Neuroradiology: Page 207

DOTA-NOC PET/CT raises the bar in neuroendocrine imaging
By Jonathan S. Batchelor
Receptors for the naturally occurring neuropeptide somatostatin have been shown to have a high concentration on neuroendocrine tumors. Indium-111-labeled octreotide has long been the preferred agent for imaging somatostatin receptors on neuroendocrine tumors in vivo. But a recent study by German researchers indicates that there may be a new radiotracer of choice for neuroendocrine carcinoma imaging, Ga-68 DOTA-NOC.
April 26, 2007
Small stroke centers ill-equipped for range of presentations
By Eric Barnes
You'll need more than CT and MRI scanners to run a decent stroke center, according to a stroke practice expert from Germany. You'll need staff with expertise in diagnosing and treating the full range of ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke presentations, and enough skilled interventionalists to care for patients who show up at midnight on a holiday.
April 24, 2007
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MRI, CT remain front and center in head trauma imaging
By Wayne Forrest
It is estimated that more than 300,000 sports-related concussions occur each year in the U.S., but many concussions are not reported. It often takes an athlete becoming disoriented or losing consciousness before he or she is taken to an emergency room. MRI and CT serve as complementary modalities in head trauma cases such as these.
April 17, 2007
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MicroVention enrolls final patient in HELPS trial
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Interventional device developer MicroVention of Aliso Viejo, CA, reported that it has enrolled the 500th and final patient in its HydroCoil Endovascular Aneurysm Occlusion and Packing Study (HELPS).
April 4, 2007
MDS Nordion to partner with Avid Radiopharmaceuticals
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radioisotope developer MDS Nordion of Kanata, Ontario, will collaborate with Avid Radiopharmaceuticals to support clinical studies for the Philadelphia company's radiopharmaceuticals designed to diagnose and monitor Alzheimer's disease.
April 3, 2007
CardioVasc acquires Acta Vascular, becomes Nfocus Neuromedical
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Interventional device developer CardioVasc of Menlo Park, CA, has completed its acquisition of interventional neuroradiology device manufacturer Acta Vascular of Santa Clara, CA.
April 3, 2007
Karl Storz completes iMRI integration
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Medical video imaging firm Karl Storz Endoscopy-America has completed the digital integration of two operating rooms with intraoperative MRI (iMRI) capabilities in the U.S.
April 2, 2007
Avid releases results for PET Alzheimer's agent
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Molecular imaging developer Avid Radiopharmaceuticals of Philadelphia has released results of the company's first clinical study of a new radiopharmaceutical designed to provide PET imaging of Alzheimer's disease.
March 22, 2007
Cook launches MiraFlex microcatheter
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Interventional firm Cook has introduced a new microcatheter, MiraFlex, designed for use with its embolization products.
March 21, 2007
Lower tube current aids circle of Willis imaging
By Eric Barnes
Reducing the tube dose improved the image quality substantially in a CT study of the circle of Willis, according to investigators from the University of Utrecht in the Netherlands. The group sought to assess the effects of lower tube voltage and various mAs settings in patients undergoing CT angiography (CTA) of the head.
March 21, 2007
Siemens, BrainLab bring intraoperative CT scanner to the U.S.
By Wayne Forrest
U.S. facilities are about to get their first look at a novel concept in intraoperative CT, thanks to a partnership between image-guided therapy firm BrainLab and Siemens Medical Solutions. The companies have developed an intraoperative CT system that slides into position for use during surgical procedures, eliminating the need to move patients out of the operating suite for additional imaging.
March 19, 2007
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BrainSuite iCT
Siemens Medical Solutions' and BrainLab's intraoperative CT system, BrainSuite iCT, uses floor rails to move the scanner to the patient and then return it to its original position after images are acquired.
March 13, 2007
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