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MR study shows how whiplash can be perpetual pain in the neck

By Shalmali Pal

Most whiplash cases resolve themselves, often without treatment. But in some instances, the pain and discomfort from whiplash and whiplash-associated disorders (WAD), can persist for long periods of time. Researchers in Australia and the U.S. relied on MRI to assess why some people experience chronic repercussions from whiplash.

November 15, 2006

Viasys receives 510(k)

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Medical technology developer Viasys Healthcare has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration 510(k) clearance for its Sonora and Sonora/tek digital transcranial Doppler ultrasound systems.

November 14, 2006

3D reveals what axial images can't in small-bowel CT

By Eric Barnes

Multidetector-row CT (MDCT) and advanced 3D processing are a powerful combination when it comes to examining the small intestine and its surrounding structures. Researchers from Korea discuss the limitations of techniques such as CT enterography when compared with noninvasive 3D imaging, and recommend exam and contrast protocols that can add value to images acquired at 16-detector CT.

November 14, 2006

Spectrum Dynamics

By Jonathan S. Batchelor

Israeli gamma camera developer Spectrum Dynamics of Tirat Hacarmel will be at the 2006 RSNA conference in Chicago later this month to demonstrate the capabilities of its D-SPECT nuclear cardiology system.

November 14, 2006

Numa

By Jonathan S. Batchelor

Nuclear medicine connectivity developer Numa will debut a range of enhancements to NumaLink, its cross-vendor data-translation application, and NumaStore, its nuclear medicine and PET/CT image management system.

November 14, 2006

MedX

By Jonathan S. Batchelor

Nuclear medicine products and services provider MedX arrives in Chicago later this month with a trio of new products: the MedX CardioQuest camera, the MedX ThryoQuest camera, and the NuQuest nuclear medicine workstation.

November 14, 2006