Musculoskeletal Radiology: Page 118

Study finds lower dose for slot-scanning DR unit

By Brian Casey

The campaign to reduce pediatric radiation dose has been focusing on CT of late, but efforts are also under way to reduce dose in radiography exams. A Canadian study has found that a new type of slot-scanning digital radiography (DR) system can produce sharply lower dose in pediatric scoliosis studies compared to computed radiography.

November 2, 2008

Esaote

By Wayne Forrest

(Booth 3247) Italian imaging firm Esaote will reprise its 2007 introduction of S-scan, a musculoskeletal MRI system designed to scan all joints, including spine segments such as L- and C-spines.

October 30, 2008

Image Analysis

By Kate Madden Yee

(Booth 6237) Image Analysis of Columbia, KY, plans to show a new automated CT bone densitometry system at this year's RSNA meeting.

October 27, 2008

MR arthrography study finds 'optimal injection site'

By Wayne Forrest

Researchers in Spain are recommending that physicians use the upper third of the humeral head as the optimal injection site for anterior MR arthrography of the shoulder. They also concluded that it is "a simple, rapid procedure that is well tolerated by patients and reduces the radiation dose administered."

October 23, 2008

Sybermedica wins UEFA contract for PACSMail

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

U.K. healthcare software developer Sybermedica said that its PACSMail medical e-mail service will be used in a multinational study on the diagnosis and management of hamstring injuries.

October 16, 2008

Orthocrat signs DC hospital

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Orthopedic template and surgical planning provider Orthocrat has added George Washington University Hospital in Washington, DC, to its customer list.

October 13, 2008