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MRI shows surprisingly high blood flow in those with autism
By Wayne Forrest
MRI and MR spectroscopy of cerebral blood flow in people with autism spectrum disorder are offering new insights into how the brain appears to compensate for the disruption of communication between cells. Study results were published online recently in Biological Psychiatry.
January 31, 2019
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How clean are endovaginal ultrasound probes?
By Kate Madden Yee
Are endovaginal ultrasound probes being correctly disinfected? Not as they should be -- and this poses a health risk to women, according to a review published in the January issue of the Israel Medical Association Journal.
January 31, 2019
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Stereotactic radiation extends long-term survival
By Kate Madden Yee
Stereotactic radiation extends long-term survival for some patients with stage IV cancers while maintaining their quality of life, according to results from a clinical trial published in the January issue of the International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics.
January 30, 2019
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Women less likely to receive poststroke imaging
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Women who have experienced ischemic stroke are less likely than men to be evaluated by stroke specialists and to undergo additional diagnostic imaging, according to research presented at the International Stroke Conference 2019 in Honolulu.
January 30, 2019
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GT Medical secures $10M in financing
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
GT Medical Technologies has secured $10 million in financing to support the commercialization of its GammaTile therapy, a surgically targeted radiation therapy for patients with brain cancer.
January 30, 2019
Hologic reports 5% revenue gain in Q1
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Powered by double-digit growth in U.S. breast health, international, and global molecular diagnostics business, women's imaging firm Hologic saw revenue increase by 5% in the first quarter of fiscal 2019.
January 30, 2019
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Women get unnecessary mammograms before breast reduction
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Almost a third of women younger than 40 without known cancer risk undergo unnecessary mammography screening before breast reduction surgery, according to a research letter published in JAMA Surgery.
January 30, 2019
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Volpara gets FDA nod for new density uses
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Breast imaging software developer Volpara Solutions has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market an updated version of its VolparaDensity software that is designed to be used with images acquired with SmartCurve paddles from Hologic.
January 30, 2019
SNMMI, ACNM oppose relaxing radiopharma user rules
By Wayne Forrest
The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) and the American College of Nuclear Medicine (ACNM) have submitted a joint statement opposing any changes in the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's training and experience requirements for healthcare personnel to administer radiopharmaceuticals.
January 30, 2019
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AI can detect, localize fractures on wrist x-rays
By Erik L. Ridley
An artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm can both detect and show the position of fractures on wrist radiographs with a high level of sensitivity and specificity, according to research published online January 30 in the inaugural issue of the RSNA's new Radiology: Artificial Intelligence journal.
January 30, 2019
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High CT CAC scores in athletes do not increase mortality
By Abraham Kim
Men who regularly engage in high levels of physical activity are at an increased risk of having elevated CT coronary artery calcification (CAC) scores, but this association does not translate into a higher risk of all-cause mortality, according to research published online January 30 in JAMA Cardiology.
January 30, 2019
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Canon's medical sales accelerate in Q4
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Japanese industrial conglomerate Canon said that new product launches helped propel revenue in the company's Medical Systems division, with revenue growth accelerating in the fourth quarter.
January 29, 2019
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