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Low-field MR turns in varying results for MSK abnormalities, trauma
By Shalmali Pal
How useful is low-field MR in assessing musculoskeletal issues? A series of recent studies has tackled this question. The known benefits of low-field MR include greater comfort for claustrophobic and obese patients, a lower purchase price, and easier maintenance.
December 21, 2003
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Sonotech introduces bubble-free ultrasound gel
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Ultrasonic couplant and gel manufacturer Sonotech of Bellingham, WA, has launched an air bubble-free acoustic transmission gel, LithoClear, for dry-contact lithotripsy and extracorporeal shock-wave therapy.
December 18, 2003
SonoSite ships Titan upgrade
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Compact-ultrasound developer SonoSite has begun deliveries of new features for vascular and general imaging applications for its Titan 2.1 mobile ultrasound system.
December 18, 2003
S&S X-Ray Products debuts PACS cart
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
S&S X-Ray Products of Houston has introduced a mobile cart, the OR PACS cart, for PACS workstation portability.
December 18, 2003
Ultrasound classification of ovarian masses can aid work-up decisions
By Erik L. Ridley
Most surgically resected ovarian masses are benign, with a high incidence of benign ovarian pathology and non-specific sonographic appearance. Adopting a classification system for ovarian lesions, however, can reduce unnecessary resections, according to researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.
December 18, 2003
Results suggest important new cancer staging role for virtual colonoscopy
By Eric Barnes
Beyond screening for colorectal cancer and polyps, virtual colonoscopy could someday play a leading role in cancer staging. A new study from Italy suggests that, for at least the second time this fall, virtual colonoscopy has outperformed its conventional counterpart -- this time in patients with known or suspected colorectal carcinomas.
December 18, 2003
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Ultrasound helpful in dengue fever diagnosis
By Jonathan S. Batchelor
Dengue fever, a viral infection common throughout the tropical regions of the world, has no specific treatment and no vaccine available to prevent it. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), a global pandemic of dengue began in Southeast Asia after World War II and has intensified during the past 20 years.
December 17, 2003
GE Lunar begins Prodigy Advance shipments
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Bone densitometry developer GE Medical Systems Lunar has begun shipment of its Prodigy Advance digital bone densitometer, according to the Waukesha, WI-based vendor.
December 16, 2003
Medical Media Systems raises $3.5 million
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Vascular imaging developer Medical Media Systems has $3.5 million in an equity placement to institutional and private investors, according to the West Lebanon, NH-based firm.
December 15, 2003
Given Imaging gets reimbursement for Crohn’s disease
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Video-capsule manufacturer Given Imaging has reported that the health plans of the Wellpoint Healthcare Network of Thousand Oaks, CA, and the Regence Group of Portland, OR, have expanded their capsule endoscopy coverage policies to include suspected Crohn’s disease, the Yoqneam, Israel-based firm said.
December 15, 2003
Siemens, UMHS to form technology alliance
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Siemens Medical Solutions and the University of Michigan Health System (UMHS) are planning to establish a five-year medical imaging and information technology services alliance for a new $200 million cardiovascular center in Ann Arbor, MI.
December 15, 2003
AuntMinnie.com Virtual Colonoscopy Radiology Insider
By Eric Barnes
Virtual colonoscopy got its first 15 minutes of fame on the first of December, when Navy radiologist Dr. Perry Pickhardt announced the results of his group's groundbreaking multicenter trial at the 2003 RSNA meeting. AuntMinnie members had gotten the news six weeks earlier.
December 14, 2003
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