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By Shalmali Pal
The number of people in the U.S. suffering from Alzheimer’s disease could top 13 million by 2050, according to recently published research. But the extent to which this will occur depends on the inroads made in Alzheimer’s diagnosis and treatment. Needless to say, the neurology community is already on the case.
September 7, 2003
Loss of brain volume on MR may precede clinical signs of Alzheimer’s
By Shalmali Pal
Brain-volume changes on MRI can be a reliable biomarker for the neuropathology of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study out of the Oregon Health and Sciences University in Portland. Specifically, the researchers looked at whether the accumulation of senile plaques (SP) and neurofibrillary tangles (NFT) can be used to monitor disease progression in clinical trials.
September 4, 2003
Cordis stent gets FDA OK
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Interventional technology developer Cordis Endovascular has received Food and Drug Administration clearance for the use of its S.M.A.R.T. Nitinol stent and S.M.A.R.T. Control Nitinol stent for primary stenting of the iliac arteries.
September 4, 2003
JNM names Schelbert editor-in-chief
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Journal of Nuclear Medicine has appointed Dr. Heinrich Schelbert as its editor-in-chief.
September 3, 2003
Speedy PET/CT exam showcased at 2003 SNM meeting
By Jonathan S. Batchelor
A protocol for conducting fast PET/CT was the hot topic at the 2003 Society of Nuclear Medicine (SNM) meeting in New Orleans, and was selected by the society as its image of the year.
September 2, 2003
Group favors 3-D primary read in major virtual colonoscopy trial
By Eric Barnes
Radiologists from U.S. military hospitals reported in this month's American Journal of Roentgenology that colorectal lesions are easier to detect with the aid of 3-D primary interpretation of CT virtual colonoscopy data compared with 2-D, especially when electronic bowel cleansing and stool-tagging techniques are also employed.
September 1, 2003
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CTF sells first mobile MEG unit
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Canadian magnetoencephalography developer CTF Systems has signed a contract to sell a mobile version of its Omega magnetoencephalography unit to San Diego-based startup MS Technologies.
August 31, 2003
FDG-PET deemed most accurate for catching Hodgkin’s relapse
By Shalmali Pal
A negative or positive 18F-FDG-PET scan can predict Hodgkin’s disease relapse during the post-treatment period, according to Canadian investigators, writing in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine.
August 31, 2003
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Bladder shape affects pediatric ultrasound bladder-volume estimates
By Erik L. Ridley
The shape of a child’s bladder can significantly affect the accuracy of ultrasound estimates of bladder volume. As a result, correction coefficients should be applied accordingly, say Croatian researchers.
August 28, 2003
AuntMinnie’s IMV MarketStat #22: 2001 radiation oncology patient mix
The total number of patients treated with radiation therapy was estimated to be 1,157,180 in 2001.
August 28, 2003
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Abbott Northwestern, Siemens form strategic alliance
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Abbott Northwestern Hospital of Minneapolis and Siemens Medical Solutions of Malvern, PA, have signed a 10-year partnership agreement for cooperative cardiac research and development activities.
August 27, 2003
E-Z-EM, SourceOne to study barium cost reduction
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Imaging equipment distributor SourceOne Healthcare Technologies is teaming up with E-Z-EM to conduct a joint study aimed at cutting the distribution costs of E-Z-EM’s barium sulfate contrast systems.
August 27, 2003
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