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Health Canada issues gadolinium advisory
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Canadian health regulatory agency Health Canada has issued a regulatory advisory to healthcare professionals in the country regarding the use of contrast agents containing gadolinium.
March 14, 2007
1.5T, 3.0T MRI are equivalent for assessing myocardial infarction
By Eric Barnes
In a new study by researchers from the U.K., 1.5- and 3.0-tesla MRI showed strong agreement in both mass and transmural extent of myocardial hyperenhancement (HE) when using the same imaging sequence for patients with previous myocardial infarction.
March 14, 2007
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
Prepless VC a gentle alternative for elderly
By Eric Barnes
VIENNA - Prepless virtual colonoscopy with oral contrast is a viable alternative to aggressive oral cleansing preparation and colonoscopy in frail, elderly patients, researchers from Ireland reported at the European Congress of Radiology (ECR).
March 12, 2007
VC CAD ramps up detection of medium-sized polyps
By Eric Barnes
VIENNA - U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) researchers, who spent years developing an advanced VC computer-aided-detection (CAD) scheme, recently revamped the polyp-detection algorithm to significantly improve its performance. They presented their research on the updated system today at the European Congress of Radiology (ECR).
March 11, 2007
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AuntMinnie.com Orthopedic Imaging Insider
By Shalmali Pal
March 11, 2007
Study: Medicsight ColonCAD good for colorectal cancer detection
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Preliminary results from an ongoing study from University College Hospital in London shows that ColonCAD from computer-aided detection (CAD) developer Medicsight is effective in detecting colorectal cancer through CT colonography in symptomatic patients.
March 11, 2007
MR results in ankle disorders shore up surgical confidence, management
By Shalmali Pal
MRI can have a positive impact on the management of patients with ankle disorders, according to U.K. researchers. The group performed a prospective observational study in 91 consecutive patients, and also assessed MRI's impact on the orthopedic specialist's diagnosis as well as diagnostic certainty.
March 11, 2007
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Reconstruction kernel dramatically affects stent evaluation
By Eric Barnes
VIENNA - If the results of a phantom study are valid in patients, the choice of reconstruction kernel with 64-slice CT has a critical impact on coronary artery stent evaluations. And as Dr. Florian Wolf explained at today's cardiac imaging sessions at the European Congress of Radiology (ECR), the evaluation of stents for detecting restenosis is critical for patient outcomes.
March 10, 2007
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Coronary CTA saves money in intermediate-risk individuals
By Eric Barnes
VIENNA - Studies continue to show the value of coronary CT angiography (CTA) in individuals at high risk of coronary artery disease, but its value in individuals at intermediate risk is unclear. Now researchers of a new study, presented at the European Congress of Radiology (ECR), report that CTA is not only warranted for individuals in the middle of the Framingham risk profile, but that it saves money compared to other diagnostic modalities.
March 9, 2007
PET/CT moves to prime time as first-line tool for lung cancer diagnosis
By Jonathan S. Batchelor
VIENNA - A study unveiled by researchers from Spain at this week's European Congress of Radiology (ECR) suggests that the current imbroglio swirling around CT screening may be only Sturm und Drang, at least when compared to the use of integrated PET/CT for lung cancer diagnosis. PET/CT has several advantages over PET and CT for diagnosing lung cancer, according to the group.
March 9, 2007
Italung-CT results show efficacy of lung cancer screening
By Eric Barnes
VIENNA - The first results of a sizeable Italian multicenter screening trial suggest once again that CT screening of smokers is effective in finding lung cancer in time to cure it. Presented at the European Congress of Radiology (ECR), the results are among the first of several randomized trials undertaken to assess the efficacy of CT lung cancer screening.
March 8, 2007
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