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Lung CAD shows limited sensitivity gains, finds nodules radiologists missed
By Eric Barnes
Two studies presented at the recent RSNA meeting in Chicago underscored the clinical utility of computer-aided detection (CAD) for finding significant lung nodules with CT. They also served to highlight the limitations of current-generation lung CAD systems, most of which are based on common shapes of solid nodules.
December 12, 2005
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IMV study shows shift in R/F use
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The use of radiographic fluoroscopy (R/F) for gastrointestinal contrast studies has declined at least 7% since 2002, according to a new report published by market research and consulting firm IMV Medical Information Division of Des Plaines, IL.
December 11, 2005
CardioDynamics makes management moves
Impedance cardiography (ICG) technology developer CardioDynamics of San Diego has appointed Donald Brooks to the position of chief technology officer and Kevin Hammond to the position of vice president of sales.
December 11, 2005
Breast MRI CAD yields specificity gains
By Erik L. Ridley
The use of breast MRI computer-aided detection (CAD) software can offer improvements in specificity, according to researchers from the University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle.
December 11, 2005
Sectra goes live in Las Vegas
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Swedish imaging informatics and digital mammography developer Sectra reported that Desert Orthopedic Center of Las Vegas, NV, has implemented its PACS product.
December 8, 2005
Pelvic view, single reader yield best results for measuring joint space in OA
By Shalmali Pal
The severity and progression of hip osteoarthritis is currently measured on x-ray by assessing the joint space width and joint space narrowing. But what is the optimal number of radiographs and readers necessary to achieve accurate results? European researchers answered those questions and found that less is more, according to their study in Arthritis Research & Therapy.
December 8, 2005
SonoSite signs Medtronic Navigation distribution deal
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Compact-ultrasound developer SonoSite has signed up Medtronic Navigation as a nonexclusive distributor of its ultrasound systems in conjunction with Medtronic Navigation's SonoNav intraoperative imaging system used to guide neurosurgery.
December 7, 2005
Toshiba makes big ultrasound installation
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Toshiba America Medical Systems of Tustin, CA, has completed the installation of 21 Aplio CV cardiovascular ultrasound scanners at a healthcare provider in Minnesota.
December 6, 2005
New 510(k) for Varian
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation therapy firm Varian Medical Systems has received FDA 510(k) clearance for a new proton therapy eye dose calculation module that has been incorporated into company's Eclipse radiation therapy treatment planning system.
December 6, 2005
Brain imaging reveals how learning process drives learning itself
By Shalmali Pal
The term "judgments of learning" (JOL) describes a neurological process that helps us learn information in the short term and determine whether we'll remember it in the long term. In a functional MRI (fMRI) study, psychologists evaluated the neural basis of JOL, specifically looking at brain circuitry.
December 6, 2005
Echo beats ECG for cardiac gating studies
By Brian Casey
December 5, 2005
Cook reports success with retrievable vena cava filter
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Interventional technology developer Cook of Bloomington, IN, reported that physicians in Australia have successfully implanted its retrievable vena cava filter in a human patient.
December 5, 2005
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