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VC CAD plus 3D improves sensitivity for novice readers

By Eric Barnes

Computer-aided detection (CAD) with 3D viewing improves sensitivity for polyp detection among less experienced readers, and may also speed up reading times and reduce false-positive detections. On the other hand, the performance of experienced readers did not improve significantly with CAD use, researchers from the University of Rome concluded.

April 20, 2009

Lung tumor ablation improved with microwave versus RF technique

By Eric Barnes

Microwave ablation of lung tumors outperforms the more established radiofrequency (RF) ablation technique, according to a new study published in Radiology from the University of Wisconsin. Analysis of gross pathology and CT images found that microwave ablation created larger, more uniform circular zones around ablated regions of normal porcine lungs.

April 16, 2009

3D CT for asbestos; the economics of virtual colonoscopy

By Brian Casey

April 15, 2009

Merge completes purchase of Merge Cedara

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Healthcare IT and advanced visualization developer Merge Healthcare has completed its purchase of Merge Cedara ExchangeCo, a subsidiary of Merge Technologies Holdings and an indirect subsidiary of Merge Healthcare.

April 15, 2009

3D plus CT improves imaging of asbestos-related diseases

By Erik L. Ridley

Advanced visualization analysis of MDCT images shows promise for improving the accuracy of imaging asbestos-related lung disease, according to physicians at the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute in Detroit. They discussed the use of 3D for asbestos imaging at the recent Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization conference.

April 15, 2009

DE-MRI may predict AF treatment outcomes

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

University of Utah researchers have found that delayed-enhancement MRI (DE-MRI) holds promise for predicting treatment outcomes and measuring disease progression for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF).

April 8, 2009