Neuroradiology: Page 219

BrainLab introduces gating system
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiotherapy firm BrainLab reported the first treatment of a liver tumor patient with its new tumor tracking and targeting system, ExacTrac X-Ray Adaptive Gating.
September 28, 2004
CMS proposals slash PET reimbursement for hospitals
By Jonathan S. Batchelor
The proposed 2005 PET reimbursement rates for the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (HOPPS) could knock the wind out of PET's sails just as the modality is getting up to speed.
September 23, 2004
CMS to cover PET for Alzheimer's
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
In a major win for PET advocates, the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has expanded Medicare coverage of PET to include some Medicare beneficiaries with suspected Alzheimer's disease.
September 16, 2004
GE installs 9.4 tesla MRI unit
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Multimodality vendor GE Healthcare of Waukesha, WI, has installed a 9.4-tesla MRI scanner at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). The system will be unveiled on September 21.
September 16, 2004
Susceptibility-weighted MRI ups contrast, offers minute detail
By Shalmali Pal
Offering a new form of contrast enhancement, susceptibility-weighted MRI produces amazingly detailed images that can be utilized in diagnosing and managing conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and stroke, according to E. Mark Haacke, Ph.D., professor of radiology at Wayne State University.
September 14, 2004
2004 09 14 14 52 30 706
MRI finds long-term concussion effects
By Matt King
Concussion is a known risk in many sports, but especially in soccer. Players may not realize that "heading" the ball or colliding with each other puts them at risk for neurologic damage. A group of researchers studies the link between concussion and possible long-term effects with MRI.
August 28, 2004
2004 08 11 16 11 37 706
Neoprobe extends Japanese distribution deal
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Gamma probe developer Neoprobe of Dublin, OH, has extended its agreement with its Japanese distributor to include the company's Quantix product line.
August 24, 2004
MR vs. CT? Stroke imaging hinges on more than modality
By Eric Barnes
These days, MR and CT are playing important triage and treatment planning roles to help reduce the devastating effects of acute stroke. But which is the best imaging choice? The answer may depend more on the practice than the modality, according to Dr. Jay Cinnamon.
August 24, 2004
2004 08 25 09 03 15 706
Diagnostic Imaging: Brain
The latest work by Dr Anne Osborn and colleagues is an ambitious addition to the Diagnostic Imaging series.
August 18, 2004
Sophisticated MR techniques hone in on micro levels of MS
By Shalmali Pal
Although MRI is commonly used for evaluating multiple sclerosis (MS), it is anything but an ideal imaging exam. The correlation of images with disease extent has been inconsistent, among other problems. Two recent studies have used advanced techniques to work around the modality's shortcomings in MS imaging.
August 10, 2004
2004 08 10 15 21 52 706
Palatin receives milestone payment
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Contrast agent developer Palatin Technologies said it has received a $2 million milestone payment from its partner Mallinckrodt Imaging, following the recent Food and Drug Administration clearance of Palatin's NeutroSpec agent.
August 5, 2004
Tongue and shriek: Piercing makes for unique imaging challenges
By Shalmali Pal
A tongue piercing gone awry is not a pretty sight. Common complications include pain, edema, and prolonged bleeding. Imaging isn't always required to assess these patients, but it can prove pivotal in instances where the problem has spread beyond the lingua.
July 18, 2004
2004 07 16 14 09 03 706
Previous Page
Page 219 of 238
Next Page