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Sophisticated MR techniques hone in on micro levels of MS

By Shalmali Pal

Although MRI is commonly used for evaluating multiple sclerosis (MS), it is anything but an ideal imaging exam. The correlation of images with disease extent has been inconsistent, among other problems. Two recent studies have used advanced techniques to work around the modality's shortcomings in MS imaging.

August 10, 2004

E-Z-EM debuts VoLumen

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

E-Z-EM has introduced VoLumen, a low-density barium sulfate suspension used as an oral contrast in multidetector CT (MDCT) and PET/CT studies. VoLumen is designed to overcome the limitations of water and higher-density positive oral contrasts currently used in these studies, according to the Lake Success, NY-based vendor.

August 9, 2004

Ultrasound useful for diagnosing giant cell tumors of the hand

By Radiology Review

(Radiology Review) Giant cell tumors of the flexor tendons of the fingers appear as homogeneous masses with reduced echogenicity (hypoechoic) on ultrasound imaging, according to research recently published in American Journal of Roentgenology.

August 8, 2004

Cardiolite finds ischemia in diabetes patients

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Pharmaceutical developer Bristol-Myers Squibb Medical Imaging of North Billerica, MA, is touting the results of a clinical study that found that its Cardiolite heart imaging radiopharmaceutical could be effective in detecting coronary artery disease (CAD) in asymptomatic diabetic patients.

August 8, 2004

Palatin receives milestone payment

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Contrast agent developer Palatin Technologies said it has received a $2 million milestone payment from its partner Mallinckrodt Imaging, following the recent Food and Drug Administration clearance of Palatin's NeutroSpec agent.

August 5, 2004

Radiation Therapy Services revenues up in Q2

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Treatment center operator Radiation Therapy Services reported second-quarter total net revenues of $42.1 million, an increase of 13.7% compared with the $37.1 million posted in the same quarter of 2003. For the period (end-June 30), the Fort Myers, FL-based vendor had a net loss of $9.4 million, compared with net income of $7.7 million a year ago.

August 5, 2004