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SPECT shows promise in diagnosing Parkinson's
By Jonathan S. Batchelor
Clinical evaluation is the standard by which Parkinson's disease (PD) and parkinsonian syndrome (PS) are currently diagnosed. But a new study suggests that functional SPECT neuroimaging with the radiotracer (123I) ß-carboxymethoxy-3-ß-(4-iodophenyl) tropane (CIT) might do a better job, detecting those patients who are thought to have PS, but turn out negative at follow-up.
October 11, 2004
Siemens debuts C-arm for neurorads
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The angiography and x-ray division of Siemens Medical Solutions has introduced the Axiom Artis dBA, a flat-panel detector-based neurointerventional biplane system, according to the Malvern, PA-based company.
October 10, 2004
Toshiba updates Opart
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Toshiba America Medical Systems of Tustin, CA, has released a version 5.0 upgrade for its Opart mid-field 0.35-tesla open MR systems.
October 6, 2004
Changing market for PET brings challenges and opportunities
PET is moving into the frontline of imaging, and its procedure volume is continuing to grow due to increased applications, accessibility, and recognition. And although prices will diminish, the growing markets will more than offset pricing reductions. In the end, both manufacturers and patients will benefit, according to Marvin Burns, president of market research firm Bio-Tech Systems.
September 29, 2004
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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
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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
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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.
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