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64-slice CT reliable as first-line test before coronary angiography
By Crystal Phend
In two of the first studies comparing generations of CT systems, 64-slice scanners appear to be the most accurate in detecting coronary vessel obstruction. The studies, presented at the 2006 American College of Cardiology (ACC) meeting in Atlanta, found clinically significant differences among 12-, 16-, and 64-slice scanners.
May 24, 2006
Ultrasonic curettage shaves bone at lower temperatures
By Shalmali Pal
An ultrasound bone curette can safely remove cranial bone without causing heat-induced injury to the surrounding tissues. This device is most effective when combined with the "scratch and away method," according to Japanese neurosurgeons.
May 24, 2006
AuntMinnie.com Cardiac Imaging Insider
By Eric Barnes
May 23, 2006
CAD Sciences signs deal with Sapheneia
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
MRI computer-aided detection developer CAD Sciences of White Plains, NY, has signed a deal with Sapheneia of Jackson, MS, to develop a product for analyzing suspicious lung lesions with ultralow-dose CT.
May 23, 2006
CEUS shows promise for monitoring prostate ablation
By Erik L. Ridley
ATLANTIC CITY - Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) can precisely delineate thermal lesions from viable tissue, as well as guide and monitor radiofrequency (RF) ablation of the entire prostate, according to a presentation at this week's Leading Edge in Diagnostic Ultrasound conference.
May 23, 2006
High rate of unexpected lung cancers found on routine CT scans
By Jill Stein
SAN DIEGO - One-fifth of consecutive CT scans for all indications in a U.K. teaching hospital demonstrated a new malignancy, according to a study presented Monday at the American Thoracic Society (ATS) conference.
May 23, 2006
Brain Energetics and Neuronal Activity: Applications to fMRI and Medicine
The strength of Brain Energetics and Neuronal Activity lies in the high quality scientific data and the consistent formatting. But for some readers, the depth of information from a biophysical and biochemical perspective may be overwhelming.
May 23, 2006
Studies suggest 10-year colonoscopy intervals to age 80
By Eric Barnes
Two population-based studies in the latest Journal of the American Medical Association address critical topics in colorectal cancer screening with optical colonoscopy. The results suggest that once-a-decade screening is sufficient for average-risk patients, but that the potential of screening to extend lives diminishes by age 80.
May 22, 2006
E-Z-EM launches new insufflator
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Contrast agent and virtual colonoscopy developer E-Z-EM has launched a new device for insufflating the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract with carbon dioxide gas.
May 21, 2006
Concentrated iodine permits lower volumes in cardiac CTA
By Eric Barnes
Cardiac CT can be performed successfully with lower contrast volumes and flow rates when contrast agents are more concentrated, according to a new study. Researchers in Germany reported that 16-slice cardiac CT angiography (CTA) produced equivalent opacification compared to the use of a less-concentrated agent and higher volumes.
May 21, 2006
VSM CFO resigns
Canadian magnetoencephalography (MEG) developer VSM MedTech said that vice president of finance and CFO Marc Millman has resigned to pursue other opportunities.
May 18, 2006
MR, x-ray show moderate correlation for assessing chronic hip pain
By Shalmali Pal
Up to 20% of older adults who undergo total hip arthroplasty may have underlying dysplasia. Traditionally, orthopedic surgeons have relied on x-ray to track dysplasia prior to treatment. Now, MRI studies are done more frequently. A group of researchers set out to find whether the two modalities offer the same kind of information for hip disorders.
May 18, 2006
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