Gastrointestinal Radiology: Page 89

Merge takes Biotronics3D apps
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Healthcare IT and advanced visualization developer Merge Healthcare has added three applications from London-based imaging software developer Biotronics3D to its eFilm eCommerce product line.
October 5, 2009
Given gets pediatric PillCam nod
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Video-capsule endoscopy developer Given Imaging has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration clearance to market its products for pediatric applications.
October 1, 2009
CAD fails to make up for inexperience in reading VC studies
By Erik L. Ridley
Using computer-aided detection (CAD) software with a 3D display technique can increase sensitivity for inexperienced readers of virtual colonoscopy exams, but it fails to narrow the performance gap with experienced interpreters, according to a study published in the October issue of Clinical Radiology.
September 29, 2009
VC excels at diverticulosis staging
By Eric Barnes
Although virtual colonoscopy practice has always focused on adenoma detection and colon cancer prevention, the exam is proving to be formidable in the staging of diverticular disease, a scourge of fast-food Western nations that affects most of their citizens by age 60.
September 27, 2009
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Philips, Celsion research program moves forward
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Philips Healthcare and oncology drug developer Celsion said that their joint research program has moved into the preclinical development stage.
September 23, 2009
JACR editorial: Medicare used double standard in VC decision
By Eric Barnes
A new editorial questions whether the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services really needs new age-specific clinical trials before approving reimbursement for virtual colonoscopy screening -- or whether the agency is merely using the new stance as an excuse to deny VC reimbursement.
September 21, 2009
VC researchers weigh 3 iodine tagging regimens
By Eric Barnes
A laxative-and-tagging regimen consisting of iodinated contrast plus a sodium phosphate mixture showed the best cleansing results among three concoctions in preparing for virtual colonoscopy exams. But a two-day regimen of iodinated contrast and a mild laxative at mealtime was better accepted by patients, according to a new study from Italy.
September 20, 2009
Pancreatic MDCT characterizes IPMNs
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
New research from Shanghai combines MDCT with CT angiography and multiplanar volume or curved reformations to characterize intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs) with high sensitivity. The study, published in the World Journal of Gastroenterology, addresses MDCT's role in predicting malignancy of IPMNs preoperatively.
September 16, 2009
Flat-polyp measurements show less variability in 3D VC
By Eric Barnes
For flat lesions detected at virtual colonoscopy, measuring the longest single dimension at 3D appears to minimize interobserver variability compared to 2D methods, according to a new study published September 7 in Academic Radiology.
September 15, 2009
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Language impedes Latino colon screening
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A language barrier could be contributing to the low rate of colorectal cancer screening among Mexican-Americans, according to a new study from San Diego State University.
September 8, 2009
How to boost colon screening rates; CDC funding stiffs VC
By Brian Casey
September 7, 2009
CDC issues $22 million for colon screening; none for VC
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Low-income people in the U.S. will have new opportunities for colon screening, thanks to $22 million in awards from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
September 7, 2009
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