Head and Neck Radiology: Page 59

Siemens, Wyeth join forces
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The molecular imaging division of Siemens Medical Solutions and Wyeth Pharmaceuticals have inked an Alzheimer's disease research agreement.
March 4, 2007
AFP Imaging to acquire Quantitative Radiology
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Digital x-ray device developer AFP Imaging of Elmsford, NY, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Quantitative Radiology (QR) of Verona, Italy, a supplier of the NewTom 3G, a 3D dental CT device.
February 26, 2007
Amicas signs distribution pact with NeuroLogica
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Boston-based PACS vendor Amicas has inked a distribution agreement to make its image management software available with Danvers, MA-based NeuroLogica's CereTom portable and wireless head and neck mobile CT scanner.
February 26, 2007
CT spot sign predicts hematoma expansion in stroke patients
By Eric Barnes
In patients with intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH), hematoma expansion in the first critical hours after symptom onset is associated with significantly poorer outcomes. Thanks to CT imaging and a new drug in the pipeline, it may be possible to identify and treat ICH patients at risk of hematoma expansion while there is time to improve outcomes, according to two new studies.
February 25, 2007
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Seattle facility installs NeuroLogica CereTom
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
NeuroLogica of Danvers, MA, has installed its CereTom at the Swedish Medical Center in Seattle.
February 22, 2007
ASPECTS stroke scoring improved with perfusion CT
By Eric Barnes
The Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score (ASPECTS) rates the presence or absence of ischemia in 10 regions of the brain. Paired with noncontrast CT when a patient presents with stroke symptoms, ASPECTS has been shown to effectively predict which patients will benefit from thrombolytic therapy. A recent study using perfusion CT has found that ASPECT increases the accuracy for predicting radiological and clinical outcomes over noncontrast CT.
February 20, 2007
NeuroLogica adds Jefferson to client roster
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
NeuroLogica of Danvers, MA, has installed its CereTom portable and wireless head and neck mobile CT scanner at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia.
February 19, 2007
Medicare proposes expanded stent coverage
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed to expand its policy for carotid artery stenting (CAS).
February 1, 2007
InHouse Radiology expands its telerad services
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Los Angeles-based InHouse Radiology has begun providing teleradiology interpretations to otolaryngologists, allergists, head and neck surgeons, and related specialists who perform in-office imaging.
January 29, 2007
MRI should be preferred test for suspected acute stroke
By Shalmali Pal
MRI should replace CT as the first-line test for accurate diagnosis of suspected acute stroke, according to a study published today in the Lancet. The authors found that MRI was superior to CT for diagnosing ischemic stroke, as well as acute and chronic hemorrhage. While cost is an issue with MRI, its greater diagnostic accuracy would justify the extra expense, they said.
January 25, 2007
Give a little bit! Give a little bit of your temporal cortex to me
By Shalmali Pal
When it comes to being charitable, Bill and Melinda Gates, Oprah, and Brangelina may have more in common than just open wallets. A recent fMRI study indicates that a specific region of the brain is linked to altruism and empathy. Interestingly enough, this particular region is not associated with the neurological areas that are responsible for higher functioning.
January 25, 2007
ev3 gets FDA approval for Protege RX
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Interventional device firm ev3 of Plymouth, MN, has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for its Protege RX carotid stent.
January 24, 2007
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