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US with microconvex probes boosts meniscal tear diagnosis
By Erik L. Ridley
Sonography with microconvex probes is suitable as a first-line diagnostic method for diagnosing meniscal tears, according to research published in the May issue of the Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine.
May 9, 2006
CT, MRI show successful vocal cord restoration
By Eric Barnes
A new vocal cord restoration technique injects the body's own fat into damaged vocal cords to restore damaged voice quality. Imaging with CT and MRI show that vocal function not only improves after the procedure, but endures over follow-up periods of at least four years.
May 9, 2006
Novadaq lands Spy revision 510(k)
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Novadaq Technologies of Toronto said it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for a labeling revision of its Spy intraoperative imaging system.
May 8, 2006
Siemens, MGH developing 128-channel MRI
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Siemens Medical Solutions, working in collaboration with Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) in Boston, said it has developed a prototype 128-channel MRI system based on its proprietary total imaging matrix (Tim) technology.
May 8, 2006
ImaRx buys Abbokinase
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Biopharmaceutical firm ImaRx has purchased the thrombolytic drug Abbokinase, the trade name for urokinase.
May 8, 2006
GE debuts Lunar Prodigy Primo
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
GE Healthcare has introduced Lunar Prodigy Primo, a bone mineral density (BMD) densitometer designed for use at the point of care.
May 7, 2006
Mazor debuts new SpineAssist version
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Israeli surgical products developer Mazor Surgical Technologies has released version 4 of its SpineAssist system.
May 7, 2006
Perfusion MRI: A multifaceted modality for myocardial ischemia
By Shalmali Pal
SEATTLE - SPECT may be the clinical standard for perfusion assessment of myocardial ischemia and PET may offer more accuracy, but MRI is an equally valid option, according to a presentation Sunday at the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) meeting.
May 7, 2006
CTA narrows down plaque patterns in coronary arteries
Coronary plaque types and distribution patterns seen with CT angiography (CTA) may predict clinically significant coronary artery disease, according to a study from Weill Medical College of Cornell University in New York City.
May 7, 2006
Swedes want to perform VC, but many lack equipment, training
By Eric Barnes
Less than a quarter of Sweden's radiology departments perform virtual colonoscopy, but not for lack of interest in the procedure, a new study finds. Rather, the lack of multidetector CT scanners and training opportunities were the top reasons for not performing VC.
May 7, 2006
MRI accurately pinpoints common, benign liver lesions
By Shalmali Pal
SEATTLE - Before the first image is even taken, radiologists conducting MR studies of the liver must have a thorough knowledge of a patient's clinical history, according to a presentation Saturday at the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) meeting. This information will help determine the category of liver disease the patient may have, which is crucial for guiding the imaging exam.
May 6, 2006
Elekta lands U.K. orders
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Swedish radiation therapy firm Elekta will be installing six linear accelerators for radiation therapy at five hospitals in the U.K.
May 4, 2006
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