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Toshiba cleared for cardiac CT software
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Food and Drug Administration has given 510(k) clearance to Toshiba America Medical Systems for its SurePlaque cardiac visualization software.
November 28, 2004
Adult stem cell injections treat urinary incontinence
By N. Shivapriya
CHICAGO - Stem cells injected transurethrally under ultrasound guidance have shown promise in treating urinary incontinence. Initial research results by Dr. Ferdinand Frauscher and colleagues from the Medical University of Innsbruck in Austria show stem cells developed from the patient's own muscle can reconstruct and strengthen the lower urinary tract.
November 28, 2004
Higher lung cancer risk seen in asbestos-exposed smokers
By Eric Barnes
CHICAGO - For smokers who were also exposed to asbestos, the risk of lung cancer is expected to be far higher than that of the general lung cancer screening population. Just how high a risk was the focus of a lung cancer screening study presented at the RSNA meeting on Sunday.
November 27, 2004
MRI: Loud and clear choice for sensorineural hearing loss?
By Shalmali Pal
MRI can readily detect the underlying cause of sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL). However, payors are reluctant to authorize the expensive imaging exam. Two groups of head and neck specialists have come out for and against MR use in SNHL cases. A third group touts MRI's role in diagnosing sudden deafness in stroke patients.
November 25, 2004
Intrinsic microcalcification reliably differentiates benign and malignant thyroid nodules
By Radiology Review
(Radiology Review) Intrinsic microcalcification was the only ultrasound characteristic that reliably differentiated benign and malignant thyroid nodules, according to radiologists at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence.
November 24, 2004
INTERPRET promotes wider MRS use for tumor imaging
By Shalmali Pal
Aiming to increase the use of 1H MR spectroscopy (MRS) and reduce the need for brain biopsies, a multispecialty group from Europe has developed pattern-recognition software to help clinicians interpret MRS data, as well as aid in tumor treatment planning and therapy.
November 24, 2004
Vital Images builds partnerships
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Three-dimensional-software developer Vital Images has signed a technical integration agreement with image management technology provider Stentor, and has also added deals with Mirada Solutions and Medicsight.
November 23, 2004
Bracco gets FDA nod for MultiHance
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Contrast developer Bracco Diagnostics has received Food and Drug Administration clearance for its MultiHance gadolinium-based MR contrast agent.
November 23, 2004
Cedara debuts OrthoWorks Care Manager
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Medical imaging software developer Cedara Software has debuted OrthoWorks Care Manager, an orthopedic knowledge management system. The company also has a range of other new software applications on tap for the upcoming RSNA show in Chicago.
November 23, 2004
Esaote adds to ultrasound, MR portfolio
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Italian imaging vendor Esaote will be exhibiting several new systems at next week's 2004 RSNA meeting in Chicago.
November 23, 2004
Varian launches new digital flat-panels
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Varian Medical Systems of Palo Alto, CA, is launching two new digital radiography flat-panel units at the upcoming RSNA meeting in Chicago.
November 23, 2004
DynaWell to debut compression harness
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Medical device manufacturer DynaWell of Gothenburg, Sweden, will be exhibiting its DynaWell L-Spine compression harness at the upcoming RSNA conference in Chicago next week.
November 23, 2004
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