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High contrast flow rate best for pancreas CT

By Eric Barnes

With the five-year survival rate for patients with pancreatic cancer at just 4% in the U.S. and surgical resection the only potential cure, the stakes are always high for pancreatic imaging. Contrast delivery and timing issues with CT imaging are key to determining resectability in these patients. Now researchers from Austria report that high contrast flow rates with individualized scan delays can improve CT results.

November 7, 2006

Viatronix

By Brian Casey

This developer of specialized 3D visualization software for virtual colonoscopy studies will highlight recent corporate relationships that integrate its application with computer-aided detection (CAD) tools.

November 7, 2006

Rendoscopy

By Brian Casey

Rendoscopy of Munich, Germany, will introduce a new software application for virtual colonoscopy studies in its booth at McCormick Place for the 2006 RSNA conference.

November 7, 2006

Orthocrat

By Brian Casey

Look for Orthocrat of Petach-Tikva, Israel, to debut the latest version of the company's TraumaCad orthopedic surgical planning software, which now includes support for 3D modeling.

November 7, 2006

Mercury Computer Systems

By Brian Casey

Mercury Computer Systems of Chelmsford, MA, will highlight a new release of its Visage CS Thin Client/Server software in its booth at this year's RSNA conference in Chicago.

November 7, 2006

Exxim Computing

By Brian Casey

Pleasanton, CA-based Exxim Computing will highlight its Cone Beam Reconstruction (COBRA) software in its technical exhibit booth at this month's RSNA conference.

November 7, 2006