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Camtronics adds Columbus Children's

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Cardiac image management provider Camtronics Medical Systems has signed a deal to install its CardioIMS pediatric cardiovascular information system at Columbus Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH.

September 6, 2004

Part II: A survey of asbestos-related imaging

By Shalmali Pal

Nearly 1,500 people died from an asbestos-induced condition in 2000, and the number is expected to climb. This may mean more lawsuits and more x-ray interpretations for certified B readers. Part II of our series on asbestos-related imaging examines whether x-ray will continue to be the modality of choice in deciding these cases.

September 6, 2004

Part I: The back story on asbestos x-ray B readers

By Shalmali Pal

A recent Academic Radiology study suggested that B readers may not always be on the up and up with their asbestos-related x-ray interpretations. Part I of our two-part series on asbestos-related imaging focuses on the story behind B readers and their expert testimony.

September 6, 2004

MR clarifies paralabral cysts as common source of hip pain

By Shalmali Pal

Pinpointing the cause of anterior hip pain is not always easy. A complex structure, the hip has multiple components with the potential to produce similar pain syndromes. Whatever the reason behind the pain, MRI can help identify the problem. Two groups of researchers share their experiences and views on using MRI with cases of sciatica and labral tears.

September 5, 2004

Most MDCT scanners fall short in cardiac imaging

Despite the success of multidetector-row CT scanning, responsible voices continue to dispute the notion that MDCT is the best choice for imaging the heart. Cardiac imaging experts Dr. John Rumberger and Dr. James Ehrlich offer their views on the use of MDCT versus EBT in coronary CT imaging.

September 2, 2004

CMS to cover carotid artery stenting

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) said it intends to expand coverage of percutaneous transluminal angioplasty of the carotid artery with placement of an FDA-approved carotid stent.

September 1, 2004

Guidant stent gets FDA clearance

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Interventional-device firm Guidant has received Food and Drug Administration clearance for a new carotid stent system designed to reduce the risk of stroke associated with carotid artery disease.

August 31, 2004

GE unveils Vivid i

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

GE Healthcare has released Vivid i, a miniaturized cardiovascular ultrasound system. The scanner features a portable and wireless design that weighs 30 times less than larger-scale systems, according to the Waukesha, WI-based vendor.

August 29, 2004

MRI finds long-term concussion effects

By Matt King

Concussion is a known risk in many sports, but especially in soccer. Players may not realize that "heading" the ball or colliding with each other puts them at risk for neurologic damage. A group of researchers studies the link between concussion and possible long-term effects with MRI.

August 28, 2004

Meniscal MRI studies highlight axial advantages, radial tear rates

By Matt King

Repeatedly jumping to spike and block on hard courts can take its toll on indoor volleyball athletes, even causing acute injuries like meniscal tears. MRI has long been used to visualize these injuries, but two new studies focus on the benefits of using standard axial images and identifying radial tear rates with MRI.

August 27, 2004

TomTec launches cardiac quantification module

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

German ultrasound developer TomTec Imaging Systems has launched a new cardiac ultrasound quantification technology, called Research-Arena.

August 26, 2004

Molecular Insight, University of Maryland get NIH grant

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Radioisotope imaging developer Molecular Insight Pharmaceuticals of Cambridge, MA, reported that it has received funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to develop molecular imaging pharmaceuticals to detect and noninvasively monitor the activity of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) in patients with congestive heart failure.

August 26, 2004

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