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New US scanners, CT and MRI upgrades pace Siemens at RSNA 2006
By Wayne Forrest, Brian Casey
CHICAGO - Siemens Medical Solutions of Malvern, PA, is shining the RSNA spotlight on new ultrasound scanners being introduced at the Chicago meeting, as well as enhancements and upgrades for its CT and MRI scanners. The company is also touting new products in its women's health division, such as a new breast biopsy table and a corporate alliance for CR mammography.
November 27, 2006
US elasticity testing could cut breast biopsies by half
By Edward Susman
CHICAGO - Fifty percent or more of the negative breast cancer biopsies performed in the U.S. might be eliminated using ultrasound "elasticity" testing, according to a preliminary study presented at the 2006 RSNA meeting.
November 27, 2006
PET, CT CAD scheme differentiates benign from malignant lung nodules
By Eric Barnes
CHICAGO - PET has a well-established role for distinguishing benign from malignant lung nodules when CT is inconclusive. Now radiologists have tapped the power of artificial neural networks (ANNs) for a computer-aided detection (CAD) scheme that determines whether PET results can improve the performance of CT-based lung CAD.
November 27, 2006
MRI study puts new slant on how to sit
By Edward Susman
CHICAGO - A new MRI study finds that sitting up straight may not be the best way to sit to prevent back pain and injury. Researchers from the U.S. and Canada presented their findings on Monday at the 2006 RSNA meeting.
November 26, 2006
CTCA shows cost-effectiveness in the EU
By Jonathan S. Batchelor
CHICAGO - CT coronary angiography (CTCA) demonstrates a cost-effective method in the European Union (EU) for the diagnosis of coronary artery disease compared with traditional diagnostic modalities, according to data presented by German researchers at the 2006 RSNA meeting on Monday.
November 26, 2006
Lung CT CAD boosts performance of less experienced radiologists
By Erik L. Ridley
CHICAGO - Computer-aided detection (CAD) systems can help radiologists with minimal and moderate experience in detecting lung nodules on chest CT scans, according to researchers from the University of Maryland, Baltimore.
November 26, 2006
GE touts CT, MRI upgrades, new PACS and US launches
By Wayne Forrest, Brian Casey
CHICAGO - Multimodality vendor GE Healthcare of Chalfont St. Giles, U.K., is promoting enhancements for its CT and MRI technology in its booth at this week's RSNA show. The company is also promoting recent launches in its PACS and ultrasound divisions, as well as new clinical applications and research initiatives in molecular imaging.
November 26, 2006
VC CAD face-off reveals system differences
By Eric Barnes
CHICAGO - To assess sensitivity and false-positive rates for colon computer-aided detection (CAD) as a second reader, researchers from Berlin pitted three colon CAD) systems against each other. They presented their findings on Sunday at the 2006 RSNA meeting.
November 26, 2006
Philips RSNA highlights include MRI, DR, SPECT introductions
By Wayne Forrest, Brian Casey
CHICAGO - New product introductions in MRI, digital radiography (DR), and SPECT are among the highlights in the RSNA booth of Andover, MA-based Philips Medical Systems. The company is also touting enhancements in its CT, ultrasound, PACS, and speech recognition business.
November 26, 2006
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Cryoablation reduces metastatic cancer pain
By Edward Susman
CHICAGO - Image-guided percutaneous cryoablation of cancer metastases is safe and effective in reducing pain in patients who have not received relief from other treatments, according to the findings from an ongoing study presented at the 2006 RSNA meeting.
November 26, 2006
Skip gadolinium for MRA surveillance of endovascular coils
By Shalmali Pal
CHICAGO - Gadolinum-enhanced MR angiography (MRA) for following up coil treatment in intracranial aneurysm patients makes the exam more costly and less efficient, according to a presentation this week at the RSNA meeting.
November 26, 2006
Digital 'blink' comparator boosts lesion detection performance
By Erik L. Ridley
CHICAGO - Using a digital comparison technique that rapidly alternates new and prior images in front of another can yield significant improvement in the detection of lesions, according to a presentation Sunday at the 2006 RSNA meeting.
November 25, 2006
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