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CAD vendors hope FDA hearings will clear approval bottleneck
By Cynthia E. Keen
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today began a two-day set of hearings that could result in major changes to the way the agency regulates computer-aided detection (CAD) technology. Industry experts are hoping the hearings will clear up a logjam of delayed regulatory applications for CAD software that has been building since last year.
March 3, 2008
3mensio wins FDA clearance for vascular imaging package
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Advanced visualization developer 3mensio Medical Imaging of Bilthoven, Netherlands, has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its 3surgery Vascular Imaging software, the company reported.
February 24, 2008
Accuracy of polyp measurements depends on CT values
By Eric Barnes
Polyps are most accurately measured at threshold values of approximately -500 HU, according to new Korean research that examined measurements at virtual colonoscopy. The study also found that the sizes of colorectal polyps varied significantly depending on the CT values used to define their contours.
February 20, 2008
Siemens scores FDA OK for molecular system
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Siemens Medical Solutions has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for its Versant 440 molecular system for use with Versant HCV RNA 3.0 assay for the management of patients with the hepatitis C virus (HCV) who are undergoing antiviral therapy.
February 18, 2008
Given wins Veterans Affairs contract
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Video-capsule endoscopy developer Given Imaging has secured a multiyear contract with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs National Acquisition Center, the company reported.
February 13, 2008
Medicsight, Toshiba ink deal
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Computer-aided detection (CAD) firm Medicsight said it has signed a preliminary agreement with Toshiba Medical Systems of Tokyo to resell its MedicRead Colon and ColonCAD software packages in Japan.
February 13, 2008
Concurrent CAD read yields greater VC efficiency, at a cost
By Eric Barnes
Incorporating computer-aided detection (CAD) results into the initial polyp search when reading virtual colonoscopy studies is more efficient than using CAD as a second reader, according to a multicenter study from London. At the same time, sensitivity was maximized when CAD was used in its traditional role as a second reader, although the sensitivity difference between the two reading approaches didn't quite reach statistical significance.
February 12, 2008
At-risk liver cancer patients should get US screening
By Edward Susman
Hepatocellular carcinoma is becoming more common in patients with liver disease, and ultrasound remains the key screening modality for high-risk patients, according to Dr. Eugene Schiff of the Center for Liver Diseases at the University of Miami. He recommends ultrasound screening and surveillance every six months for these patients.
February 11, 2008
Which modality for AAA? Depends on what you seek, says ISET speaker
By Edward Susman
While ultrasound can handily spot an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), more sophisticated imaging is needed to plan treatments such as open surgery or endovascular therapy, according to Dr. Bart Dolmatch, chief of interventional radiology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. He recently discussed the roles CT and MRI play in assessing AAA.
February 4, 2008
CIS-US gets clearance for generic Tc-99m mebrofenin kit
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiopharmaceutical manufacturer CIS-US has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Office of Generic Drugs to manufacture and market a generic kit for the preparation of technetium-99m (Tc-99m) mebrofenin.
January 29, 2008
Given reports German reimbursement progress
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Video-capsule endoscopy developer Given Imaging of Yoqneam, Israel, said that the German Gemeinsame Bundesausschuss (Joint Federal Committee) will begin to evaluate capsule endoscopy for outpatient coverage under the German national insurance program.
January 27, 2008
Prep monitoring ensures safety of VC in elderly
By Eric Barnes
Monitoring elderly and frail patients during bowel preparation appears to be a prudent way of avoiding problems with virtual colonoscopy exams, according to a new study from Ireland. While most patients 70 years and older took their cathartic prep in stride, a few with minor irregularities such as electrolyte imbalances convinced the investigators they were on the right track with monitoring.
January 27, 2008
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