practice
By Kate Madden Yee
Breast MRI is the most sensitive tool for detecting breast cancer, but its cost and time requirements often hinder its use, according to a new study published April 17 in the American Journal of Roentgenology. Yet with the development of an abbreviated MRI protocol, the modality is becoming an increasingly viable option.
April 22, 2019
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Could Ga-68 PSMA PET become essential for prostate cancer?
By Wayne Forrest
Coupling the radiopharmaceutical gallium-68 (Ga-68) prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) with PET/CT or PET/MRI has been a boon for prostate cancer imaging. But clinicians still need to be aware of some inherent shortcomings with the radiopharmaceutical, according to a research review published online April 12 in Urology.
April 22, 2019
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The value of PICC for interventional radiologists
By Sandy Coffta
Interventional radiologists are often called to perform peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC) procedures. In this new article, Sandy Coffta of Healthcare Administrative Partners discusses changes to how PICC procedures are reimbursed and their financial implications.
April 22, 2019
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Hologic falls short in patent feud with Minerva Surgical
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Women's imaging firm Hologic has lost an appeal to uphold its patent for a method to detect perforations during uterine ablation -- a patent originally contested by medical technology company Minerva Surgical, according to an article in Mass Device.
April 21, 2019
Esaote brings MyLab X5 ultrasound scanner to U.S.
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Ultrasound vendor Esaote announced that its MyLab X5 ultrasound scanner is now available in the U.S.
April 21, 2019
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ASRT names recipients of author awards
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) has chosen the winners of its distinguished author awards, which recognize the best articles published in its journals Radiologic Technology and Radiation Therapist.
April 21, 2019
AI predicts lung cancer survival from CT scan data
By Abraham Kim
Harvard researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm capable of analyzing routine CT scans to predict how well lung cancer patients will respond to treatment, as well as their likelihood of survival, according to an article published online April 22 in Clinical Cancer Research.
April 21, 2019
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GE gets FDA nod for deep-learning CT reconstruction
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
GE Healthcare has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a new data reconstruction method for CT that is based on deep learning.
April 21, 2019
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3D-printed craniofacial models support family consults
By Abraham Kim
Researchers from Saudi Arabia have created 3D-printed models based on the CT scans of children with craniofacial deformities. Examining the models significantly increased the parents' likelihood of consenting to surgical treatment, according to a study recently published online in the Journal of Craniofacial Surgery.
April 21, 2019
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Ultrasound bests x-ray for identifying pulmonary edema
By Kate Madden Yee
Bedside ultrasound is more sensitive than chest x-ray for identifying pulmonary edema in patients presenting with dyspnea, according to a study published in the April issue of the Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine.
April 21, 2019
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Navidea offers reverse stock split
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiopharmaceutical developer Navidea Biopharmaceuticals has announced a reverse split of its stock as part of the company's efforts to regain compliance with New York Stock Exchange listing requirements.
April 18, 2019
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