Head and Neck Radiology: Page 67

Varian, Imaging Sciences ink deal
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Varian Medical Systems said that, under a two-year agreement, it will be supplying Imaging Sciences International with its PaxScan flat-panel digital image detectors for inclusion in Imaging Sciences' i-CAT conebeam 3D dental imaging product.
April 13, 2005
Molecular imaging advances give hyperparathyroid patients more choices
By N. Shivapriya
Hyperparathyroidism is on the rise. An estimated two in 1,000 American women over age 40 suffer from the disease. Two recent studies have shed light on parathyroid imaging and minimally invasive radioguided surgery (MIRS) for the condition.
April 6, 2005
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MRS detects positive neuronal changes in ex-meth abusers
By Shalmali Pal
Methamphetamine abusers who go cold turkey may experience a healthy degree of normalization in their neuronal structure and brain function, according to a study in the Archives of General Psychiatry.
April 5, 2005
ImaRx initiates SonoLysis phase II stroke trial
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Pharmaceutical developer ImaRx Therapeutics said the first patient has been treated in a new phase II clinical trial evaluating the safety and effectiveness of its SonoLysis product for the treatment of acute ischemic stroke.
April 4, 2005
CREATE results confirm safety, efficacy of new carotid stenosis system
By Peggy Peck
NEW ORLEANS - A new system for carotid stenting and distal protection has proved itself in a prospective, multicenter trial, according to a presentation Sunday at the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) meeting.
April 4, 2005
Oral x-rays indicate likelihood of carotid artery plaque
By Tracie L. Thompson
Panoramic radiography's potential role in assessing atherosclerotic risk is highlighted by a new study that shows an association between findings of periodontal bone loss and carotid plaque thickness.
March 31, 2005
Complexities of normal pressure hydrocephalus bedevil neurological experts
Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) is stirring up controversy. A condition often misdiagnosed as Alzheimer's disease, it causes gait disturbance, incontinence, and dementia. Among those who deal with the condition, disagreement simmers over what causes it, how to treat it, and even the way to diagnose it.
March 23, 2005
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Elekta gets MEG approval in Canada
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Swedish radiation therapy and magnetoencephalography developer Elekta has received clearance to market its Neuromag system in Canada.
March 22, 2005
Cardinal secures brain PET software distribution
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
ORLANDO, FL - Healthcare products giant Cardinal Health has entered into an agreement for exclusive distribution rights within the radiopharmaceutical industry for imaging software developer Syntermed's NeuroQ brain PET software platform.
March 22, 2005
fMRI identifies link between alleles, amygdala in affective disorders
By Shalmali Pal
Gene-based science is all the rage these days, and neuroimaging is certainly doing its part to advance the cause. The latest imaging genomics study has found that certain genotypes will affect amygdala function, specifically in cases of mood and anxiety disorders.
March 21, 2005
Varian, Xoran in DR supply deal
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Varian Medical Systems has signed a two-year agreement to supply Xoran Technologies with its PaxScan amorphous silicon flat-panel digital x-ray detectors.
March 20, 2005
CMS adds PTA with stenting coverage
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) said it is expanding coverage of percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) of the carotid artery concurrent with stent placement for patients who are at high risk for carotid surgery.
March 17, 2005
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