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Researchers explore photoacoustic tomography of the brain
By Kate Madden Yee
In an article published in Nature Biotechnology, a group at Texas A&M University in College Station report on the use of a relatively new kind of optical imaging technology, laser-induced photoacoustic tomography (PAT) for neuroscience applications.
July 29, 2003
MR reveals details of long-standing brain infarcts
(Radiology Review) Radiologists at Aristotele University of Thessaloniki, Greece, presented detailed information regarding cortical laminar necrosis in brain infarcts on MRI in Neuroradiology.
July 29, 2003
AmeriScan offers franchises
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Body imaging firm AmeriScan is offering franchise opportunities to providers interested in screening services such as whole-body CT, virtual colonoscopy, and MR breast and prostate cancer imaging.
July 28, 2003
CompuMed files patent for DICOM version of OsteoGram
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Bone densitometry developer CompuMed has filed a provisional U.S. patent application for a DICOM version of its OsteoGram system.
July 28, 2003
CT arterioportography plus DSA aids cancer detection in cirrhotic patients
By Tracie L. Thompson
Detecting hepatocellular carcinoma in the context of cirrhosis has always been challenging, as the latter disease causes liver lesions that mimic the former. A paper in the American Journal of Roentgenology proposes using CT arterioportography plus digital subtraction angiography for the most accurate information.
July 28, 2003
IV contrast blush on pediatric CT important in blunt trauma
(Radiology Review) Children affected by blunt abdominal trauma with active extravasation of intravenous (IV) contrast (blush) demonstrated on abdominal CT are at greater risk than those not demonstrating a blush, according to doctors at the Children’s Medical Center of Dallas.
July 28, 2003
Dynamic US offers high sensitivity for pediatric bladder exam
By Ultrasound Review
(Ultrasound Review) Dynamic ultrasound is a useful method for evaluating bladder dysfunction in pediatric patients, according to a group of Brazilian radiologists and pediatricians.
July 27, 2003
ISDSA a solid choice for complex vascular procedures
(Radiology Review) A recent study out of Philipps-Universität in Marburg evaluated intraoperative spinal digital subtraction angiography (ISDSA). According to the German neurosurgeons, "ISDA is safe and effective, especially in surgery for complex vascular and recurrent malformations."
July 24, 2003
Siemens buys MRC radiation therapy unit
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Siemens Medical Solutions has acquired the radiation therapy business of MRC Systems of Heidelberg, Germany.
July 24, 2003
Dynamic MRI of helium inhalation reveals asthmatic pulmonary function
By Tracie L. Thompson
Duke University researchers are reporting the first use of dynamic MRI to simultaneously assess regional lung function and morphology, which they have used to observe what occurs when asthma is induced in small animals.
July 24, 2003
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Virtual colonoscopy techniques evolve with technology
By Eric Barnes
In a talk at the 2003 International Symposium on Multidetector-Row CT, NYU virtual colonoscopy veteran Dr. Michael Macari discussed what has worked in VC and what hasn't, as seen through the prism of hundreds of patients and continuously evolving technology.
July 24, 2003
EP MedSystems seeks 510(k) for integrated system
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Electrophysiology device developer EP MedSystems has requested a 510(k) regulatory clearance filing with the Food and Drug Administration for the integration of its WorkMate intracardiac ultrasound catheter system with Boston Scientific’s Realtime Position Management technology.
July 23, 2003
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